fiber arts: Calling all Knitters - 04/05/10 05:14 AM
Fiber arts enthusiasts! Did you know that you can get yarn, patterns, needles and more all in Monticello? Knitter's Treat is the work of Ruth Knight Sybers, who's textile art is on display at The Dining Room at 209 Main. Knitter's Treat carries a variety of out-of-print and hard to find patterns, and Knight Sybers is willing to track down and special order patterns that you might be searching for.
This week, Knitter's Treat is having a spring sale at The Dining Room. There are two rooms filled with yarn, patterns and more. This sale runs April 8 through April … (3 comments)

fiber arts: Stephenson County Fiber Arts Fair - 03/06/09 06:01 AM
Every spring, fiber arts enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as the Stephenson County Fiber Arts Fair takes place right in our own back yard.
This fun fair has something for everyone. There is workshops offered in a variety of fiber arts every year. This year's line up will teach participants how to spin with beads, needle tat or paint yarn and the basics of Entralac knitting, Kumihimo weaving, and felting (wet and dry). There is also a spinning wheel workshop to help people learn to "get the most out of your wheel" (bring your own spinning wheel).
There are always vendors … (1 comments)