Spring on the Farm

Patient ewes and new lambs were in abundance
at the Tall Grass and Rainbow Fleece Farm
open house events the first weekend in April.
While some events had been canceled due to
the threat of inclimate weather, those SnBers
who came along were able to get a private
needle felting lesson with Patty at
Rainbow Fleece Farm!

Tall Grass Farm goats are famous for their incredibly soft fiber.

The lambs loved Snb Field Trip participant, Paula!

Shearing was part of the activities at both farms
in spite of the chilly spring weather.

New Jacob twins watched the watchers
while others were just hungry!

Spring Speakers & Other Events

What You've Always Wanted to Know about

Alpacas

But Didn't Know Who to Ask

Thursday, April 10

7:30 p.m.

Mocha Moment
1121 Center, Janesville

Guest speakers include:

Frank Raidl of Sugar Creek Alpacas, Elkhorn

Tana Ward of Willow Tan Alpacas, Delavan

Andrea Smessaert of Andrea's Alpacas, Eagle

Alpaca breeders know that alpacas have individual personalities and attitudes while spinners and others who work with fleece also know alpaca is a luxurious, versatile, natural and hypoallergenic fiber. While enjoying this free informational discussion, participants are also encouraged to enjoy working on their own stitching projects.

Other Upcoming Events

Lamb Birthing Barn

March 30 - 10am-4pm

A-Z Sheep Farm, 1820 Schuster Rd, Oregon

608-835-5553

April 1 - Election Day

Please remember the Suffragettes who

were in prison being force fed for

YOUR rights! Please remember to

VOTE!

Rainbow Fleece Farm

Spring Shearing Days

April 12 & 13

W7181 Hustad Valley Rd., New Glarus

Janesville Farmer's Market Opening Day

May 10

Look for our SnB Vendors booth!

WWKIP Day '08

June 14

http://www.wwkipday.com

SnB Annual Contest: Entries DUE May 31st!

What's Your Oddest Stitching Project?

If anyone has ever exclaimed, "You knit WHAT?!?!?", we would like to have you tell us about your project. Anyone who knits, crochets, weaves or otherwise works with yarn is encouraged to submit a story, a photo, or display at a gathering and enter the "Oddest Stitching Project Competition". Entrants should submit written and/or photo documentation along with name, age, address, phone and e-mail by Saturday, May 31. Written and photo entries should be sent to:

Oddest Stitching Project Competition

c/0 23 S. Atwood Ave., Janesville, WI 53545

or e-mail:

proartist@aol.com

Those who would rather share their project in person may bring it to either SnB gathering on the regular meeting days. Entries will be judged by a committee of both Janesville SnB gatherings. Winners will be announced on the Worldwide Knit in Public Day, Saturday, June 14 in skill and age categories. Prizes will relate to the winners particular crafts.

Can Spring Be Far Behind?

Upcoming Activities/Events:

The first 2 Mystery KAL at SnB are now complete.
Watch for the 3rd project to be announced with the first pattern
"clues" on February 28. The second Crochet-Along began
last week and will continue...

Beginning Feb. 27:
MATERIAL GIRLS ON MAIN
Going Out of Business Sale

Begins Wednesday Feb 27th and will continue during our normal business hours until everything is gone.
That’s right I am looking for good homes for our Fabulous Fabrics, Books, and Notions.
Earn chances to win a Singer Feather weight with its original table
While you save BIG during our close out!
For sale just about everything!
All retail merchandise, Fixtures, basket, tables, chairs, shelving units etc., etc., etc.


Rainbow Fleece Farm

Although we're still buried in snow, spring is trying to push through and it's lambing time in Wisconsin as demonstrated by these recent photos taken at Rainbow Fleece Farm in New Glarus. I urge everyone to make sure the take the time to visit area farms when they have events to share in the joy of the season, amazement of the beautiful fibers available, and to learn about the HARD work these farmers do every day for us all!

The next public event at Rainbow Fleece Farm
is for the
Spring Shearing Days
W7181 Hustad Valley Rd., New Glarus
April 12 & 13

Election Time

Spring time also means primary elections and I am delighted to report that 2 Janesville City Council candidates - Yuri Rashkin and Kevin Bishop - who took the time to talk to our SnB gathering, survived the primary and now go onto the general election in April. As always, SnB invites all candidates for political office to come share with our stitchers so we will be an more informed electorate!

Project Linus Make A Blanket Day

The Janesville area Project Linus held it's 7th Annual Make A Blanket Day on February 16. "Blanketeers" had a great day together and generated 98 blankets for the children in our area. They also had the opportunity to get up and "stretch" after stitching by learning some belly-dancing moves from Crystal who entertained everyone. THANK YOU to everyone involved for making it a GREAT day!