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Longmont Yarn Shoppe Presents: Fiberside Chats

Join Live Online Chats with Some of Fiber's Most Exciting Creators

We’ve invited some of your favorite designers and creators to join us for a series of online gatherings with Longmont Yarn Shoppe & our group of 36 collaborating Yarn Shops across North America. We call these: Fiberside Chats!

Launched in May 2020, Chats are one-hour Zoom sessions with special guests joining us to give a peek into their world. These designers & creators will discuss their unique path, creative processes, favorite techniques, latest projects, or whatever is inspiring them now. There will be opportunity for Q&A & other fun surprises like giveaways & pattern discounts for those who join!

Fees & Registration

Your seat at Fiberside Chats is just $20. This fee supports the guest speaker & the LYS you sign up under. At the registration page you can choose to purchase your ticket from any of the shops listed. If you’re not affiliated with any of the shops you can choose the founder & host shop, Longmont Yarn Shoppe.

Have a conflict in your schedule? Don't worry we've got you covered. Many of our guests are allowing Zoom recordings of their Chat. Whether the Chat will be recorded or not will be clearly stated for each event. Recordings will be available for 1 week after the chat, only to registered attendees.

Upcoming Guests:

Nancy Bates
December 3rd, 2023

Knitting California and projects that remind us of our Home!

Join hat designer and author Nancy Bates (of Knitting the National Parks) as we talk about her newest book Knitting California! She'll share the inspiration, and sometimes challenges, that went into designing hats that capture the spirit of California but still speak to everyone. We'll talk about color and texture and the joy of taking an existing design and turning it into a personalized project that reminds you of your home. We'll even touch on hat design basics for those of you with an idea just waiting for a place to start. Find out where Nancy’s next design journey will take her as we relax and share a mutual love of beautiful places and beautiful yarn.

This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, December 3rd at 2:00pm Eastern, 1:00pm Central, 12:00pm Mountain, 11:00am Pacific

THIS CHAT WILL BE RECORDED

Your ZOOM Link will be sent the evening before and about 1 hour before the event. Check your spam filter if you do not see it.

Vawn Corrigan
December 17th, 2023

Discover Ireland's Rich Textile Heritage!

Embark on a captivating journey through Ireland's rich textile heritage. Join renowned textile historian and author Vawn Corrigan as she reveals the secrets of the ancient wool trade, intricate lacemaking, and iconic Aran knit that have shaped Irish communities for centuries. Through vibrant imagery and compelling storytelling, prepare to immerse yourself in the enduring beauty and sustainability of Irish textiles and be inspired to become a part of this timeless tradition. Discover Ireland's textile roots today.

This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, December 17th at 1:00pm Eastern, 12:00pm Central, 11:00am Mountain, 10:00am Pacific, 6:00pm GMT

THIS CHAT WILL BE RECORDED

Your ZOOM Link will be sent the evening before and about 1 hour before the event. Check your spam filter if you do not see it.

Carol Feller
February 18th, 2023

Join us on an exciting virtual trip around the mills of Ireland!

In her book 'Contemporary Irish Knits', author Carol Feller took readers on a journey through Ireland's yarn mills. Now, she's bringing that journey to life in this engaging talk. We’ll explore the world of Irish yarn production, where each mill has a unique history and types of yarn. Get an inside look into the mills, hear their stories, and find inspiration for your own knitting projects. Did you know that knitting cables and traditional spinning techniques go hand in hand? Carol's passion for cables shines through in her designs, especially when paired with authentic Irish yarn. But our journey doesn't end there - we'll also delve into the resurgence of sheep breeds in Ireland.

This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, February 18th at 1:00pm Eastern, 12:00pm Central, 11:00am Mountain, 10:00am Pacific, 6:00pm GMT

THIS CHAT WILL BE RECORDED

Your ZOOM Link will be sent the evening before and about 1 hour before the event. Check your spam filter if you do not see it.

View Previous Guests at Fiberside here >

We Appreciate Your Support

Fiberside Chats was borne as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic and initial lockdowns. Our goal was to stay connected with our community of makers and creators while offering meaningful content through programs.

As we've moved forward, we've made new friends and learned together in this virtual world called Zoom. Suddenly, we had a way to share and be together from the safety and comfort of our couch, all the while being miles and sometimes continents apart. At our Fiberside Chats, the world becomes closer again, at least for an hour.

Please sign up for the Longmont Yarn Shoppe weekly email to stay in the know about upcoming guests.

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