JenLa

So moving right along: Saturday. Now SAFF is short for Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair. Meaning it revolves around animal fibers and fiber producing animals. You will not find a lot of commercial yarns at this one, which I love. You can buy cascade anywhere-you come to this fair to support small farmers, spinners, mills, dyers and other fiber artisans. Before SAFF (last year was my first year attending), my experience with fiber festivals was Stitches West, TKGA Marketplace and Fabulous Fiber Fest. TOTALLY different experiences from this show. There is a lot of raw fiber, top and roving. The Southeastern Felters’ Guild (can’t find a link) has a large presence, there is a heavy lean toward spinning and weaving, not just knitting. And I don’t believe I laid eyes on a single ball of acrylic novelty yarn. You can also visit and pat alpacas, llamas, angora rabbits, sheep and goats and talk with the people who raise them. You can buy them, too. And believe me, I almost did. (skimmers, pay no attention to the content behind the jump … )