The Braided Roving Rug Workshop was a show-stopping event!   Just look at all those happy (and intense) participants.The Instructor, Kathy Donovan, was happy to help one and all who needed a guiding hand.   The workshop was sponsored by the Loudoun Valley Sheep Producers Web Site Link NEEDLE FELTING CLASS FILLED TO THE BRIM!   Instructor, Susan Wolcott, of Y2Knit was delighted with this years response to the Class:  "We had a great time in the needle felting class.  Thanks to the vendors who provided roving and apologies to anyone who minded the noise! It's always rewarding to have a few minutes to explore our creativity and to get out of the box.  For those new to needle felting, they discovered the pleasure of simply striking a needle into wool.  The rhythm and necessary concentration makes this a relaxing activity.  Only one person stabbed themselves and didn't even need a Band-Aid.  Participants practiced needle felting onto some alpaca/cotton felted batting and also experimented with free form objects.  Mice, sheep and pumpkins were created." For more information just click on Susan's Photo for her Website Link! CLICK ON ANY PHOTO TO ENLARGE Mosaic Knitting Class Four people increased their knitting skills at Micki Smith's Mosaic Knitting Class during the 2009 festival.  While the finished design appears complicated it's really quite simple.  For more information on 2010 classes, watch this site.  If you have questions regarding Mosaic Knitting techniques, you may contact Micki by clicking on the photo below! Click Here Web Link   Knitters learned a myriad of things such as how to interpret the pattern charts, design work, and explored shadow knitting. © 2010 Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival, P.O. Box 441, Boyce, VA. 22620.  Contents may not be reproduced in any form without written permission.