April 2025 Newsletter

Cam’s Corner
No. 10   April 2025
 
Hey y’all!  Even with last week's little snowstorm, the trees are starting to bud. My daffodils are open and are a welcome bright color to the dullness of early spring.
 
Update on roving:  Christine has received some 70 pounds or so of solid color roving. We have yet to get it into the computer and on the shelves but expect to in the next couple of weeks. If you are a felting fanatic or just interested in playing with roving, come check it out. Unlike the last order of gorgeous, blended colors, this roving is all beautiful solids.
 
Felting Classes
Due to logistics, the bird series will not be happening. For those of you interested in classes, we may have some at a future date but at this point there are none planned.
 
Rug Hooking 101
Classes are two hours each and are limited to 6 students.  I also do private classes that work around your schedule. Please note: students are responsible for purchasing supplies; a supply list will be provided when you sign up.  See the website for sign up details.
 
On the subject of rug hooking, the shop now has rug warp in addition to traditional and primitive linen. Rug warp is a sturdy cotton with less give and fewer threads than Monks Cloth.  I stumbled upon it and it is now my favorite base fabric. It is less expensive than linen and wider, so you get more for less money. Come check it out.
 
Rug Braiding 101
The second session of traditional rug braiding begins this week. Each 2-hr class is on Wednesdays. Classes run for three weeks. We will be making a little oval rug that is a perfect trivet for a 9” x 13” pan...or use it to put a lamp on or as a kitty bed. The options are endless. Students will learn how to make a sore thumb, how to braid, lace and rat-tail. Please note: students are responsible for purchasing supplies; a supply list will be provided when you sign up. Like hooking, I also do private classes.  Classes are limited to 6 students. See the website for details.
 
Wool Applique 101
if you are interested in learning how to wool applique, contact the shop. Students will learn how to read a pattern and copy the design using the freezer paper method. We start with a project that can be used as a small table runner or candle mat.
 
Shows and Fairs
Applications are being submitted for shows and fairs we hope to vend at this year. Please note that the shop may be closed during these times
 
May is going to be a busy month. We have a show on May 4^th in Stockbridge, we’re expecting a bus tour to visit on May 14^th and the annual MA Sheep and Wool Show is May 24^th – 25^th.
 
We are looking at the following fairs and shows this year:
 
June 7^th   - a hook-in in Woodstock, CT
July 11^th  - 13^th  the New England Weavers Guild seminar at Westfield State University
August 21^st - 24^th  - Cummington Fair
September 4^th - 7^th -Greenfield Fair
September 19^th - 21^st  - Belchertown Fair
September 23^rd - 24^th – Hancock Shaker Village Country Fair in Pittsfield
October 4^th - 5^th – Cheshire Craftsmen Fair in Keene, NH
October 11^th – 12tth  - Berkshire Botanical Harvest Fest in Stockbridge
 
 
Events:
 
Please note:  the shop of not affiliated with any of these events. They are only listed as things you may be interested in
 
Craft Fair SpringFest, April 26^th at the Meadows Lodge, East Longmeadow
 
Berkshire Botanical Gardens Spring Fest, Stockbridge on May 4^th from 10:00 – 5:00
 
Paradise City Arts Festival at the Three County Fair Grounds, in Northampton. May 24^th - 26th
 
 
Have fun!
cam