WE HAVE A VENDOR!

Yes, we have a vendor for camp! A surprise vendor, at that. You won't know who it is until you get to camp.

How are those Houdini socks coming along? I've given up on the two socks on two circulars thing. I'm now trying out these really cool little needles called HiyaHiya. They're only 9 inches long. It takes a bit of getting used to, but I seem to be making some progress.

Get knitting, ladies!

Nancy

It's getting closer......

Fiber Camp is only 3 weeks away!!!!

The registrations are coming in.....we're going to have a great group!

Anyone (besides Lynne) who have their Houdini Socks ready? Just send me a picture of your socks, and I'll post them here.

We still don't have a vendor for camp, we're still hoping, but it looks like it might be the perfect opportunity for us to have a big garage sale! I know I've been looking at my stash with a critical eye.

Counting the days,

Nancy

WOO-HOO!!!

We're starting to get registrations for the fall camp!

Lynne and I have been visiting local yarn stores - rounding up hand-outs and door prizes. We were at Needleworks Unlimited in Minneapolis yesterday, and it was really exciting to see our brochure on display there (thanks, Roseanne!).

We can't wait to see you at camp.

Nancy and Lynne

How are you doing on the Houdini Socks?????

Here are a couple of pictures of Lynne and Nancy's Houdini Socks in progress.

Lynne is using the brown varigated sock yarn, and since this picture was taken - has finished her second sock foot. @#$%&!!!!!

Nancy (that's me) has the varigated pink/purple sock yarn. I'm attempting 2 socks on 2 circulars. My socks are in the same state as the picture. I guess I'll have to get going.

Feel free to send us pictures of your socks in progess, and we'll post them!

Now, my knitting is calling......

Nancy

Registration Form

We discovered that if you were not a member of our Yahoo Group, you may not be able to access the camp brochure. So... We did our best to post the content of the brochure here. If you would like to join us for camp, please print the form and send it in. Space is limited. If you would like more information, post your question. Thanks!

Fall 2008 Fiber Camp
YMCA Camp Miller Retreat and Conference Center
October 23rd - October 26th 2008

Make new friends who love fiber as much as you do!
Knitting, crocheting, spinning, dyeing and anything fiber related happens here! Everyone can be part of the action. Large common room with gas fireplace overlooks Sturgeon Lake. Work on a camp project for charity or your own project(s) that you just haven’t had time for at home. Campers share ideas and techniques while spending your time your way.

Camp Miller is located in a pristine White Pine forest along the shoreline of beautiful Sturgeon Lake, 45 miles south of Duluth and less than two hours north of the Twin Cities, Minnesota. Besides the state of the art dining hall/conference center, we have a sauna and three winterized lodges with indoor bathrooms and showers. McLeod Leadership Lodge has bunkhouse style sleeping arrangements. Two large rooms with six bunks in each.


Activities:

Your welcome packet will contain information about camp and directions for our first activity.

Thursday and Friday Evenings
Our pre-camp Knit-Along Houdini Socks will continue. With support from all campers, we will cut into our socks for the addition of the “forgotten legs” of our socks.

Saturday

Beginning Drop Spindle Spinning. Lita Doeskin will begin her class after brunch. Please bring your own drop spindle, or visit our blog for instructions how to build your own from recycled CDs. Roving will be supplied.

Coffee Class.
Amy Grittman will follow the drop spindle class with an informative session on the wonders of coffee, including taste tests and treats.

Evening Show and Tell
The evening ends with door prizes & show and tell. Bring 2-3 projects to share with fellow campers.

Fiber Camp Registration 2008

You choose how long you want to stay. Please indicate when you will be arriving:

 Thursday (3 nights, 6 meals) $150
Arrive after 10am - first meal is dinner at 5pm.

 Friday (2 nights, 4 meals) $130
Arrive after 10 am - first meal is dinner at 5 pm.

Checkout around noon on SUNDAY

Name _____________________________________________
Address __________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Zip __________
Phone ( ) ________________
Email __________________________________

 I will be taking the drop spindle class.
 I will be taking the coffee class
Sign up for a room preference, efforts will be made to accommodate sleeping requests:
 Quieter  Doesn’t matter
 I can  Cannot sleep on the top bunk.

Send completed form and payment to:

Nancy Miller
9057 Glacier Bay
Woodbury, MN 55125

Cash or checks (made to Nancy Miller) only, please.
Still have questions? Call (651) 528-2981 or see the campmiller.org website for camp rules.

YMCA Camp Miller 89382 E. Frontage Road Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783 Phone: 218-3782-3188
www.fibercampmn.blogspot.com

Fall 2008 Fiber Camp Brochure Available

The Fall 2008 Fiber Camp registration/brochure is now available. The brochure may be accessed using the link on the right side of the screen.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment and we will contact you as soon as possible.

Thanks,

Lynne and Nancy

Get ready for Fall 2008 Fiber Camp!

It's official, we're on the countdown to Fiber Camp.

As a fun new activity, we're going to have a knitalong using the Houdini Sock pattern by Cat Bordhi. The pattern can be found at www.twistcollective.com.

The idea is that we will have at least one two-toed sock completed by camp, and we will get together one evening and attempt to insert the sock leg.

Check back for camp registration information.

Nancy

My how time flies!!!

It has been a few weeks since our last posting. We've been to the Shepherd's Choice sheep shearing at Kathy Pususta's farm. Sold a few things, saw a few campers. The day was beautiful.

Lynne and I are gearing up for the fall Fiber Camp. Camp will be held from Thursday, October 23, 2008 thru Sunday, October 28, 2008. If anyone has suggestions or comments regarding camp, please be sure to contact us.

Have a happy and safe 4th of July.

Lynne and Nancy

Get Ready for More Fiber!!

We are getting ready for the Sheep Shearing Day at Shepherd's Choice Farm on May 31. Kathy has asked us to participate again this year, and the day is sure to be a hit. In addition to the shearing, she plans lots of activities for all ages. There are animals, music, storytelling, vendors and food. What more could a person want?? I'm not sure exactly what is on the the playbill, so checkout the details at shepherdschoice.com, then click on "Sheep Shearing Festival."

Nancy and I have been busy doing some hand dyeing projects, and have managed to dye more than just our hands! Check out the pics of fabric and yarn:

We have more tricks up our sleeves, so check back to see how it goes....

Pictures from Camp

Here's a couple of pictures from show and tell.

This is a beautif moebius scarf knitted by Lita. The colors and pattern were fabulous.







Amy made these great mittens by splicing tiny scraps of yarn together. These scraps were saved from the ties that hold hanks of yarn together. Wow. Waste not, want not.

Want more fiber in your knitting diet?

Hi All,
We went to the Shepherd's Harvest in Lake Elmo, MN today. Luckily we went early, as it is now 3pm and raining. I'm sure this won't hamper the shopping or the animal petting, as these folks are persistent!

We found the roving deal of the morning 3 minutes after arriving, Nancy bought 3 batts (she just informed me that they are NOT wads) and some yarn remnants. She carried them tirelessly through all three buildings. When we arrived home we spent some time de-tangling and she wound things onto balls. They are very cute!

We ran into several people from knitting camp, and several that missed the last camp. We hope to see everyone again soon!

It's not too late to go to see what's up, as the Harvest is still running tomorrow -- Mother's Day!

Successful Fiber Camp

Spring Fiber Camp is in the books. A great time was had by all. The group was smallish - only 10 of us there, but Lynne and I were happy that the first camp we hosted went so well. We had two newbie campers - Molly and Angee - and I do believe we may see them again.

Everyone enjoyed staying at the McLeod Leadership Hall at Camp Miller. We were worried about the communal sleeping areas, but they really seemed to work out well. We snorers were in one room - and those quiet sleepers in another.

We would like to thank the following yarn stores that provided goodies and door prizes:

Shepherd's Choice - Thanks Cathy. Find her at http://www.shepherdschoice.com/. Cathy is hosting a Sheep Shearing at her store on Saturday, May 31. Check her website for details.

Yarn Cafe - http://www.yarn-cafe.com/ - Amy brought a whole carload of yarn from the store. I don't think any of us left camp without a purchase. Thanks.

Yarn Harbor - http://www.yarnharbor.com/ - Thank you for your donation.

Bella Lana Minneapolis - http://www.bellalanaminneapolis.com/ - a relatively new yarn store in the St. Anthony Main area of Minneapolis. Gorgeous store - thanks for the door prize.

Mother of all Fiber Crafts and Crooked Arbor Books - Hinckley, MN - Thank you for the coupons. She will be hosting a Fall Fest on October 4 & 5, 2008, and is looking for vendors. Contact Stacey at 651-253-5554 or msfoster@ecenet.com.

3 Kittens Needle Arts - http://www.threekittensyarnshoppe.com/ - Thank you for your gift certificate donation.

We had a great time Friday night dyeing yarn and roving with Kool-Aid, Wilton icing colors, and food coloring.

I had knit up a "blank" from some fingering weight yarn I had, hand painted it, fixed and dried it. I plan on raveling it and re-knitting it into a small shawl.

The rain turned to snow, but that didn't dampen our spirits at all. Saturday morning we rinsed our fiber and hung it to dry. After an all to short day of knitting, we concluded with show-and-tell and door prizes.

The Fall Fiber Camp has been scheduled for Thursday, October 23 thru Sunday, October 26, 2008. Camp will be held at YMCA Camp Miller.

Check back to see pictures of show-and-tell.

Welcome to Fiber Camp MN

This blog is intended to provide information, updates and pictures of the Fiber Camp held at the YMCA Camp Miller in Sturgeon Lake, MN

The camp was formerly known as the Northwoods Fiber Retreat. Lynne and Nancy have taken over the reins this year. Our spring camp will be held April 25-27, 2008. Check back for pictures and yarn tales.