Vending at the Wyoming Wool and Sheep Festival

 The Wild West Rug Hookers and I ventured to Kemmerer Wyoming for the very first Wyoming Wool and Sheep Festival. Patty, Debra, and Catherine all demonstrated hooking rugs and I sold hand dyed fiber and yarns. 

We were settling in for the day. The Triangle Park in Kemmerer was the perfect place and the weather was perfect as well. 

I am getting my frame all ready even though I never had a chance to sit down and hook. Patty was all ready and had a great time demonstrating rug hooking to a lot of interested people.

Catherine Buttrick who is the new ATHA Region 10 Rep came with her husband from Idaho to hook with us. 

Debra showed these young ladies and one more sister how to hook for a long time. At one point they were on their hands and knees watching what she was doing under the frame. One of the girls stayed quite a while and watched over Debra's shoulder. 

I enjoyed talking about fiber with so many customers!. All of the beginner rug kits sold and I have orders for more. The hand dyed roving, silk hankies (no not for your nose) and specialty yarns sold really well.

John Buttrick seemed to have the most fun. He really knows how to relax. 

Catherine went home with a fleece of wonderful 21 micron wool. I can't wait to see what she spins with this!

The Festival was a success and it is tentatively set to be in Thermopolis next year. We plan on teaching a rug hooking class since we will have time to prepare. We are all so happy we went and we met the best people!!