About The Artist…

The Blue Ridge Spinners and Weavers Guild began as a gathering of 10/15 friends in 2002 who shared their passion for fiber. To date, our membership exceeds 70. Members’ levels of interests run the gambit, whether raising fiber producing animals such as, Llamas, Sheep, Bunnies, Goats, Alpacas and more, or processing the fiber for spinning or felting, to using the processed fiber to knit, weave, crochet or felt to create finished and commissioned goods, all are committed to putting forth their finest efforts in fiber products.

In an effort to educate all in the various aspects of fiber, you will often see members of BRSWG at various Fairs, Festivals and Local Events demonstrating a “fleece to shawl or scarf”. This involves a couple of spinners carding or combing the fiber, then spinning it to yarn for the weaver to use to weave a shawl or scarf. Sheep to Shawl competitions include the shearing of a sheep for the fiber to be spun. Several members of BRSWG have competed in local and national Sheep to Shawl contests, finishing in award winning positions.

Many BRSWG members have award winning fiber animals and there are several members who have won awards for their finished goods.

The BRSWG is proud to be a guest of the Purcellville Train Depot during the WLAST. There will be a lot to see and do during your visit with us and we look forward to meeting you!!!!!!!!!!

All aspects of fiber products will be available for purchase. From raw fleece, bats, roving, hand spun or hand dyed yarn to finely finished goods of rugs, scarves, sweaters, napkins, table runners, fashion accessories and more.

Offering on tour: Over the course of the tour, there will be on going demonstrations in spinning, weaving, fiber processing, knitting, crocheting. There will be opportunities for visitors, children and adults, to weave, spin and needle felt.
Complimentary refreshing beverages.