The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival is one of the largest festivals of its kind celebrating all things sheep, from hoof to handwoven.

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Tickets and catalogs for the 2023 festival are now on sale at https://mswf2023.eventbrite.com.
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Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

4 hours ago

Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
Fiber Art Seminar Spotlight - In Blending Board Primer with Roy Clemes, you will learn basic techniques and use of a blending board from one of its designers. The class will not only demonstrate the versatility of the blending board -- blending fibers of various types, lengths, and colors -- but also the strength of the blending board - quickly preparing fiber in rolags for woolen spinning.Find full class details and register online at www.lessonface.com/sheepandwool. Be sure to check out our full lineup of classes while you are there. These are in-person classes!Looking to buy tickets or order a catalog? Find those at mswf2023.eventbrite.com/.#marylandwool #marylandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwool #marylandsheepandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwoolfestival2023 #mdsw #mdsw2023 #celebrating50years #ilovecolor #knittersofinstagram #wool #neverenoughyarn #handspinnersofinstagram #handspinner #handspin #handspunyarn #handspunstagram #handspunwool #roving #yarnonthehoof #handspunyarn #shoplocal #handspinning #colorinspiration #neverenoughcolor #neverenoughtime #tourdefleece #spinmorewool #spinnersgonnaspin #ilovespinning #artisandyer ... See MoreSee Less

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Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

1 day ago

Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
Fiber Art Seminar Spotlight - In Technicolor Shawls, Kim McBrien Evans will take you on an in-depth look at color play in shawls. Basic color theory and multiple yarn management techniques will up your shawl game. You can plan for amount of yarn you need and learn to use your leftovers to make fantastic garments. This is a half day class Friday afternoon.Find full class details and register online at www.lessonface.com/sheepandwool. Be sure to check out our full lineup of classes while you are there. These are in-person classes!Looking to buy tickets or order a catalog? Find those at mswf2023.eventbrite.com/.#ShopSmall #farmtoneedles #knitting #neverenoughyarn #yarnaddict #yarnlove #yarnaddiction #crochetersofig #knittersofinstagram #nevernotknitting #handknitting #knittersgonnaknit #i_love_knitting #knittingjoy #knitknitknit #ilovewool #marylandwool #marylandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwoolfestival2023 #mdsw #mdsw2023 #celebrating50years. ... See MoreSee Less

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Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

2 days ago

Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
Fiber Art Seminar Spotlight - In Needle Felted Whale with Kristen Walsh, you will make this needle felted whale that packs a lot of different techniques! You will master color gradation, creation of texture, using bead eyes, building “pieces” of your work on your work surface and then adding it to your project and using wire as an armature. All of that while making a wonderful whale that will grace your home for years to come. This is a half day class on Friday morning.Find full class details and register online at www.lessonface.com/sheepandwool. Be sure to check out our full lineup of classes while you are there. These are in-person classes!Looking to buy tickets or order a catalog? Find those at mswf2023.eventbrite.com/.#marylandwool #marylandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwool #marylandsheepandwoolfestival #marylandsheepandwoolfestival2023 #mdsw #mdsw2023 #celebrating50years #wool #felt #felted #feltedwool #feltedanimals #handfelt #handfelted #handfelting #handfeltedwool #roving #handdyedfiber #farmtofiber #farmtofelt #wool #ilovewool #ilovefelt #ilovefelting #woolfelt #needlefelted #needlefelt #cutefelt ... See MoreSee Less

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  • " This was paradise for me! My eyes feast on every booth that I walked through. It’s just amazing how creativity flows in everywhere I look. What I enjoyed the most is seeing the smile of satisfaction of people as they admire their newly acquired item. It’s like you can see heaven through their eyes. "

    Mjanejf on Ravelry

  • " I am a knitter, so I love seeing the variety of yarns for sale!  My son loves seeing the sheep and goats.  And my husband loves the food - especially the typical fair food and the lamb burgers! "

    Heather C.Sykesville, MD

  • " I always go here to stock up on roving for spinning & the wool yarn I use to weave. There are hundreds of vendors from all over the country selling incredible textiles, yarns, antiques & hand crafted items. "

    Manasi K.Seattle, WA

  • " There's plenty of fair food to be had there, not to mention some tasty lamb from a few vendors.  For the best food, go in the 4-H building and either purchase a BBQ sandwich or a leg of lamb sandwich.  Yum! "

    Wayne B.Charlotte, NC.

  • " Lots of animals to pet, sheepdog trials to watch, music, fairground food, shearing demonstrations, storytelling, wool spinning demos - fascinating, and it's outdoors, so the kids can be as loud as they want. "

    Anita W.Silver Spring, MD

  • " The festival is a great coming together of rural America. There is so much livestock, wool, yarn & southern food here, it's amazing. "

    Manasi K.Seattle, WA

  • " If you have any love whatsoever of sheep, wool, fleece, fiber, or anything to do with knitting, weaving, or spinning, then this is the festival for you. "

    Wayne B.Charlotte, NC
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