Three Rivers Fibershed Make-a-Long
May 10 - September 30, 2024
The Three Rivers Fibershed is happy to announce its first ever make-a-long (MAL), a 20-week crafting MAL open to all types of crafters. Knitters, crocheters, weavers, natural dyers - everyone is welcome to join in by starting and completing a project with fiber and natural dyes sourced from within the Three Rivers Fibershed region!
Yarn dyed with marigolds
Photo by Emily Myatt
Finished Yarn
Photo by Emily Myatt
Completed Shawl
Photo by Emily Myatt
Important Dates
May 10th: TRF Make-a-Long begins
May 11-12th: Shepherd’s Harvest Sheep & Wool Festival - Visit many TRF Steward vendors at this weekend event. Find the perfect fiber for your project!
June 1: St. Cloud Spin Fest & Fiber Fair
Monthly Prizes
June, July, August, September
Each month a winner will be selected to win:
2 skeins of yarn from Badgerface Fiber
A copy of Stahmans Shawls and Scarves.
Share photos of your project with us on Instagram #threeriversfibershed to be entered to win!
Individuals will receive one entry for each post that TRF is tagged in. Winners will be selected at the end of the challenge in early October.
Fiber Assistance Grant Program
Three Rivers Fibershed’s (TRF) Fiber Assistance Grant Program provides opportunity for individuals to access local fiber and natural dye products.
We acknowledge that locally produced materials are often higher in cost and that this can be a barrier to individuals who are interested in working with these natural fibers and dyes. As an organization, we support local shepherds and natural dyers and the skill, time, and resources that go into producing local products in a way that is good for the land, good for animals, and good for our communities.
Fiber Assistance Grants are available in the amount of $25 or $50 and are available to support individuals who are interested in working with local fiber and natural dye products, and connect them with TRF Stewards who have these products available locally. Applicants must be a resident of a state included in TRF’s strategic geography (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota).
