MUSIC:

Andy Davis leading Maypole Dancing, accompanying on his accordian. 10 am – noon in front of the church

www.dancingmasters.com

Bondville Boys and Laura Molinelli
Returning to delight us with their bluegrass music beginning at
12:00 noon until 2:00 pm

FOOD:

Jamaica Community Church
serving inside, 11am - 2 pm: Corn Chowder, cold cut sandwiches, coffee and beverages, cookies and brownies.

Jamaica Fire Department
serving in front of Jamaica Country Market: Hot dogs and hamburgers

Asta's
Chef Michele serving in their parking lot: Grilled Knockworst, Bratwurst, corndogs, corn on the cob, garden salad, and iced tea.

VENDORS:

KIDS ACTIVITES:

Beginning Spindling

Knitting Nancy's with Abby

Making Yarn Dolls at the Jamaica Memorial Library

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FIBER ART,
CRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS & EVENTS:

Highlights of the day include:

SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES!!

Linda VanAlstyne and her sister Barbara Scappaticci are traveling to Jamaica to add their insights and fiber inspiration to Fiber Festival celebrators.

Three Mountain Inn is hosting their free classes ! Barbara is teaching Sweater Blocking, Finishing, and Buttonholes beginning at 10:30.

Linda is teaching needle felted embellishments for handknits beginning at 1:30.

VENDOR DEMONSTRATIONS

Marian White - weaving

Ruth Ticknor - spinning angora from a rabbit

Cheryl Flett - wet felting, needle felting

Kathleen Meeks - needle felting

Kami Lessord Golembeski - hand spinning

Patricia Blomgren - wheel spinning

Six Loose ladies - Sheep to Shawl Demo

Leslie Wind - jewelry making

Fletcher Farm - weaving

SPECIAL EVENTS!!

Highlights of the day include:


Sheep Shearing demonstrations with Jim McRae and Elizabeth Willis beginning at 10:30 (and going all day) in the parking lot of Asta's Restaurant;

Sheep and llama on display in Asta's parking lot;

Angora rabbits on display and for sale at vendors' exhibits;

Maria Bovie represented by her son Eric Bovie and granddaughter Joeanna Sayler, making available some of Maria's creations;

Jamaica Memorial Library - Book Sale and yarn doll making for kids;


Wool fleece washing, carding, spinning demos with Bonnie at Asta's;

Community Participation Weaving at Margie’s Muse – come weave in a piece of yourself (with fabric provided, or bring your own material to weave into the piece).

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Jamaica Fiber Festival 2008 Handspun Skein Contest

* Skein entries will be on display in the entryway of the Town Hall*

Skein Competition Rules:

• 1. All skeins must be hand spun.
  2. All skeins must be 50 percent or more animal fiber (sheep, camelid, goat, canine)
     
  3.   Entry fee of $1/skein.  Each item must be accompanied by a 3 x 5-inch card folded in half.  On one half of the outside of the card, list the fiber content and brief description (ie: 2ply, 3ply, lace weight, “worsted”).  On the other outside half, a brief description that might include fiber preparation method, special techniques used or appropriate use for your yarn.  On the inside list your name, address, telephone/email.  Tie to your skein, folded and sealed with a staple or tape.

   

  Judging:

  •  Items will be judged anonymously, with points given for creativity, hand-feel, craftsmanship, visual appeal, appropriate use of fiber and technique. Presentation, effectiveness, written description, intended use and other factors will be included at the judge's discretion.

  
  •  1st - 3rd place will be recognized.  “Best In Show” will receive a $25 cash award sponsored by the Northeast Handspinners Association.

   

  Skeins may be dropped off at Margie’s Muse Fire & Fiber Arts
  3796 VT Rt. 30 (Main Street) Jamaica, VT 05343  during regular business hours up until 10 a.m. Saturday May 17.  (closed Tues and Wed, but you can leave it on the porch in a plastic bag with identification).

  Skeins may be mailed to Margaret Silvia  PO Box 274 Jamaica, VT 05343 to arrive no later than Friday May 16.

  Skeins may be picked up at the Festival, Saturday May 17, after 2 p.m.  Skeins will be returned by mail if a return envelope with proper postage is provided.  Skeins may be donated to the Jamaica Fiber Festival to be incorporated into a special raffle item for next year’s event. (please include a signed note if you want to donate your skein).

   

  Any/All Proceeds will benefit the renovations of the Historic Jamaica Town Hall

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RAFFLE:

Buy raffle tickets at the tent next to Muzzy’s Hardware. Drawing is in front of the church. Need not be present to win. Be sure to get your tickets in time! There will be other great prizes you won’t want to miss! Benefits the Town Hall Restoration Fund (notice the new chairs and stage improvements over the past years?!)

*Land & Lamb Co. Inc.: Navajo-churro yarn and more

* Sunrise Hill Farm: needle felted sheep

* Green Mountain Spinnery: yarn/kit

* Cheryl Avenue Fiber: felted item

* Ibiwisi Alpacas: dyed roving

* Maybelle Farm: Shetland roving

* Snow Angel Alpacas: a Derby angel

* Snow Angel Alpacas: knit alpaca hat and scarf

* Centre Artisans: original print

* Libble D. Inc.: hat

* Maridadi Interiors: large palm leaf basket

* Leslie Wind, Shawl and Sweater Pins: cable needle pendant

* Fletcher Farm School: gift certificate

* Margie’s Muse: Gift Certificate

* Wendy Bruso: Original Theorem painting

* Wendy Bruso: Needle felted pumpkins and snowman

* Adrienne Carroll: hand crocheted afghan

And More!!

Buy tickets ($1 each or $5 for 6) before Fiber Fest at Margie’s Muse, Jamaica Transfer Station, and at Jamaica Country Market.
During the fiber fest day, tickets may be purchased at the Fiber Fest tent in front of Muzzy’s Hardware up until 3:30.
Drawing at 3:45 in front of church.
Need not be present to win.