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June 4th at 10:30pm
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Fiber Arts Show

Online Entries are closed
Walk-up entries accepted during drop off times
Please bring cash $ payment for walk-up entries
Event Guide Updated

Newsletter - June 3, 2025

Chair's Announcement

Stop by the Welcome Desk!
Located on the East side of the Event Center
Pickup your FREE raffle ticket (1 Sat, 1 Sun)
Event & Demo Schedules
Purple Fiber Fusion Bag
Event Guide
and MORE!

Focus on Learning
Learn about Fiber Animals, Fleece, & Fiber in the Pavilion
Learn about the Featured Breed throughout the Show
Learn about fiber arts in the Event Center Demos
Learn about Fiber Animals from the Breeders
Learn from your Friends while you Socialize
Learn about Fleece during our Fleece Show
Learn all kinds of skills in our Classes
Learn from the Vendors

Socialize and Play
Enjoy some time with your Friends!
What Fiber Art will you work on at the
Spinning Circles & Art Tables?
Fundraiser ~ Part 2
Order you 2025 Fiber Fusion
Apparel & Bags
Closes June 16
(midnight EST)
Click on the Newsletter link below
​to be taken to a complete copy of the newsletter:
Baza Chocolates

Appease your sweet tooth with chocolate sheep & other treats!

Location: Event Center (SW corner)
Hours: 11am - closing
The West Seattle Bus to Fiber Fusion
 ~ Seattle Yarn's Flock to Fiber Fusion ~
Sunday June 8th
Pick-up at Seattle Yarn at 8:00am
Leave Fiber Fusion at 2:00pm
Goodie Bag included!
Only $40 for a fiber filled day of FUN!
Bus Information

Share & Win
Fiber Arts Show
~ Get your entries in online before midnight of June 4th ~
~ Walk-up entries accepted on Thur & Fri, please bring cash ~
Drop off entries at the Event Center:
Thursday, June 5th, 2:00-7:00pm
Friday, June 6th, 2:00-7:00pm
Saturday morning by arrangement only!
Fiber Arts Show

Judged
Fleece Show
~ Get your entries in online by 8pm on June 5th ~
Drop off Show Fleece entries in the Pavilion:
Friday, June 6th, 3:00-8:00pm
(before 3pm, contact Amy Wolf)
Fleece Show

Newsletter - May 31, 2025
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​to be taken to a complete copy of the newsletter:
The West Seattle Bus to Fiber Fusion
 ~ Seattle Yarn's Flock to Fiber Fusion ~
Sunday June 8th
Pick-up at Seattle Yarn at 8:00am
Leave Fiber Fusion at 2:00pm
Goodie Bag included!
Only $40 for a fiber filled day of FUN!
Bus Information

Share & Win
Fiber Arts Show
~ Get your entries in before midnight of June 4th ~
Show off your awesome creations.
Get feedback and win cash prizes!
Fiber Arts Show

Judged
Fleece Show
~ Judged with option to enter Show Fleece sale ~
Would you like to have your fleece judged in our Fleece Show? Enter online by June 5th and drop off by 8pm on Friday, June 6th.
Fleece Show

Get your items ready for the
Consignment Marketplace
~ Sale-only Fleece and Used-Equipment ~
Do you have Fleece or fiber related equipment that you'd like to sell? Drop off starts Friday, June 6th. Check our website for details.
Consignment Marketplace

Would you like to
Volunteer
~ We are a volunteer run non-profit event ~
Have lots of fun and help Fiber Fusion run smoothly
Volunteer Form
Fundraiser ~ Part 2
Order you 2025 Fiber Fusion
Apparel & Bags
Closes June 16
(midnight EST)

Newsletter - May 25, 2025

Volunteers Needed! click here
Please help Fiber Fusion run smoothly!
Click on the Newsletter link below
​to be taken to a complete copy of the newsletter:
Message from Erica
Our Fiber Arts Coordinator

​Do you spin, weave, knit, crochet, felt or create in another way with natural fibers?
Have you ever wondered how your work compares to standards in your craft?
Would you like a chance to win $100?
If you answered YES to those questions, entering your creations in the Fiber Arts Show at FFNW is for you!

When you enter your fiber creation in the show, one of our 3 NWSFA certified judges will give you feedback on your entry and we will place it on display alongside other beautiful and creative items.


All attendees of FFNW get to vote for their favorite items in the “People’s Choice Awards.”
You will win $100 if your piece is voted the favorite in any of these 6 categories:
Adult entry
Youth Entry
Items made of at least 50% of 2025’s Featured Breed: Shetland
Items made of at least 50% of 2024’s Featured Breed: Gotland
Display only item (item is not judged by the judges)
Photography (Fiber themed)

Our deadline to register your submissions is fast approaching...
All items must be registered and paid for online by midnight on June 4th.
(mail in registration has already closed as of May 21st)

I look forward to seeing all of your awesome Fiber Arts in the show!!!

Erica Kallberg
Fiber Arts Coordinator
[email protected]

Newsletter - May 18, 2025

Volunteers Needed! click here
Please help Fiber Fusion run smoothly!
Click on the Newsletter link below
​to be taken to a complete copy of the newsletter:
Bus to Fiber Fusion!
Seattle Yarn's Flock to Fiber Fusion 2025
Seattle Yarn location: 
2701 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA
Fiber Fusion location: 
Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA

Bus from Seattle Yarn to Fiber Fusion
Sunday, June 8th
Pick-up at Seattle Yarn at 8:00am
Arrive at Fiber Fusion ~ 9:00am 
Leave Fiber Fusion at 2:00pm

Goodie Bag included!
55 spots ~ $40 each
click here
Classes!
Sign up for classes now!
Some Classes are sold out, some are in danger of not meeting their minimum # of students and may be cancelled.
Remind your friends to sign up now!

Newsletter - April 21, 2025
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​to be taken to a complete copy of the newsletter:
Support Fiber Fusion

2025 Fundraiser
~ extended through April 24 ~
Get yours now!
click here

Volunteer
~ we are a volunteer run non-profit event ~
Please help Fiber Fusion run smoothly!
click here

Event Guide
~ advertisement deadline extended to April 28 ~
Advertise in our Event Guide
or become a Sponsor!
click here
Fundraiser
Order you 2025 Fiber Fusion Apparel
Closes 4/24 at midnight EST

April 2nd @ 5pm

Class Registration is Open
2025 Fundraiser
Order Now
Get yours delivered to you before June!

Newsletter - March 30, 2025
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​to be taken to a complete copy of the newsletter:
What's New?! 

Classes
View our Class Catalog starting March 31st @ 5pm
Registration opens April 2nd @ 5pm

Fiber Arts Show Judges
We are delighted to welcome
3 certified judges this year!
Certified under NwSFA (previously NwRSA)

Vendor List
Almost 90 Vendors this year
We will have many new & returning vendors!
Our Vendor List will be live by April 4th.
Fundraiser
Order you 2025 Fiber Fusion Apparel
Opens April 2nd @ 5pm

Newsletter - March 16, 2025
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​to be taken to a complete copy of the newsletter:
Fiber Fusion Chair Announcement

Greetings to all our
Vendors, Volunteers, Instructors, Attendees,
and Fans of Fiber Fusion Northwest


Website Forms Error
(At least since January 2025)

We've discovered our forms 
were not consistently capturing data!
So.... we have created new forms
throughout the website using Google Forms!

If you filled out a form and did not get a response,
we may not have received your entry!
We are sorry for the trouble.
Please re-enter your information in the new form.


New Updates throughout the website!
Please refresh your browser!

Classes
Most classes have been arranged,
but we are still looking for a couple more.
Maybe a dye class,
a card or inkle weaving class,
or maybe something else...
Please fill out the Class Proposal Form ASAP!

Vendors
Browse, chat, and shop with around 80 vendors with
yarn and other fiber, roving, pottery, rugs, looms,
wool products, needlework accessories, and more!
We can't wait to see who will be on our Vendor Listing this year!
Vendors, see Marion's note below.

Demonstrations
We love creating an educational rich environment.
Please consider sharing your knowledge and experience
with our fiber community!
Fill out the Demonstration Form!

Volunteers
Volunteers are needed at Fiber Fusion Northwest!
Fill out our Volunteer Form if you are interested!

Sponsorship and Advertisement
Please consider sponsoring Fiber Fusion Northwest!
Take a look at our Sponsorship Options.
Or you can purchase an Advertisement for our Event Guide.
Take a look at our Advertisement Options.

More to come
Please see our website for the latest!
Remember to hit refresh on your browser!


I hope this newsletter finds you all happy and healthy,

Heidi Lucey - Fiber Fusion Chair
[email protected] and [email protected]

Newsletter - February 10, 2025
Click on the Newsletter link below
​to be taken to a complete copy of the newsletter:
 Fiber Fusion Chair Announcement

Greetings to all our Vendors, Volunteers, Instructors, Patrons,
and Fans of Fiber Fusion Northwest

Time is flying and planning is kicking into high gear!
Fiber Fusion will be here before you know it!

After an unexpectedly long hiatus, the Fiber Fusion
Planning Team has started rolling out Fiber Fusion 2025!

Emails
Notice: We were having some major email issues with @fiberfusion.net.
The issues should be resolved and we are working on responding to everyone.

Classes
Class proposals are still being accepted.
Interested in teaching a class this year?
Please fill out the Class Proposal Form as soon as possible!

We are currently reviewing everyone's submissions.
For those who emailed us regarding issues with the submit button,
we are comparing your emails to submissions.
You should hear back no later than February 17th.

Vendors
Browse, chat, and shop with around 80 vendors with
yarn and other fiber, roving, pottery, rugs, looms,
wool products, needlework accessories, and more!
We can't wait to see who will be on our Vendor Listing this year!

We have some breaking news for vendors!
Due to overwhelming requests and other considerations,
we have chosen to become a juried show.
See the full newsletter (link above) for the Vendor Coordinator's announcement.
Please see details on our Vendor Info page.

Demonstrations
We love creating an educational rich environment.
We are seeking individuals for demonstrating:
Demo Station #1:  Fiber Arts
Demo Station #2:  Fiber Animals & Fleece
Please consider sharing your knowledge and experience with our fiber community!
Fill out the Demonstration Form!

Volunteers
Please consider volunteering at Fiber Fusion Northwest!
Fill out our Volunteer Form if you are interested!

Consider signing up for the Newsletter!
Remember to hit refresh on your browser to get see the latest updates on our website!

I hope this newsletter finds you all happy and healthy,

Heidi Lucey - Fiber Fusion Chair
[email protected]

News - February 6, 2025

Yes!  We are having an event in 2025!

After an unexpectedly long hiatus, the Fiber Fusion Planning Team has started rolling out Fiber Fusion 2025!

We were having some major email issues with @fiberfusion.net.
The issues should be resolved and we are working on responding to everyone.

Class proposals are still being accepted.  Please fill out the Class Proposal Form as soon as possible!
   - Those who did not receive a 'submitted' message:   I do believe we were receiving everyone's submission, but you were not receiving the 'submitted' message.  We are working on comparing your emails and submissions and will be getting back to you shortly.

We have some big new coming up about Vendors.  Please stay tuned!

Our newsletter will be up and running again very soon, so keep an eye out here and on your emails!

Hope to see you all there in June!

Heidi Lucey
Fiber Fusion Chair

Newsletter - June 2024

Fiber Art Show

Best in Show

Véronique Trần won Best in Show with her crocheted 'Chomp'

People's Choice Awards

Judged Adult - Fiber Arts
Won by: Cydne Pidgeon
​Tan Handspun Lace Sweater
Judged Youth - Fiber Arts
Won by: Charlie Angelis
​Felted Horned Headpiece
Display Only - Fiber Arts
Won by: Sharon Allen
Handwoven Scarf
Featured Breed 2024 - Gotland
Won by: Lily Hampton
Handspun yarn - 2ply
Gotland/Silk/Tencel/Firestar/Faux Silk
Featured Breed 2023 - Dorset
Won by: Erica Kallberg
​Turquoise Cowl
Display Only - Photography
Won by: Laurie Grow
​Tunis Sheep Photography

​Fleece Show Winners!

150 total Judged Fleeces - 65 of them being Gotland!
We had fleeces from Washington, Oregon, and Idaho too.
The Gotland Show:
Purebred lamb Champion:  Marti Parrish, Ellensburg, WA
Purebred Reserve Champion:  Sheri Powers, Ellensburg, WA
Recorded Champion: Robin DiMicco, Ellensburg, WA
Recorded Reserve Champion: Sheri Powers, Ellensburg, WA
Youth Gotland Champion and Reserve Champion: Ivy Dewey, Monroe, WA
Best in Show Gotland:  Marti Parrish, Ellensburg, WA

The White Wool Show:
Medium Fine Wool Champion:  Terry Powers, Ellensburg, WA
Medium Fine Wool Reserve Champion:  Meg McGinnis, Coopville, WA
Medium and Down Wool Champion: Julie Reznick, Redmond, WA
Medium and Down Wool Reserve Champion: Al & Lin Schwider, Maple Valley, WA
Long Wool Champion: Wind Dance Ranch, Ellensburg, WA
Long Wool Reserve Champion: Eileen Hordyk, Arlington, WA
Crossbred Champion:  Lisa Brewer, Ellensburg, WA
Crossbred Reserve Champion:  Terry Powers, Ellensburg, WA
Best in Show White: Lisa Brewer, Ellensburg, WA

The Natural Colored Show
Fine Wool Champion: Katie Whitlock, Clinton, WA
Fine wool Reserve Champion: Lisa Brewer, Ellensburg, WA
Medium Wool Champion and Reserve Champion:  Lisa Kobeck, Redmond, WA
Long Wool Champion and Reserve Champion: Eileen Hordyk, Arlington, WA
Primitive Wool Champion: Margaret Barber, Arlington, WA
Primitive Wool Reserve Champion: Gretchen Wilson, Snohomish, WA
Crossbred Champion:  Tiffany Cooper, Monroe,WA
Crossebred Reserve Champion: A Shepherd’s Retreat,  
Best in Show Natural Colored: Katie Whitlock, Clinton, WA


Alpaca Show
Huacaya Champion: Dianna Palmer, Moses Lake, WA
Huacaya Reserve Champion: Dianna Palmer, Moses Lake, WA
Suri Champion and Reserve Champion: Kirsten Simmons, Winlock, WA
Best in Show: Dianna Palmer, Mose Lake, Wa

Fiber Goat Show
Champion, Reserve Champion and Best in Show:
​Rhonda Wreggelsworth, Stanwood, WA

Angora Rabbit Show
Champion and Reserve Champion: Ellen Gradwell,  Arlington, WA
Youth Gotland Champion and Reserve Champion:  Ivy Dewey, Monroe, WA
Recorded Champion Gotland:  ​Robin DiMicco, Ellensburg, WA
Best in Show White Wool Fleece
Lisa & Jim Brewer
Champion & Best in Show Gotland Fleece
​Marti Parrish
​Gotland Show
Purebred Reserve Champion
Recorded Reserve Champion
Sheri Powers​
One of our Gotland Class:  46 entries.!
​The Gotland National Show had 52 fleeces in one class, so we were right up there, WOW! 

What are you going to do at Fiber Fusion?
What happens at Fiber Fusion?
Click here to find out!

Volunteers Needed
Many hands make light work! 
Fiber Fusion is entirely run by volunteers,
they are what make Fiber Fusion possible.
Everyone is welcome!
Whether you want to be active or seated,
there are places you can help out! 
Unsure of your time availability, check in
at the Welcome Desk when you have some free time.
click here to fill out the Volunteer Form

Vendors Galore!
Click here view our Vendor List

New Friday Classes!
That is correct!
We are having Classes Friday, Saturday and Sunday!!
Warning: Don't Wait!
Register for you class now
Some classes have already been cancelled due to not meeting their minimum number of students.  Don't miss out, sign up now!
Click here - Classes

Enter your Fiber Arts!
Win a $$ People's Choice Award.
Deadline for entries is May 29th!
Click here - Fiber Art Show

2024's Feature Breed is the Gotland Sheep!
Show off your Gotland Fleece and Fiber Arts in the show.

Martin & Joy Dally are our 2024 Fleece Judges!
Deadline for Fleece entries is May 30 at 5pm PST!
click here - Fleece Show

Fundraisers!
Now through June 11.
Tote Bags with the 2019's animal logo!
Shirts: t-shirts, raglan shirts, long sleeve shirts, and zip hoodies.
click here - Fundraisers
The Spinning Wheel Lady, Betty Roberts
Visit Betty Roberts in her booth, see one of her wheels,
​and buy some of her wonderful wood products!

News Monday April 1st 2pm
​NOTICE:  We had a problem with the class payment page.  It is fixed.  If you still have problems, please clear your cache, hit refresh, and when in payment hit the 'Next' button another time to get the credit card field.

Newsletter - March 2024
​* Please check your spam folder: a newsletter was mailed 2/29/24  (~ 3:35pm)
Class List is available online.
CLASS REGISTRATION opens at noon on April 1st!

NEW for 2024: Classes now Fri-Sun, May 31st - June 2nd

The Event will be open normal hours on Saturday and Sunday.
      Note: Friday -all areas closed for load-in (except Classes).

Newsletter - February 2024
​* Please check your spam folder: a newsletter was mailed 2/29/24  (~ 9:00pm)

Our website is full of updated information for 2024,  stay tuned for more updates!
Vendors registration is open - Early Bird rate ends on Mar 15th!
NEW for 2024: Classes now Fri-Sun, May 31st - June 2nd
    -  Classes will open in March, date to be announced  -

The Event will be open normal hours on Saturday and Sunday.
      Note: Friday -all areas closed for load-in (except Classes).

News - Feb 13, 2024

We are working away on the website,  stay tuned for updates!
Vendors registration will open shortly
Classes will open in March, date to be announced.
NEW for 2024: Classes now Fri-Sun, May 31st - June 2nd
The Event will be open normal hours on Saturday and Sunday.

Newsletter - June 2nd, 2023

​* Please check your spam folder: a newsletter was mailed 6/2/23  (~ 1:55am)
Event and Demonstration ​Schedules are now available!
Fundraiser Part 2 is Live!

Newsletter - May 28, 2023

​* Please check your spam folder: a newsletter was mailed 5/28//23  (~ 7:30pm)
Get your new newsletter!
​Sneak peak of the Event Guide and more!

2023 Fundraiser part 2 is Open!
Don't miss your chance to
Support Fiber Fusion Northwest!Order your shirts now!
​Help us to remain a free-to-attend event for all to enjoy.

We have LOTS of PURPLE this year and a bit of black!
​Choose between t-shirts, woven's tees, long sleeve shirt,
raglan shirt, and a zip hoodie, or get them all!
Part One Fundraiser raised $720!
Let's see if we can raise more during Part Two!
All fundraiser information and products are available on the Custom Ink Fundraiser page.
All purchased items will be printed after the fundraiser ends, then shipped directly to you.
Questions?  Please contact [email protected].

Did You Know?

Fiber Fusion Northwest is organized by a non-profit, 100% volunteer-based group? 
  • With no admission charge and a focus on keeping class costs and vendor booth fees affordable, fundraising is essential. 
  • Each year our show has grown and improved, and each year the need for additional funds increases.
  • Fiber Fusion Northwest is brought to you by the North Sound Alpaca Association.

A New Year, a New Design, & New Products!
  • Every year Fiber Fusion has a new logo printed on different products.​

2023 Fundraiser is Open!

~ 2023 Fundraiser ~

Support Fiber Fusion Northwest!
​Help keep this a free-to-attend event for all to enjoy.
We have LOTS of PURPLE this year!
​Choose between t-shirts, long sleeve, raglan, and a zip hoodie, or get them all!

Open NOW - April 17th, 2023
All fundraiser information and products are available on the Custom Ink Fundraiser page.
All purchased items will be printed after the fundraiser ends, then shipped directly to you.
Questions?  Please contact [email protected].

Did You Know?

Fiber Fusion Northwest is organized by a non-profit, 100% volunteer-based group? 
  • With no admission charge and a focus on keeping class costs and vendor booth fees affordable, fundraising is essential. 
  • Each year our show has grown and improved, and each year the need for additional funds increases.
  • Fiber Fusion Northwest is brought to you by the North Sound Alpaca Association.

A New Year, a New Design, & New Products!
  • Every year Fiber Fusion has a new logo printed on different products.​

Newsletter - Mar 10, 2023

​* Please check your spam folder: a newsletter was mailed 3/10//23  (~ 7pm)
Class Registration opens at 10am on Saturday, March 11th!
Refresh your browser at 10am!

Chair Announcement - Mar 4, 2023

I know we have been quiet for a while, but we’ve been anything but idle.  The Fiber Fusion Planning Team members are all putting in the time and effort to make 2023 an amazing year!  I am thankful every day to work with such a wonderful group of people.

Please remember, Fiber Fusion officially moved to the 1st full weekend in June. 
Our 2023 dates are June 3rd and 4th.  Please join us at Evergreen State Fairgrounds!

Keep an eye on our website! It is continuously getting updated as we finalize plans for each area and activity at Fiber Fusion.  If you find mistakes on our website and let us know at [email protected], you’ll get a gold star!


There was a lot of ‘NEW’ last year: new dates, new buildings, new website, new team members, and more. 
All of that ‘NEW’ went surprisingly smoothly, so we’re going to try out some more ideas this year.

The biggest of these new ideas is our NEW “Featured Breed”. 
We see this as a way to thread together the various parts of Fiber Fusion.  Breed themed elements will be added to every part of our event.  Fiber breeds can be so unique in their character.  Featuring a single breed will allow our community to explore and experience it deeply.

2023’s Featured Breed is the Dorset.  This includes horned and polled in both white and natural colors.   

See all the Dorset Fun to be had throughout Fiber Fusion!
  • Special prizes for Dorset items in the Fiber Arts Show!
  • Our NEW Dorset Sheep to Sock event.  
  • Enter Dorset fleece in the Fleece Show.  
  • Buy a Dorset fleece in the Fleece Sale.  
  • Shop for Dorset roving, yarn, and other items at our Vendor Booths.  
  • Attend demonstrations on Dorset Sheep.  
  • Visit the Live Fiber Animals to come face to face with Dorset sheep!  
  • And more…. See details on our Featured Breed page.
To jumpstart your journey with Dorset, Amy Wolf collected some lovely fleeces and is offering them up by the pound.  Play with them and create your masterpiece.  You can use it to make something for our Dorset Fiber Arts Prize.


And the highly anticipated → Classes!
  • Class Listing is available on the website.
  • Class Registration will begin Saturday, March 11 at 10am.
  • Keep an eye out to get into the classes you want!  

Fleece!
  • Enter your fleece in the Fleece Show!
  • Purchased a fleece at the Fleece Sale.
  • Details on the Fleece 2023 page.

Vendor registration
  • Returning Vendors are busy registering, New Vendors are being juried, and it is all happening!
  • If you’d like to vend at Fiber Fusion, hop on over to our vendor section and register. 
  • Questions can be sent to [email protected].


Our goal is to bring educational opportunities, while supporting our fiber community including producers, artists, vendors, mills, and everyone involved in the fiber world.

If you’d like to help Fiber Fusion, there are many options:  
  • Volunteer
  • Become a Sponsor
  • Donate directly to Fiber Fusion
  • Participate in the upcoming Fundraiser
It is your support that makes Fiber Fusion what it is!

Why do we ask for help? 
  • Fiber Fusion is an agricultural non-profit run entirely by volunteers. 
  • Volunteers are the lifeblood of Fiber Fusion, they give their time and energy to make Fiber Fusion an event we can all be proud of.  Please, thank a volunteer at Fiber Fusion and consider volunteering yourself.  
We have many volunteer options including:
  • Before the event
  • During set-up
  • During the event
  • During tear-down
  • Other specific positions
  • Please see details and sign up online at our Volunteer Page 
Open volunteer positions: 
  • Volunteer Coordinator
  • Demonstrations Coordinator
  • Sponsorship Coordinator
  • Graphics Designer
  • Option:  Share a position with a friend to increase the fun!
Please consider supporting us by becoming a Sponsor.
  • Sponsorship is beneficial both to you and to Fiber Fusion.
  • Take a look at our Sponsorship Options. 
Our next Fundraiser starts in late March.  Details coming soon!


See our Covid-19 Policy page for information regarding all current Covid-19 requirements.

I  hope everyone is well and happy and we look forward to seeing you in June!


-Heidi Lucey
Fiber Fusion Chair
[email protected] or [email protected]

Announcement - June 8, 2022

Thanks everybody for making Fiber Fusion 2022 an event to remember! We look forward to seeing you all again next year for Fiber Fusion 2023!
​
We made it into the news! Check out the article called "Spinning for a good time" on the website of the Snohomish County Tribune by clicking here!

Announcement - June 2, 2022
Check out the Live Fiber Animal page! There will be so many interesting animals!

Announcement - June 2, 2022

Finally!
The Event Guide, the Schedule, & the Fiber Arts Demonstration Schedule are online!
The Fleece Demonstration Schedule TBA.

Announcement - June 1, 2022
Take a look at our latest newsletter

Announcement - May 28, 2022

Parking Updates!
Paid parking: Inside of the venue will be paid parking (free on weekdays)
Disabled parking: FREE inside fairgrounds and is accessible through the Red Gate off 179th Ave SE
Free parking: Available in Yellow Lot (marked by yellow flags) and is accessible from Cascade View Drive (see map)

Announcement - May 25, 2022
So many changes!

New June date, new buildings, new website, new newsletter program, new planning team members, new fiber arts show categories, new vendors, and so much more! So many changes have created a work process that will make Fiber Fusion even better.

We have a favor to ask... we need your help volunteering at the event! Fiber Fusion is a volunteer run event, which is how we keep it free to the public. If you have are willing to help, please see the volunteer information below my message. 

Please take a look at our new website to see all the wonderful things happening this year.
  • Classes: spots are still available is some classes, so get registered now!
  • Fiber Arts Show: enter items made since 2019 (New Categories!)
  • Fleece: enter your fleece in the show or come purchase fleece for your projects!
  • Free Demonstrations will happen throughout the event
  • Learn about fiber animals in the Live Fiber Animal area
  • Sell or buy some Used Equipment
  • Get your daily free raffle ticket and purchase more!
  • Play the Passport Game for a chance to win $!
  • Buy all the things from the Vendors!

The fairgrounds has asked me to remind everyone: only service animals are allowed onsite. Please keep your dog and other pets home.
​
Reminder: we are a masked event, so please wear yours.

Some unfortunate news...
The rabbit show is cancelled for 2022 due to Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV2), a rabbit disease that has reared its ugly head in King County. To be on the safe side, we will have information on fiber rabbits, but no live rabbits onsite.
For more information, please go to https://agr.wa.gov/departments/animals-livestock-and-pets/animal-health/animal-diseases/rabbit-disease​ and https://wastatedeptag.blogspot.com/2022/05/state-veterinarian-confirms-rabbit.html​

Some good news....
NWRSA, North West Regional Spinners Assoc., will have tents outside to provide space for Spinning Circles. They are also hosting the Ball Winding Station!

More good news… We have reopened the fundraiser, so go to the Fundraiser Page and purchase yours today!  Orders will be taking through June 12th then printed and shipped.

I hope you all join us in this journey into a new Fiber Fusion! We can’t wait to visit with our fiber community again!
Heidi Lucey
Fiber Fusion Chair 

Announcement - February 15, 2022
Greetings Vendors, Volunteers, Instructors, Patrons, and Fans of Fiber Fusion Northwest,

​We’ve been silent for a few months, but we’ve been anything but idle.

Fiber Fusion is full steam ahead for our new dates, June 4th and 5th, 2022.  Come visit us on the first weekend in June at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds and enjoy a warmer, sunnier Fiber Fusion.

Along with the new dates, and our new buildings, we’ve also given our website a massive makeover - come check it out ( https://www.fiberfusion.net/ ).  We hope you’ll find it a smoother experience all around.  If you find mistakes and let us know at [email protected], you’ll get a gold star!

Vendor registration is now open for returning vendors, and we continue to accept New Vendor jury submissions.  If you’d like to vend at Fiber Fusion, hop on over to our vendor section and register.  Questions can be sent to [email protected].

Class registration is a bit behind, but it will be opening shortly.  With all this change, something was going to slip, right?  We’ll send another update the minute it is open!

If you’d like to help out Fiber Fusion, there are a few ways you can do that.

First, our lovely planning committee has a few year-round volunteer positions open:

  • Class Coordination Team member
  • Weebly Website Editor
  • Sponsorships Coordinator
  • ​​If you are interested in any of these, you can go to the ‘Support FFNW’ section of the website and look under ‘Volunteer’.
Another great way to help Fiber Fusion is to become a Sponsor.  We are an all volunteer event, and we work to keep costs low.  Much like our Fundraisers, Sponsorships make this event happen.  

We hope everyone is well and happy and we look forward to seeing you this June!

​Announcement - Oct 15th, 2021
Fiber Fusion Northwest 2021 is cancelled
Our new date is:
June 4th & 5th, 2022

Classes
We are working on adding a few more classes.
While you wait, take a look at our Current Class List.
Thank you for your patience while we figure out the details.

2022 Vendors
Take a look at our current 2022 Vendor List. New vendors may fill out the vendor jury form.

Fundraiser
2022 Fundraiser has printed.
They should be in the mail by October 22nd.

​We hope everyone is well and happy and we look forward to seeing you next year!
Announcement - Sept 9th, 2021
Extended Through
​Monday, September 13th!
We hope everyone enjoys the updated to 2022 design.  All items will be printed with the new 2022 design, including those purchased prior to the 2021 cancellation notice. 
Announcement - Sept 7th, 2021
It is with deepest regret that we bring you this news.
Fiber Fusion Northwest 2021 has been cancelled.  

When we last made the announcement to go forward with 2021, the Covid-19 situation and our volunteer numbers were very different from what we are seeing now.  The Delta variant that is happening throughout the state and region has impacted our show in many ways, the hardest hit is our volunteers.  It is impossible to run our show without those volunteers.  Additionally, we have had many cancellations from vendors, judges, and others.  After an emergency vote, our Planning Team has decided to cancel this year’s show and focus on our June 2022 show.

Yes, you heard that correctly, we are moving our show to the first weekend of June.  Thankfully, it allows us to have open doors, spread out farther, have much better weather, and avoid having a festival on the cusp of flu season as well. 

Come see us in better weather on June 4th and 5th in 2022!

***Vendors, Instructors, and Students will all be notified of the next steps regarding booth spaces and refunds.  Please keep an eye on your email.***
Fiber Fusion Northwest 2021 was cancelled.
Our new date is
​June 4th & 5th, 2022.
Please see details on our September Newsletter
or our September 7th Announcement Below

Classes are open
We are working on adding a few more classes.  
Thank you for your patience while we figure out the details.

2022 Vendors
Take a look at our current 2022 Vendor list.
New vendors may fill out the vendor jury form.

Fundraiser
2022 Fundraiser has printed.
They should were mailed October 22nd. 
More Sad News:
​
Lisa Lewis has stepped down as Class Coordinator for Fiber Fusion.

​Lisa was one of the longest-standing members of the Planning Team, and was fundamental in shaping the event that Fiber Fusion has become. I’ve learned a lot from working with her over the years. My trust in her commitment and follow-through has never faltered. Her classes delighted many and we rarely saw the mountains of work she carried. It was simply handled and along the way she always offered to help others. Her touch is seen in every aspect of our event, and the legacy of her efforts will be felt for many years to come. It is with sadness that I see her go.

Please join me in wishing Lisa the best. We will remember your immense contribution with warm thoughts and memories. Best wishes to you for the future.

​With respect, Heidi Lucey
Announcement - Aug 17th, 2021
Announcement - July 23rd, 2021
We are thrilled to announce the Fiber Fusion Planning Committee met and voted unanimously to hold Fiber Fusion 2021.

To be clear, it will be a unique year.   Our community includes many high risk members and we want your help in protecting our fiber family.  Therefore, we will be making the following changes.
  • All participants will be required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status.
  • Spinning circles and fiber art gathering tables will be removed.
  • Food and drink will be restricted to the outside seating areas.

We moved to larger buildings to give us some additional space, so you can have all of the other things you’ve come to love at Fiber Fusion.
  • In the Event Center, we will have Vendors galore, a Fiber Arts Show, and Demos.  
  • In the Pavilion, you will find the Fleece Show & Sale, Used Equipment Sales, Live Fiber Animals, even more Demos, and the all new ‘Spinner’s Dream’ Rabbits Show.  
  • In the 4-H Building, Classes will be back in full force.

Join us to reconnect with old friends and make some new ones on October 16th & 17th, 2021 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA as we get together, celebrate natural fiber, and revel in our fiber community.

Reminder: All policies subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.  We will continue to follow all policies set forth by Washington State, Snohomish County, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, and the CDC.
Sunday, April 25th, 2021:
Fantastic NEWS for 2021!
SUPER EXCITING for ALL Fiber Festival Enthusiasts!!

FFNW will be held on October 16 & 17 and
OFFF will be held on October 23 & 24
Now you can participate with BOTH events in 2021!

Note:
Vendor Applications are STILL being accepted and Class Information will be coming soon!

*Please note that FFNW will be watching for WA State restrictions and guidelines regarding Covid 19 for hosting our event. We will continue to keep our followers informed of any changes.

FFNW Community Poll
Fiber Fusion is still looking at options for 2022 and beyond.  
Help shape the future by filling out this poll.
Please share it with everyone!
Hello all.

This has been a trying time for everyone, and as we start to get back on our feet we are sure to step on some rocks in the road.

We have learned that OFFF (Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival) is moving to our traditional dates (the third weekend of October) due to venue issues.  We are glad to see them resuming their event, but regret the hard choices they have been forced to make.

OFFF signed a multi-year contract for our traditional weekend, so we are grappling with how best to serve the fiber community.  We would like you to help us shape the future of Fiber Fusion.

Unfortunately, we are unable to change dates this year as our fairground is booked solid, so that option is off the table.

We have created this poll to help gather information.  Please share it with everyone!
Monday, April 19th, 2021:
Vendor Registration is Open!

Vendors,

We are trying to find solutions that are as equitable to all as possible given this difficult situation.  If you have any suggestions, or question, please let us know!

Currently, we are looking at specific ways that vendors who attend both event are impacted.

For those who vended at both FFNW and OFFF in 2019:  
  • We will allow cancellations this year with a full refund through August 1st .
  • We will hold a guaranteed spot at FFNW for 2022 if you choose to vend at OFFF in 2021.

We hope this helps.
Sunday, April 11th, 2021:
News Update!
Vendor Registration Dates:
  • Apr 12 - May 10   Returning vendors only at Early Bird Rate
  • May 11 - Jun 15    New vendors at Early Bird Rate (jury selected)
  • After June 15         All vendors at Regular Rate (jury selected)

2020's Bottle Fundraiser
  • Due to misprinting and quality issues, Custom Ink sent out better quality replacements with a simpler 2020 logo.  There is no charge for these replacements and you get to keep the originals!  Thank you all for your patience with the 2020 printing difficulties!

We look forward to seeing you all at Fiber Fusion Northwest 2021!
Monday, March 8th, 2021:
News Update!

Our planning team is furiously working away planning for a live event in 2021.  

We had planned to expand Fiber Fusion in 2020.  The pandemic got in the way and now we are hoping to move forward in 2021.  We are moving to larger buildings (Event Center and Pavilion) and Classes will be in the same building (4-H Building).  We will be expanding Fiber Arts, adding an Angora Rabbit Show, increasing the live animal area, focusing on Demonstrations, enlarging our Spinning Circles, and more.

Given that the show is the 3rd weekend of October, we are putting all of our hope into a better world where it is safe to meet in person by then.  Knowing that things may not progress as fast as we like, we will make a final decision by July 23rd on whether to cancel the live event.

Vendor Information will be coming out shortly.

Fiber Fusion Northwest 2021
When: October 16th & 17th
Where: Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA

We look forward to seeing you all at Fiber Fusion Northwest 2021!
                 
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The Fiber Fusion Planning Team is looking for the following volunteers. 
Please sign up online on the Volunteer Page.

  • General volunteer help before, during, and after the show.
    • ​​More information on the Volunteer Page.
  • Sponsorship Coordinator - join our Planning Team
    • ​Job Details:  Liaison with potential sponsors to bring in support for Fiber Fusion.  Attend the virtual planning team meetings or communicate directly with the Chairman prior to every planning team meeting to keep the team updated.
  • Vendor Coordinator’s Assistant
    • ​Job Details:  Assist the Vendor Coordinator with communications and planning details to ensure Vendor needs are met.  While this position does not require attendance of the virtual planning team meetings, attendance would be welcomed.  We are looking for someone who can start immediately and work through the event.  At the event, assistance is required during set-up and periodically during the event.

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News on the 2020 Fundraiser

I am thankful for all those who supported Fiber Fusion’s 2020 Fundraiser.  I am happy to announce that we raised a total of $1,600.71 this year.  This includes the $330.48 that was additional money donated during the fundraiser.  All monies go directly towards keeping this event free to attend.  Thank you everyone!

Update on Water Bottle Fundraiser

Water Bottles are being reprinted on a different bottle with a simplified 2020 logo and will be sent to everyone who purchased the original bottles. Custom Ink and Fiber Fusion apologize for the sloppy printing job.

Friday, November 20th, 2020:
2020 Newsletter with Fundraiser Update:
Greetings Vendors, Volunteers, Instructors, Patrons, & Fans of Fiber Fusion Northwest,

2020 continues to bring it’s challenges and craziness to us all.  Currently, my family is arranging virtual meetings for the holidays and yet I find I am looking forward to some free time at home to complete some projects and gather my thoughts.  November is the month many of us look to our lives and give thanks.  I am thankful for my family, friends, farm, and all the opportunities I have to learn.  I hope you all have many things to be thankful for.

Fundraiser Information

I am also thankful for all those who supported Fiber Fusion’s Fundraiser.  I am happy to announce that we raised a total of $1,600.71 this year.  This includes the $330.48 that was additional money donated during the fundraiser.  All monies go directly towards keeping this event free to attend.  Thank you everyone!

I had put off announcing the amount raised until now as I straightened out some issues with our fundraiser.  ​Here are the details:

Water Bottle Fundraiser

Water Bottles will be printed around the 30th of November and mailed out to everyone afterwards.  The approximate delivery date is now December 15th.  Custom Ink apologized for the manufacturing disruption and the delay.  You may have noticed that Custom Ink has graciously refunded the cost of shipping to apologize for the delay.   We hope you enjoy your water bottles!

Shirt Fundraiser

Alas, the shirts were not immune to the unexpected strangeness found in 2020.  You may notice the following printing issues: the greyscale image was lightened, the logo was simplified, and some prints are off center and/or askew.  To save you from all the details on why, the upshot is that Custom Ink are willing to reprint your shirts if you desire.
While Custom Ink is happily willing to correct the error, I wondered how many of us might decide to enjoy the oddity of the misprinted shirts.  We originally chose the sheared and frazzled-looking sheep and the stubborn alpaca wearing the mask off the nose because they seemed appropriate to the reality of 2020 and at the same time we hoped the sight of animals in masks would bring humor to the world.  Now with the misprints, it seems doubly amusing to me.  I have chosen to only replace a few of my family’s shirts.  I did ask for replacements for the 2021 Fiber Fusion auction shirts, that seemed appropriate.

If you would like your shirt reprinted, please call or email Custom Ink directly.
  • Custom Ink Phone #: 855-862-8756
  • Custom Ink Email: [email protected]
  • You will need either your order number or the email you used for the order.
  • If you email, using the same email used to order will expedite the process.
  • Please allow additional time for reprinting in batches and shipping.

​To allow for the higher detailed printing, the shirts will be replaced with the closest possible matches.  All heathered shirts will be replaced with solid colors.
  • Navy long sleeves will be replaced with a similar navy long sleeve
  • Purple long sleeves will be replaced with a similar royal blue long sleeve
  • Heathered raglans will be replaced with a white raglan with purple sleeves
  • Women’s shirts will be replaced with a solid purple women’s shirt
  • T-shirts will be replaced with the option of a solid maroon or purple t-shirt

Other News
​
In other news… we are looking for a Sponsorship Coordinator.  If you are interested in learning more about the position or volunteering in other areas, please fill out the form at:  https://www.fiberfusion.net/volunteer.html

Wishing you all well and a Happy Thanksgiving,

Heidi Lucey
Fiber Fusion Chairman
[email protected]
If you missed out, here is your chance!

We had reports of issues with purchases over the weekend, so Custom Ink has graciously
allowed us to extend the fundraiser through Monday, October 26th at 9pm PST.

If you are willing to spread the word, here is the link to the fundraiser information:
https://www.fiberfusion.net/t-shirt-fundraiser-162260-104463-509579.html

Please Note:
Due to this extension, the new estimated delivery date will be Nov 12th.

Also:
This has the added benefit of allowing extra time to reach the minimum sales required to print the new water bottles!

Hope everyone is getting to play with fiber during these hard times!

Heidi Lucey
FFNW Chair
[email protected]
Monday, October 19th, 2020 Update:

2020 Fundraiser Update:
Friday, September 25th, 2020 Update:

2020 Fundraiser Announcement:
Since we can't be together in person this year, support us virtually by choosing from
six soft & comfy shirt styles or pick your favorite Tervis 24oz water bottle!

Your support will help keep Fiber Fusion a free-to-attend event for everyone!

As you may know, 2020 was the year we were planning the move into the newer building. None of that planning is going to waste. We have already started working on 2021 and your support will help offset the cost of the larger building.

Thank you for supporting your friendly neighborhood Fiber Fusion!
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

PS: I have withheld a bit of good news for the end.  It looks like we will be able to sell some shirts and even a cup for a fundraiser this year.  Look for it to start soon!
Friday, September 18th, 2020 Update:

Announcement from the Chairman:
July, 2020 Update:

Discontinued Online Photo Contest

Due to lack of interest, we have discontinued the online photo contest.  
​However, we are looking into adding a Photo Contest to our Fiber Art Show.
Saturday June 1st, 2020 Update:

Check out the updated Photo Contest Rules and June's Topic!
-- Click Here to go to our Monthly Photo Contest Page --

Discussion and photo thread for ongoing projects on Facebook now!
  • If you are missing the opportunity to show off what you are working on and comment on other's fiber worker's projects, here is a place to do that.  
  • Also, hang onto your photos as you work on your projects, September's Monthly Photo Contest Topic will be a collection of 3-5 photos showing your project from start to finish!
-- Click Here to see the Facebook Post --
Saturday May 31st, 2020 Update:

See the Winners and Photos for May's Photo Contest Here:
Saturday May 17th, 2020 Update:

Dear Fiber Fusion NW fans and participants,
Vendor Registration is now open and our website has had a bit of an overhaul.
The menu item, 2020 Online, has been updated with pages added.
A new menu item, Online Events in 2020, has been added and will be updated continually.
There is a lot to look over and more announcements will be coming!
Saturday May 3rd, 2020 Update:

Dear Fiber Fusion NW fans and participants,

Announcing our NEW Monthly Photo Contest!
Each month we will have a new topic that you can be creative in portraying in the form of a photo.
Each month will have new awards.
Check it out here: https://www.fiberfusion.net/fiber-arts---2020.html
Saturday April 25th, 2020 Update:

Dear Fiber Fusion NW fans and participants,  

It’s clear 2020 is turning into an unusual year.

We are sad to announce we’ve decided the best course of action is to focus on public safety and cancel Fiber Fusion 2020 at this time. 

We know this seems early, but the amount of planning to bring this festival into fruition is huge.  Canceling early allows us time to think outside of the box and bring Fiber Fusion Northwest to our fiber community online!  

As the last few weeks have taught us, our limitations are never hampered by the ability to physically get together - only by our desire to learn and explore. 

Of course as always, we welcome volunteers, ideas, and expertise.  As always, our goal is to educate and bring together our diverse community of fiber artists, producers and the public. 

We hope you all join us online this year.  Please keep an eye out on our website, our Facebook page, Instagram, and Ravelry for announcements.  As we think our way out of the box, we’ll let you know what we find.  

We are already proceeding with plans to resume our in-person event again in October, 2021, when we can look forward to seeing you all in person again! ​
October 25th, 2019 Update:
​Whether you attended, supported, vended, demonstrated, taught, volunteered, showed your art, your fleece, or your animals, we are very grateful.  We all came together from all corners of the fiber world to share, learn, and inspire.  This is what makes Fiber Fusion so great!
​
Many thanks to everyone for everything you did to make 2019 amazing!
​
.We are looking forward to our 10th annual Fiber Fusion Northwest in 2020!

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