Autumn 2010 Calendar of Events

Jefferson Co. Sheep and Wool Festival Field Trip

Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 7:00am

Jefferson Co. Fairgrounds

The Janesville Area SnB will be helping

as knitting competition judges this year!

Car pools are now being organized...

Worldwide Spin in Public Day Celebration

Saturday, September 18, 2010

7:00a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Janesville Farmer's Market, N. Main St., Janesville, WI

Stitches 'n Booze

Tuesday, September 21

7pm - ?

O'Riley & Conway's Pub, 214 W. Milwaukee St., Janesville

Pacesetter Alpacas Weekend

Saturday & Sunday, September 25 & 26

Farm Fun for the Whole Family! Spend one on one time with experienced alpaca owners to learn about the growing alpaca industry. Alpaca yarn and finished garments available at the farm store. Sponsored by: Pacesetter Alpacas - Dennis & Christy Pace; Token Creek Alpacas - Elden & Ronelle Harms. Proceeds benefit the Rock County Humane Society.

SnB will be on the farm demonstrating

spinning on the hand spindle and wheels

Stronghold Castle Old English Faire

Saturday, October 2 -3, 2010 at 7:00am

Oregon, IL

http://www.strongholdcenter.org/englishfaire.html

Rainbow Fleece Farm Autumn Field Trip

Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 10:00am

New Glarus, WI

The Janesville Area SnB will be

demonstrating and teaching (FREE)

hand-spindle wool spinning.

Car pools are now being organized...

Join us at the Janesville Farmer's Market
to enjoy the best of what Wisconsin - and SnB - have to offer!

Saturday - October 16

7:00a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Janesville Farmer's Market, N. Main St., Janesville, WI

For information on how YOU can join us for any

or all of these activities, please e-mail proartist@aol.com

Autumn News & Events

United Arts Alliance ArtsFest
(SnB is a member organization)
September 14 & 15, 2007
At JPAC, Janesville
Demonstrations, Exhibit, Performance, Food
Dance in the park and attend the concert
Volunteers are still needed and your help
will be appreciated! 2 hour shifts are available.
See the website at:
www.rockcountyarts.com or
contact Judith for more info.


- - - - - - COMING SOON - - - - - -

Quilt Pink
September 22, 2007
Quilt Lovers Shop
10am-4pm
1604 S. Crosby, Janesville
Fight against breast cancer while
creating quilt squares with provided
fabric and machines...and more.

SnB at Janesville Farmer's Market
September 29, 2007
Join us for the fun! The vendor fee
is divided only by those who are selling items.
Others are very welcome to just join
us to KIP and enjoy the day!
(Last day of 2007 Market - Oct. 27)
http://www.janesvillefarmersmarket.com

1st Annual Harvest Moon Farm Festival
September 29, 2007
4212 328th Ave., Burlington, WI
Celebrate the wool harvest & visit the animals
Unique artists, authors, puppetry, demonstrations!
Learn how to card, spin and needlefelt
www.talesfromwithin.com


Fall Fiber Jubilee
October 6 – 10am-4pm
Tall Grass Farm
N6623 Lake Lorraine Rd., Delavan
skmiller@idcnet.com

SnB at Carver-Roehl Park
5th Annual Fall Festival
October 7 – 11am-3pm
Join us for the fun! The vendor fee
is divided only by those who are selling items.
Others are very welcome to just join
us to KIP and enjoy the day!

Rainbow Fleece Farm Autumn Fiber Extravaganza
NOTE DATE CHANGE: Oct. 13-14
e-mail: rainbowfleece@yahoo.com

Wisconsin Spin In
October 12-14, 2007
West Bend, WI
http://www.wispinin.org/

SnB at Janesville Farmer's Market:
JFM Season End Party
Arrowhead Orchard
TBA
Year End Vendor Meeting
November 10
Rock Co. Courthouse Conference Room
http://www.janesvillefarmersmarket.com



- - - - - - NEXT YEAR - - - - - -

Winter Weekend Warmup
Februar 8-10, 2008
Fiber Thing's, St. Nazianz, WI
www.hiddenvalleyfarmwoolenmill.com

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Calendar Updates:

JANESVILLE FARMER'S MARKET
WORLDWIDE KNIT IN PUBLIC DAY
(www.wwkipday.com)
Saturday, June 9
North Main St., Janesville, WI
Set-up begins around 6:45 a.m.
Always a fun time!
SnB will haveTWO vendor spaces for this
special day. Please plan on attending
to "challenge authority" by
KNITTING IN PUBLIC and
sell your handcrafted items!

ENTER YOUR GOOD YARN TODAY!
What's Your "Good Yarn"?

Every knitter has a story. It could be the story of how he or she started knitting, the story of a project gone awry, or the perfect knitted object that has been cherished in the family for years. Anyone of any age who knits, crochets, weaves or otherwise uses yarn in their projects is encouraged to submit their "good yarn" or experience with yarn to the "Good Yarn Competition" sponsored by the Janesville Area Stitch 'n Bitch (SnB) and Stitches 'n Books (SnBII). Prizes will be awarded and entrants will receive a free copy of the very best "yarns". Entrants are encouraged to submit their stories supplying their name, age, address, phone and e-mail by Saturday, June 30, 2007. Photos of the disasters are also welcome.

Entries may be sent to:
Good Yarn Competition
23 S. Atwood Ave., Janesville, WI 53545
or e-mail:
proartist@aol.com
Entries will be judged by a committee of the Janesville SnB gatherings. Winners will be announced on Saturday, July 14 in skill and age categories.

QUILTERS - June 15-24
June 15-16; 21-23 at 7:30 p.m.
June 17 and 24 at 2:00 p.m.
For tickets & reservations: 608-758-0297
Musical diorama based upon the diaries, letters and stories
of pioneer women (written in 1984). Produced by the
Rock Co.Historical Society.

STITCH 'N PITCH - JULY 31
Tuesday, July 31st @ 7:05pm
Milwaukee Brewers v. New York Mets
Purchase your tickets at:
http://www.stitchnpitch.com/snptickets.asp

COMING LATER THIS YEAR:

Midwest Fiber & Art Fair
July 20, 21, & 22, 2007
Lakeside Legacy Arts Park
Crystal Lake, IL
http://www.fiberandfolk.com/
Crystal Lake is:
33 miles S of WI border (Paddock Lake)
46 miles E of Rockford
If you want to check it out on mapquest, the address
of the Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair is:
Lakeside Legacy Arts Park
401 Country Club Road
Crystal Lake, IL 60014


Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival
September 7-9, 2007
Jefferson, WI

Rainbow Fleece Farm Autumn Fiber Extravaganza
Sat.-Sun, Oct. 6-7
e-mail: rainbowfleece@yahoo.com

Wisconsin Spin In
October 12-14, 2007
West Bend, WI
http://www.wispinin.org/