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| I fell in love with fiber in the 70s when I learned to weave. Later as a spinner and more currently as a knitter, the more I know, the more I'm hooked! (Ouch!!) My background and production are more practical than artistic, relying on the colors and textures to tell their simple tale of beauty with minimal intervention on my part. Tablewares and clothing are my favorite projects, passing them along to family, friends and charitable organizations as they're completed. |
| Having been a travel agent, a middle-school teacher and a B&B owner, I'm equally fascinated with people.... and the chance to bring together and offer all sorts of yarns to the Abingdon area is the best of both worlds. |
| Who would think that a string could keep you warm? Or that the string could be made from corn, kelp or even milk?? Of course, our old favorites have become so for a reason and my current loves are the Swedish and Peruvian wools and a wonderfully versatile merino-mohair blend from Nebraska. |
| Now, if we could only squeeze just a few more hours into each day! |
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Beverly Eason
Beverly has been knitting for 40 years, she comes from a creative family that does handwork. One of her first projects was a dollhouse rug and slippers. Her other hobbies include stained glass, any fiber art, French hand sewing & quilting. She is married to Mark and has a daughter, Martha.
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Kristine Leafgreeen
Kristine taught herself to knit while recovering from a fractured foot. She knits mostly in the winter months since spring is spent outdoors planting, weeding and fall harvesting. Kristine has two sons, Thomas & John, that keep her busy knitting hats, scarves, slippers and currently blankets.
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Helen Morgan
Helen has been knitting since a child. After a trip to Ireland about 10 years ago, she discovered yarn shops in every small town and became hooked again. When Helen isn’t helping at the store, she’s often found in her studio at the Arts Depot in Abingdon. Helen is married to Ed and has a son, Peter.
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Lydia Hoke
Lydia Hoke learned to knit when she and her family moved to the area five years ago. Her primary knitting joy is clothing her new nephew in beautiful handknit garments. If she could she'd sleep on a pile of Rainshadow Alpaca.
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Jane Plaugher
Jane is a retired nurse/social worker who lives off the Blue Ridge Parkway in the High Country of North Carolina. She enjoys spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting & needle felting and teaching various fiber arts classes.
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Emily Cottrill
Emily Cottrill has a B.A. in studio art from Wheaton College. She learned to knit 5 years ago - from her then 11 year old sister! She now always has at least 3 projects going and doesn't know what she'd do without a pair of needles in her hand. She currently runs a private library and teaches art to children of all ages.
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Carol James
A knitter off and on since childhood, Carol has learned patience from and finds relaxation in knitting. She likes adding yarns to her stash and exchanging knowledge with other knitters. She has also found joy in social knitting, especially since moving to Abingdon in 2005. Carol’s goal is to knit herself an eclectic wardrobe. She’s also an avid reader and scrapbook creator.
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Cassie Ogle
Cassie has been knitting since 2006 and crocheting since she was a child. She loves all things fiber including spinning and dying wool. Her favorite things to make are quirky toys and miniatures. She is also a bookbinder and has a Trade Apprenticeship Certificate in Handbound Books.
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Delita Rosenbaum
Delita is a knitter who likes to try new things. She has a fascination with yarn of all types. She has worked with a lot of knitters - new & veteran. She has yarn & she's not afraid to use it!
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Karen Odle
Karen has been working with various fiber arts for years. When a friend introduced her to knitting, the friends grown daughter said "I don't think she likes knitting very much." Well, despite sweating bullets when learning to knit and purl, she persisted and hasn't looked back! The fibers are taking over the house, along with her husband, son, dogs, cats and a very spoiled bird. In the daytime she works as a mental health counselor to pay for pet food and fiber.
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Whitney Landell
Whitney has enjoyed knitting ever since she moved here with her mom from California 3 years ago. Since then she has been blessed with a husband and a home in Abingdon. She has a passion for music and plays violin as well as teaches.
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Robin Raines
Robyn Raines is the Director of the Appal. Arts Center and teaches in both the art and craft departments at SW VA Community College. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Textile Design from Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia (PA) and was a Core Fellowship Student at the Penland School of Crafts (NC). In her studio, Raines is a mixed-media sculptor focusing on books, paper, fiber, & installation work.
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Jane Rutledge
Jane was born, raised & educated in Washington County. She learned to knit when she was eight years old and continually learns new knitting techniques. Jane considers herself a true "KnitWit"!
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