News & Announcements
2020 Fundraiser Update & November Newsletter
Announcement from the Chairman:
Greetings Vendors, Volunteers, Instructors, Patrons, and Fans of Fiber Fusion Northwest,
First off, thank you to everyone for your continued support of our event, even in these trying times.
I need to start by profusely apologizing for the delay in news. Sadly, it is not good. We tried our best to find creative solutions to move online this year. We welcomed you to join us on a journey into uncharted waters. Well, ‘thar be dragons!’ Unfortunately, with our proverbial ship adrift, we are unable to bring Fiber Fusion online for 2020.
An event like Fiber Fusion is like taking a new ship on a journey each year. It may have the same general design, but every year the ship has some new quirks. This year, we were building our own ship out of spare parts and it was looking good. A crocheted mast, woven sails, and the hull shaped from discarded spinning wheels and drop spindles knitted together. As it got close to the water, the wheels became nervous and started to spin, which took up the slack in our knitting. The drop spindles started dropping away and upon hitting the water it all unraveled. We tried to force the pieces back together (it wasn’t like we would run out of yarn), but at a certain point it’s more bailing water than mending. All you can do is jump in, enjoy the water, and hope next year’s ship is a bit more shipshape.
2020 might have gotten the better of us, and while we are broken-hearted, at least we can now put all of our energy into our 10th Annual event in 2021.
From our whole team, we want to thank everyone for being there and for your offers of help. We hope that everyone is surviving 2020 and finding some silver lining to add to their fiber!
Wishing you all well,
Heidi Lucey
Fiber Fusion Chairman
First off, thank you to everyone for your continued support of our event, even in these trying times.
I need to start by profusely apologizing for the delay in news. Sadly, it is not good. We tried our best to find creative solutions to move online this year. We welcomed you to join us on a journey into uncharted waters. Well, ‘thar be dragons!’ Unfortunately, with our proverbial ship adrift, we are unable to bring Fiber Fusion online for 2020.
An event like Fiber Fusion is like taking a new ship on a journey each year. It may have the same general design, but every year the ship has some new quirks. This year, we were building our own ship out of spare parts and it was looking good. A crocheted mast, woven sails, and the hull shaped from discarded spinning wheels and drop spindles knitted together. As it got close to the water, the wheels became nervous and started to spin, which took up the slack in our knitting. The drop spindles started dropping away and upon hitting the water it all unraveled. We tried to force the pieces back together (it wasn’t like we would run out of yarn), but at a certain point it’s more bailing water than mending. All you can do is jump in, enjoy the water, and hope next year’s ship is a bit more shipshape.
2020 might have gotten the better of us, and while we are broken-hearted, at least we can now put all of our energy into our 10th Annual event in 2021.
From our whole team, we want to thank everyone for being there and for your offers of help. We hope that everyone is surviving 2020 and finding some silver lining to add to their fiber!
Wishing you all well,
Heidi Lucey
Fiber Fusion Chairman
What is Fiber Fusion Northwest?
Fiber Fusion Northwest is 2 days of fiber, education and fun! Whether you are new to the world of natural fibers or are an experienced fiber aficionado - Fiber Fusion has something for you!
There will be fabulous fleeces - alpaca, wool, mohair, llama and angora - at our fleece shows and sales, as well as free demonstrations throughout the weekend, a wide variety of classes, over 70 fiber-related vendors, a live fiber animal exhibit, a fiber arts show, a spin-in and much more!
Welcome to all fiber artists who love to spin, knit, weave, crochet, felt, and more!
Want to learn about the fiber arts? This is the place for you!
There will be fabulous fleeces - alpaca, wool, mohair, llama and angora - at our fleece shows and sales, as well as free demonstrations throughout the weekend, a wide variety of classes, over 70 fiber-related vendors, a live fiber animal exhibit, a fiber arts show, a spin-in and much more!
Welcome to all fiber artists who love to spin, knit, weave, crochet, felt, and more!
Want to learn about the fiber arts? This is the place for you!
When? |
2020 is offline
Celebrating our 10th year in 2021 Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday, October 17, 2021 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
What does it cost? |
Nothing!
Fiber Fusion Northwest is open to the public! Admission costs nothing and Parking is free, too! |
Why attend? |
Fiber Arts and all Fiber-related activities!
Fiber Fusion Northwest is a wonderful event, perfect for all fiber artists, crafters and the curious. There is something for everyone and a lot to learn. |
Thank you for helping us raise
$1,395.11
with the 2019 T-shirt Fundraiser!
$1,395.11
with the 2019 T-shirt Fundraiser!
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