FVKG MONTHLY MEETING

NEXT MEETING

Thursday, October 3rd In-person and Zoom

LOCATION:

New Location: Barberton Grange, 9400 NE 72nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA

 

Parking is limited to 45 vehicles. Those with mobility issues should park closest to the front entrance, facing the building. The space can accommodate a double row if needed. All others should park along the fence on the left of the gravel drive. Parking is tight - please consider car pooling.

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TIME: 

6:30-8:30 pm - Doors open at 6:15 pm

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PROGRAM:

Jeanne Carver, Shaniko Wool Company, Maupin, OR
With its partner ranches, Shaniko Wool Company delivers fully traceable and sustainable American wool to U.S. designers, brands, and supply chain partners. Please join us for a lively and informative session by the founder and president of this regional wool brand.


About Jeanne

Jeanne is at the forefront of an economic and rural revival, helping rebuild the importance of traditional skills, connections to the origins of food and fiber, and strengthening local, regional and
domestic supply chain partners.

Her story is one of successful adaptation to changing market needs. From her family’s Imperial Stock Ranch (est. 1871), she and her late husband Dan transitioned from selling commodity lamb and wool
to selling retail products that are ecologically sensitive. With the founding of Shaniko Wool Company, she has overseen the expansion of RWS certified American wool into a variety of products
and markets by working first with the ranchers, and with designers, brands and exclusively U.S. supply chain partners. In an era of outsourcing and disconnect, she has led tirelessly with traceability
and accountability, building relationships across the domestic textile industry.

Jeanne serves on several boards related to agriculture, and in 2014, Jeanne became the source and voice of American wool for Ralph Lauren’s first Made in America Winter Olympic uniform program, and again in 2018 and 2022.

Jeanne believes the most important story she has shared is how well-managed herds of grazing animals on their ranch have revitalized grasses and contributed to healing streams and the restoration of traditional salmon runs in Buckhollow Creek, a major tributary to the designated wild and scenic Deschutes River. With the Carbon Initiative, she is investing in the research and measured and verified results of an even greater story: the positive ecosystem impacts of Shaniko Wool Company ranches across a broader piece of the American landscape.

— Dana Batol, FVKG Programs

 

 

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OUR CRAFT

Projects completed by our members

Our Business Members

FVKG IS VERY HAPPY TO WELCOME NEW BUSINESS MEMBER BROOKLYN TWEED! 🌠
Yes, Brooklyn Tweed 🌠 has joined us! Check out this Portland based company's most recent yarn release, IMBUE--next to skin softness.  Brooklyn Tweed yarns can now be found at our local yarn store 🌠, Hook & Needle.
HOOK AND NEEDLE . 🌠
Now stocking Brooklyn Tweed 🌠 yarns, Hook and Needle Fiber Shop features a huge array of classes for knitters and crocheters of all levels. Now offering private crochet and knitting lessons as well!.  Don't forget Open Craft Night, Wednesdays 4-7 pm, and Crafternoon, Sundays noon to 4 pm. Watch Hook and Needle's instagram page for Feature Fridays! 

KNIT PICKS: 🌠
Our great sponsor has partnered with our Guild to host a grand World Wide Knit in Public event on June 8, 2024. Watch our special events page (under the guild calendar tab) for further details as they come available. To view the KNIT PICKS latest online catalog, navigate to: https://issuu.com/knitpicks/docs/nv23onlinecatalog?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ To request a print copy, navigate to: https://www.knitpicks.com/request-catalog. Remember! Knit Picks offers a 15% discount to all FVKG members!  Visit the Knit Picks website to view the new Simply Home collection of yarns.

WHITE OAK ALPACAS SHEARED-DELIGHTS BOUTIQUE STORE: 🌠

is packed with Alpaca Yarns and Roving from White Oak Alpacas, Alpaca apparel, plus unique and handmade Gifts. Shop online at White Oak Alpacas Sheared-Delights, or call (360) 841-7276 to make an appointment to visit the farm shop. Farm tours are available on Fridays and Saturdays.

NOBLE QUILL STUDIO (FORMERLY LETTERS WITH JOY): 🌠  

Armed with a dip pen and ink, this calligrapher re-creates the italic hand first used during the renaissance period. Add this deeply personal touch to special event envelope addresses, vows, name tags, certificate fill-ins. Email for samples, questions and requests to Joy@noblequillstudio.com

 

THIS ICON 🌠 DESIGNATES A GUILD BUSINESS SPONSOR

 

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