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Thank You!

Dear Friends,I am so glad this year's event is finally here. I think it might be the best one yet. Being back in a hotel environment is the rightchoice for us all. It's so much more comfortable than the cavernous convention center. With our new location offering so manyrooms, with such versatility and flexibility, it allows us the ability to include several special interest studios as well as 3 dedicat-ed Market rooms. The feedback we've had from you regarding the creative classes is greatly appreciated. We heard your requestsand as evidenced by the choice of classes this year, we realize your growing interest in the creative arts.

We're thankful to Brooklyn Tweed who brought John Crane's Sheep Breed Exhibition all the way from Portland, Oregon in theFiber Studio. Be sure to stop in and see the 75+ breeds on display.

We're pleased to also be able to feature the Creative Open Studio, in a dedicated sewing room, sponsored by Janome and AmyBaughman Sew & Quilt in Cranberry, PA.with make and take activities. Having a chance to sit and play on several models ofsewing machines and try out the many features in a no pressure, relaxed environment is a wonderful opportunity.

Fabrics from Around the World will be one of the exhibitions, graciously lent by the 3 Rivers Quilters Guild, and there will beQuilts on display also.

A 911 Tribute Quilt will be featured. The quilt, titled "Remember Me," made by Carol Mesimer, was made after the 911tragedy. This is the last stop for the quilt before it becomes part of the permanent display at the 911 Memorial and Museum inNew York.

The Maker Space, sponsored by Clover, USA, and Lion Brand Yarn is a space where you can sit and chill out, try your handat a new crafting activity, and sample some fun new yarns in Lion Brand's Yarn Lounge. We have brought back Free Learn toKnit and Crochet Sessions, compliments of Lion Brand. Each participant receives a tote bag with needles, yarn and basicinstructions. Bethany Community Ministry volunteers will host the Knit & Crochet sessions and have a retro jewelry sale as partof their upcoming fundraising efforts.

The Western Pa Girl Scouts will assist with you with a FREE Pgh HandMade Heart Making activity all day Sunday and they'llbe selling cookies!

The Pgh HandMade Hearts initiative, started last year after the tragic shooting at a Squirrel Hill Synagogue, has had a rippleeffect. Many other cities have picked up the heart making initiative. Here in Pittsburgh, we have engaged hundreds of volunteersof all ages and made hearts and distributed over 5500 in the region. I am grateful to everyone who participated in the first yearand encourage you to keep on being kind with these small acts of kindness.

This was a year of transition. We lost our Mother, Irene Kierski. Losing a mother is not easy, but it serves as a reminder of all ofthe truly important and precious things in life. It reminds us that life is indeed short. Make the most of each day and to be thebest person you can be. Celebrate each day! Be selfless, be kind, treat your neighbors the way you would like to be treated, andpass those lessons on to our children.

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A Special Thank You to the following people and organizationsthat helped to make this event a success:

Amy Baughman Sew & QuiltAnzula YarnsBerrocoBrooklyn TweedCarol MesimerCloverDebbie JackninDharma Trading

Fat Quarter ShopsGreen Mountain EnergyJanomeJimmy Beans WoolKnit PicksKnitting FeverKraemer YarnsKreinik Mfg. Co

Please see a complete thank you list on the website: www.pghknitandcrochet.com for all of the additional contributions and help that came in after the program went to print.

Linda PepperLion Brand YarnMinuteman Press of Allison ParkPfaffPittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh SteelersRobert Kaufmann FabricsThornton Sewing Machines

Three Rivers Quilt GuildUniversal YarnsUPMC Senior CommunitiesWQEDRandy, Sarah, Lucy, Attila, all of

our volunteers and staff

Warmly,

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We're thankful to Brooklyn Tweed whobrought John Crane's Sheep Breed

Exhibition all the way from Portland, Oregon in the Fiber Studio. Be sure to

stop in and see the 75+ breeds on display.

Sheep BreedExhibition

Maker SpaceWe have a lot going on in the Maker Space sponsored by

Clover USA and Lion Brand Yarns.

A Clover, USA educator will be onsite offering a different make andtake activity each day for fabric and yarn lovers. All activities are

FREE and will be on a drop in basis, however, seating will be limited.

FREE Learn to Knit and Learn to Crochet Classes, sponsored byLion Brand Yarn and hosted by the Bethany Community Ministries

volunteers.

Learn to Knit and Crochet Class Schedule:Friday, 2:00 pm, Learn to Knit

Friday, 4:00 pm, Learn to CrochetSaturday, 10:30 am, Learn to Knit

Saturday, 11:30 am, Learn to CrochetSaturday, 2:30 pm, Learn to Knit

Saturday, 4:30 pm, Learn to Crochet

Sign up sheets for Friday and Saturday sessions will be available inthe Maker Space each day. Seating is limited and students will be

taken on a first come, first serve basis.

Sunday, all day, a yarn wrapped heart will be offered for FREE andled by the Girl Scouts of W. PA, sponsored by Lion Brand Yarn. Girl

Scout Cookies will be available to purchase.

A Garden Party with CloverClover will be offering several FREE Make and Take Flower crafts

to get you started on your Spring Accessories and Decor

Friday11:00 am – 12:15 pm – Hana Ami Flowers12:30 pm – 1:45 pm – Pom Pom Makers

Saturday2:30 pm – 3:15 pm – Kanzashi Flowers

3:30 pm – 4:45 pm – YoYo Makers

Saturday Evening Block Party7:30 pm – 10:30 pm – Tassel Making

Sunday10:00 am – 11:00 am – Pom Poms

11:15 am – 12:15 pm – Hana Ami Flowers1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Yo Yo Makers

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Kanzashi Flowers

911 Tribute QuiltsCarol Mesimer’s 911 Tribute Quilt titled ‘Remember Me’ will be ondisplay all weekend. The quilt was made after the 911 tragedy and

has been featured in many locations. Pittsburgh will be the last stopfor this stunning piece before it goes to the 911 Memorial in NY as

part of it’s permanent exhibition.

Linda Pepper’s ‘Fallen Hearts’ Quilt will be on display all 3 days.Flight 93 went directly over the school where Linda was workingbefore it crashed. You can meet with her from 12:00-1:00 pm on

Saturday in the Maker Space.

25 Million Stitch ProjectYou are invited to participate in the 25 Million Stitch Project. Panelsfrom the project will be on display. Fabric, threads and needles will

be available for you to sit, stitch and participate.

All materials provided for you in the Maker Space by our sponsors.Lion Brand Yarns and Clover supplies will be available for purchase

in the Maker Space with Kreinik Mfg Co and Songbird Artistry.

SPECIAL EVENTSCreative Open Studio

Get your creative juices on! Sponsored by Janome and Amy Baughman’s Sew & Quilt.

There will be FREE fun and easy make and take activities offeredevery 90 minutes, all 3 days, with embroidery

sessions, and special presentations with guest speakers as well as quilts on display!

Janome Educator and Modern Quilt Guild teacher Miriam Coffeywill be on hand all 3 days with:

- Machine Quilting Demos- String Quilting

- Choosing the Perfect Quarter Inch Seam and why Threads Matter!

Triangle FrenzyOn Saturday, Susan Courson, from the Scrubgrass Quilting Guildwill present a demo: Triangle Frenzy from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM in

the Creative Open Studio. The Triangle Frenzy Swirl pattern byBunnie Cleland enables you to create many effects with borderfabrics. Susan will show a few examples and demonstrate the

process step by step.

Fabrics from Around the WorldFabrics from Around the World will be one of the exhibitions,

graciously lent by the 3 Rivers Quilt Guild.

Visit Amy’s booths in the Creative Open Studio with Janomemachines, a Stitch Studio, and all of your sewing and

quilting needs.

Fiber StudioSheep Breed Exhibition

We’re thankful to Brooklyn Tweed who brought John Crane’s SheepBreed Exhibition all the way from Portland, Oregon in the FiberStudio. Be sure to stop in and see the 75+ breeds on display all

weekend long.

Spinning and Weaving DemosSpinning and Weaving Demos with Cody Edgar. Wheels, spinning

supplies and fiber for sale with Phi Fibers, all weekend.

Shave ‘Em to Save ‘EmShave ‘Em to Save ‘Em with Amy Ross Manko from Ross Farm

Saturday Evening at 7:30 pm

Join Amy Ross Manko of The Ross Farm on Saturday night at 7:30during our Block Party for her talk on raising rare breed sheep,

working with the Livestock Conservancy’s innovative new projectand ask her all your questions about spinning and knitting outside

of the box. The talk is FREE, but if you’d like to donate to thepreservation efforts, you may do so.

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Susan’s Fiber ShopSusan McFarlandwww.susansfiber.comBooths 44-45

Twisted Yarn and FiberWanda Zaharfywww.twistedyarnfiber.comBooth 32

Underhill FarmWilliam Churchillwww.underhillfarmpa.comBooth 21

Yarnbyrds, LLCRobin Sims Richeywww.yarnbirds.comBooth 15

Youghiogheny YarnsKeri Fosbrinkwww.youghioghenyyarns.comBooth 40

OAKMONT BALLROOM:Booths 49-69Allegheny Fiber ArtsTara Munchwww.etsy.com/shop/AlleghenyFiberArtsBooth 69

Alpaca Kid & EweKathy Arnoldwww.alpacaEstore.comBooth 51

Anita’s HomespunAnita Hotchkisswww.anitashomespun.netBooth 61

Blue Heron YarnsDemian Savitswww.blueheronyama.comBooth 64

Brooklyn HaberdasheryPaige Satowww.brooklynhaberdashery.comBooths 62-63

Cozy Color WorksSandy Andersonwww.cozycolorworks.comBooths 54-55

Frog It! YarnsTasha Poewww.frogityarns.comBooths 66

The Fuzzy BunnyLiz Yockelwww.fuzzybunnyyarn.comBooth 65

Green Mountain EnergySPONSORwww.greenmountainenergy.comBooth 67

Harps & Thistles Yarn EmporiumCindy Michaelwww.harpsandthistles.comBooth 50

Long Island Yarn & FarmTabbethia Hauboldwww.liyarnandfarm.comBooths 56-57

Ridgetop PotterySusan Rameywww.ridgetoppottery.comBooth 49

SheepshedDonna Carlstromwww.sheepshed.netBooth 58

Space CadetStephanie Alfordwww.spacecadetyarn.comBooth 52

Unplanned PeacockNatasha Laity Snyderwww.unplannedpeacock.comBooth 53

Willow Street WorkshopsHannah BuehlerBooth 68

ZanieCraftsSuzanne O’Brienwww.zenicrafts.comBooth 60

DUQUESNE ROOM:Booths 70-84

A&L Sharpening ServiceLiza Goldberg – Friday and Saturday only,outside of Duquesne Room

Clare Margaret Hand Cut PaperClare Margaretwww.etsy.com/shop/claremargaret717Booth 78

FeltHappinessJuliane Gormanwww.felthappiness.comBooth 77

The Maasai InternationalMinala Grace Harriswww.justafricaimage.comBooths 74-75

Quilters CornerMary Beth Hartnettwww.quilterscorner-pa.comBooth 82

Thornton CoMary Thorntonwww.thorntonco.comBooths 79-80

Twisted Fiber ArtBeth Gorishekwww.twistedfiberart.comBooths 83-84

Songbird ArtistryJennifer Oreficewww.songbirdartisty.comBooth 81 & MAKER SPACE

Stramba Farm AlpacasTerri Strambawww.strambafarmalpacas.comBooths 70-71-72

Wilsons Calico CornerMarilyn Wilsonwww.wilsonscalico.comBooth 73

Please see a complete list on the website: www.pghknitandcrochet.com for all of the additional exhibitors that came in after the program went to print.

2020 Exhibitors PLEASE NOTE: There are 3 Exhibit Halls this year, THE GREENTREE BALLROOM,THE OAKMONT BALLROOM and THE DUQUESNE ROOM.

Exhibitors are listed alphabetically under each room.

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Friday: 10:30 am Registration opens – 1st floor outside of GreenTree Ballroom11:00 am to 6:00 pm Marketplace – 1st floor – GreenTree, Oakmont and Duquesne Rooms11:00 am to 6:00 pm Creative Open Studio – Sponsored by Janome and Amy Baughman Sew &

Quilt -Westinghouse Room – 1st floor11:00 am to 6:00 pm Maker Space – Sponsored by Lion Brand Yarns and Clover (Free Learn to Knit and

Crochet Sessions) – Foster Room 1st floor 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Fiber Studio – Sheep Breed Exhibition, Spinning and Weaving Demos – Starzl Room

1st floor 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Scissor Sharpening – outside of Duquesne Room11:00 pm to 6:00 pm Scavenger Hunt – All 3 Marketplace Rooms – GreenTree, Oakmont and Duquesne12:00 pm to 7:30 pm Classes – 1st floor and 5th floor (one classroom on Fifth Floor – Use Tower 1 Elevator)

Saturday:8:30 am Registration opens – 1st floor outside of GreenTree Ballroom10:00 am to 6:00 pm Marketplace – 1st floor – GreenTree, Oakmont and Duquesne Rooms10:00 am to 6:00 pm Creative Open Studio – Sponsored by Janome and Amy Baughman Sew & Quilt –

Westinghouse Room – 1st floor10:00 am to 6:00 pm Maker Space – Sponsored by Lion Brand Yarns and Clover (Free Learn to Knit and

Crochet sessions) – Foster Room 1st floor10:00 am to 6:00 pm Fiber Studio – Sheep Breed Exhibition, Spinning and Weaving Demos – Starzl Room

1st floor 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Scissor Sharpening – outside of Duquesne Room10:00 am to 6:00 pm Scavenger Hunt – All 3 Marketplace Rooms – GreenTree, Oakmont and Duquesne9:00 am to 5:00 pm Classes – 1st floor and 5th floor (one classroom on Fifth Floor – Use Tower 1 Elevator)7:30 pm to 10:30 pm Block Party! 1st floor: Ongoing demos, trunk shows, meet the teachers, spin in, string

art and more!!! Free with your admission ticket.

Sunday:8:30 am Registration opens – 1st floor outside of GreenTree Ballroom10:00 am to 3:30 pm Marketplace – 1st floor – GreenTree, Oakmont and Duquesne Rooms10:00 am to 3:30 pm Creative Open Studio – Sponsored by Janome and Amy Baughman Sew & Quilt -

Westinghouse Room – 1st floor10:00 am to 3:30 pm Maker Space – Sponsored by Lion Brand Yarns and Clover (Pgh HandMade Heart

making) – Foster Room 1st floor10:00 am to 3:30 pm Fiber Studio – Sheep Breed Exhibition, Spinning and Weaving Demos – Starzl Room

1st floor 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Scavenger Hunt – All 3 Marketplace Rooms – GreenTree, Oakmont and Duquesne2:00 pm Grand Prize Drawings 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Classes – 1st floor and 5th floor (one classroom on Fifth floor – use Tower 1 Elevator)3:30 pm Festival Marketplace closes

Please note: GRAND PRIZES are in the Duquesne Room! Don’t forget to enter for your chance to win!

2020 Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival ScheduleAmy Baughman Sew & Quilt, LLCAmy Baughmanwww.amybaughman.comBooths located inside CREATIVE OPEN STUDIO(Sponsored by Janome)

PhiFiberKit Snyderetsy.com/phifiberBooth located inside FIBER STUDIO(STARZL classroom)

Kreinik Mfg. CoDoug Kreinikwww.kreinik.comBooth located inside MAKER SPACE withSongbird Artistry.

GREENTREE BALLROOM:Booths 1-48

Adirondack YarnsSue Coffrinwww.adirondackyarns.comBooths 41-42

Aisling YarnsChrista Hobsonwww.aislingyarns.comBooths 1-2

Artisanal YarnsRobert Scheiberwww.artisanalyarns.comBooths 27-28

Bead BizJean Glasswww.beadbiz.orgBooths 13-14

Brooklyn Tweed & Yarns by Design PALuigi Bocciawww.brooklyntweed.comBooth 8

Natalie Belmontyarnsbydesignpa.comBooth 8

Country KeepsakesLinda Salitrynskiwww.countrykeepsakesonline.comBooths 35-36-37

Created 4U By LauraLaura Reganwww.etsy.com/shop/created4ubyLauraBooth 48

Fairy Tale KnitsDawn Craigwww.fairytaleknits.comBooths 19-20

Fine Points, IncLiz Tekuswww.finepoints.comBooth 12

Good for Ewe YarnPaige Shipleywww.goodforeweyarn.comBooth 17

Heidi & LanaMargaret Johnsonwww.heidiandlana.comBooth 16

Holiday YarnsJennifer Vancalcarwww.holidayyarns.comBooth 47

Jehovah Jireh WoolmillAmy & Greg Franciscowww.woolmill.comBooths 6-7

Kathy’s KreationsKathy Zimmermanwww.kathys-kreations.comBooths 25-26

Knitting NotionsCatherine Harrisonwww.knittingnotions.comBooths 33-34

Lazy O RanchDawn A. Shafferwww.learntoknitncrochet.comBooth 38

Leading Men Fiber ArtsSteve Fegertleadingmenfiberarts.comBooths 3-4-5

Love Laugh Crochet(Formerly Crochet by Faye)Robyn Chachulawww.lovelaughcrochet.comBooth 18

LunaStitch Knitting BagsDonna Cornelison lunastitch.fibercrafty.comBooth 9

MAB Elements(Formerly The Flaming Ice Cube)Michele Barrattwww.MABElements.comBooth 11

MollyGirl YarnAngela Croninwww.mollygirlyarn.comBooth 10

North Light FibersSven Risomwww.northlightfibers.comBooths 29-30

Noti Yarns, LLCShery Cookwww.notiyarn.comBooths 23-24

Sheepish CreationsPam Bateswww.sheepishcreations.comBooth 22

Shirsty Cat DesignsKelly Straubwww.shirstycat.comBooth 46

Spinaway FarmBrice Wonderswww.spinawayfarm.comBooth 39

StarKnitsAllena Williamswww.starknits.netBooth 31

Superfine Yarn CoSarah Flinnwww.superfineyarn.comBooth 43

2020 Exhibitors


PLEASE NOTE: There are 3 Exhibit Halls this year, THE GREENTREE BALLROOM,THE OAKMONT BALLROOM and THE DUQUESNE ROOM.


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Susan’s Fiber ShopSusan McFarlandwww.susansfiber.comBooths 44-45

Twisted Yarn and FiberWanda Zaharfywww.twistedyarnfiber.comBooth 32

Underhill FarmWilliam Churchillwww.underhillfarmpa.comBooth 21

Yarnbyrds, LLCRobin Sims Richeywww.yarnbirds.comBooth 15

Youghiogheny YarnsKeri Fosbrinkwww.youghioghenyyarns.comBooth 40

OAKMONT BALLROOM:Booths 49-69Allegheny Fiber ArtsTara Munchwww.etsy.com/shop/AlleghenyFiberArtsBooth 69

Alpaca Kid & EweKathy Arnoldwww.alpacaEstore.comBooth 51

Anita’s HomespunAnita Hotchkisswww.anitashomespun.netBooth 61

Blue Heron YarnsDemian Savitswww.blueheronyama.comBooth 64

Brooklyn HaberdasheryPaige Satowww.brooklynhaberdashery.comBooths 62-63

Cozy Color WorksSandy Andersonwww.cozycolorworks.comBooths 54-55

Frog It! YarnsTasha Poewww.frogityarns.comBooths 66

The Fuzzy BunnyLiz Yockelwww.fuzzybunnyyarn.comBooth 65

Green Mountain EnergySPONSORwww.greenmountainenergy.comBooth 67

Harps & Thistles Yarn EmporiumCindy Michaelwww.harpsandthistles.comBooth 50

Long Island Yarn & FarmTabbethia Hauboldwww.liyarnandfarm.comBooths 56-57

Ridgetop PotterySusan Rameywww.ridgetoppottery.comBooth 49

SheepshedDonna Carlstromwww.sheepshed.netBooth 58

Space CadetStephanie Alfordwww.spacecadetyarn.comBooth 52

Unplanned PeacockNatasha Laity Snyderwww.unplannedpeacock.comBooth 53

Willow Street WorkshopsHannah BuehlerBooth 68

ZanieCraftsSuzanne O’Brienwww.zenicrafts.comBooth 60

DUQUESNE ROOM:Booths 70-84

A&L Sharpening ServiceLiza Goldberg – Friday and Saturday only,outside of Duquesne Room

Clare Margaret Hand Cut PaperClare Margaretwww.etsy.com/shop/claremargaret717Booth 78

FeltHappinessJuliane Gormanwww.felthappiness.comBooth 77

The Maasai InternationalMinala Grace Harriswww.justafricaimage.comBooths 74-75

Quilters CornerMary Beth Hartnettwww.quilterscorner-pa.comBooth 82

Thornton CoMary Thorntonwww.thorntonco.comBooths 79-80

Twisted Fiber ArtBeth Gorishekwww.twistedfiberart.comBooths 83-84

Songbird ArtistryJennifer Oreficewww.songbirdartisty.comBooth 81 & MAKER SPACE

Stramba Farm AlpacasTerri Strambawww.strambafarmalpacas.comBooths 70-71-72

Wilsons Calico CornerMarilyn Wilsonwww.wilsonscalico.comBooth 73


2020 Exhibitors PLEASE NOTE: There are 3 Exhibit Halls this year, THE GREENTREE BALLROOM,THE OAKMONT BALLROOM and THE DUQUESNE ROOM.


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We're thankful to Brooklyn Tweed whobrought John Crane's Sheep Breed

Exhibition all the way from Portland, Oregon in the Fiber Studio. Be sure to

stop in and see the 75+ breeds on display.

Sheep BreedExhibition

Maker SpaceWe have a lot going on in the Maker Space sponsored by

Clover USA and Lion Brand Yarns.

A Clover, USA educator will be onsite offering a different make andtake activity each day for fabric and yarn lovers. All activities are

FREE and will be on a drop in basis, however, seating will be limited.

FREE Learn to Knit and Learn to Crochet Classes, sponsored byLion Brand Yarn and hosted by the Bethany Community Ministries

volunteers.

Learn to Knit and Crochet Class Schedule:Friday, 2:00 pm, Learn to Knit

Friday, 4:00 pm, Learn to CrochetSaturday, 10:30 am, Learn to Knit

Saturday, 11:30 am, Learn to CrochetSaturday, 2:30 pm, Learn to Knit

Saturday, 4:30 pm, Learn to Crochet

Sign up sheets for Friday and Saturday sessions will be available inthe Maker Space each day. Seating is limited and students will be

taken on a first come, first serve basis.

Sunday, all day, a yarn wrapped heart will be offered for FREE andled by the Girl Scouts of W. PA, sponsored by Lion Brand Yarn. Girl

Scout Cookies will be available to purchase.

A Garden Party with CloverClover will be offering several FREE Make and Take Flower crafts

to get you started on your Spring Accessories and Decor

Friday11:00 am – 12:15 pm – Hana Ami Flowers12:30 pm – 1:45 pm – Pom Pom Makers

Saturday2:30 pm – 3:15 pm – Kanzashi Flowers

3:30 pm – 4:45 pm – YoYo Makers

Saturday Evening Block Party7:30 pm – 10:30 pm – Tassel Making

Sunday10:00 am – 11:00 am – Pom Poms

11:15 am – 12:15 pm – Hana Ami Flowers1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Yo Yo Makers

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Kanzashi Flowers

911 Tribute QuiltsCarol Mesimer’s 911 Tribute Quilt titled ‘Remember Me’ will be ondisplay all weekend. The quilt was made after the 911 tragedy and

has been featured in many locations. Pittsburgh will be the last stopfor this stunning piece before it goes to the 911 Memorial in NY as

part of it’s permanent exhibition.

Linda Pepper’s ‘Fallen Hearts’ Quilt will be on display all 3 days.Flight 93 went directly over the school where Linda was workingbefore it crashed. You can meet with her from 12:00-1:00 pm on

Saturday in the Maker Space.

25 Million Stitch ProjectYou are invited to participate in the 25 Million Stitch Project. Panelsfrom the project will be on display. Fabric, threads and needles will

be available for you to sit, stitch and participate.

All materials provided for you in the Maker Space by our sponsors.Lion Brand Yarns and Clover supplies will be available for purchase

in the Maker Space with Kreinik Mfg Co and Songbird Artistry.

SPECIAL EVENTSCreative Open Studio

Get your creative juices on! Sponsored by Janome and Amy Baughman’s Sew & Quilt.

There will be FREE fun and easy make and take activities offeredevery 90 minutes, all 3 days, with embroidery

sessions, and special presentations with guest speakers as well as quilts on display!

Janome Educator and Modern Quilt Guild teacher Miriam Coffeywill be on hand all 3 days with:

- Machine Quilting Demos- String Quilting

- Choosing the Perfect Quarter Inch Seam and why Threads Matter!

Triangle FrenzyOn Saturday, Susan Courson, from the Scrubgrass Quilting Guildwill present a demo: Triangle Frenzy from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM in

the Creative Open Studio. The Triangle Frenzy Swirl pattern byBunnie Cleland enables you to create many effects with borderfabrics. Susan will show a few examples and demonstrate the

process step by step.

Fabrics from Around the WorldFabrics from Around the World will be one of the exhibitions,

graciously lent by the 3 Rivers Quilt Guild.

Visit Amy’s booths in the Creative Open Studio with Janomemachines, a Stitch Studio, and all of your sewing and

quilting needs.

Fiber StudioSheep Breed Exhibition

We’re thankful to Brooklyn Tweed who brought John Crane’s SheepBreed Exhibition all the way from Portland, Oregon in the FiberStudio. Be sure to stop in and see the 75+ breeds on display all

weekend long.

Spinning and Weaving DemosSpinning and Weaving Demos with Cody Edgar. Wheels, spinning

supplies and fiber for sale with Phi Fibers, all weekend.

Shave ‘Em to Save ‘EmShave ‘Em to Save ‘Em with Amy Ross Manko from Ross Farm

Saturday Evening at 7:30 pm

Join Amy Ross Manko of The Ross Farm on Saturday night at 7:30during our Block Party for her talk on raising rare breed sheep,

working with the Livestock Conservancy’s innovative new projectand ask her all your questions about spinning and knitting outside

of the box. The talk is FREE, but if you’d like to donate to thepreservation efforts, you may do so.

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Mary PickarScott (Scooterpie) Manko

Jan Adair CarrTrudy File

In Memoryof our Fiber Friends

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Thank You!

Dear Friends,I am so glad this year's event is finally here. I think it might be the best one yet. Being back in a hotel environment is the rightchoice for us all. It's so much more comfortable than the cavernous convention center. With our new location offering so manyrooms, with such versatility and flexibility, it allows us the ability to include several special interest studios as well as 3 dedicat-ed Market rooms. The feedback we've had from you regarding the creative classes is greatly appreciated. We heard your requestsand as evidenced by the choice of classes this year, we realize your growing interest in the creative arts.

We're thankful to Brooklyn Tweed who brought John Crane's Sheep Breed Exhibition all the way from Portland, Oregon in theFiber Studio. Be sure to stop in and see the 75+ breeds on display.

We're pleased to also be able to feature the Creative Open Studio, in a dedicated sewing room, sponsored by Janome and AmyBaughman Sew & Quilt in Cranberry, PA.with make and take activities. Having a chance to sit and play on several models ofsewing machines and try out the many features in a no pressure, relaxed environment is a wonderful opportunity.

Fabrics from Around the World will be one of the exhibitions, graciously lent by the 3 Rivers Quilters Guild, and there will beQuilts on display also.

A 911 Tribute Quilt will be featured. The quilt, titled "Remember Me," made by Carol Mesimer, was made after the 911tragedy. This is the last stop for the quilt before it becomes part of the permanent display at the 911 Memorial and Museum inNew York.

The Maker Space, sponsored by Clover, USA, and Lion Brand Yarn is a space where you can sit and chill out, try your handat a new crafting activity, and sample some fun new yarns in Lion Brand's Yarn Lounge. We have brought back Free Learn toKnit and Crochet Sessions, compliments of Lion Brand. Each participant receives a tote bag with needles, yarn and basicinstructions. Bethany Community Ministry volunteers will host the Knit & Crochet sessions and have a retro jewelry sale as partof their upcoming fundraising efforts.

The Western Pa Girl Scouts will assist with you with a FREE Pgh HandMade Heart Making activity all day Sunday and they'llbe selling cookies!

The Pgh HandMade Hearts initiative, started last year after the tragic shooting at a Squirrel Hill Synagogue, has had a rippleeffect. Many other cities have picked up the heart making initiative. Here in Pittsburgh, we have engaged hundreds of volunteersof all ages and made hearts and distributed over 5500 in the region. I am grateful to everyone who participated in the first yearand encourage you to keep on being kind with these small acts of kindness.

This was a year of transition. We lost our Mother, Irene Kierski. Losing a mother is not easy, but it serves as a reminder of all ofthe truly important and precious things in life. It reminds us that life is indeed short. Make the most of each day and to be thebest person you can be. Celebrate each day! Be selfless, be kind, treat your neighbors the way you would like to be treated, andpass those lessons on to our children.

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A Special Thank You to the following people and organizationsthat helped to make this event a success:

Amy Baughman Sew & QuiltAnzula YarnsBerrocoBrooklyn TweedCarol MesimerCloverDebbie JackninDharma Trading

Fat Quarter ShopsGreen Mountain EnergyJanomeJimmy Beans WoolKnit PicksKnitting FeverKraemer YarnsKreinik Mfg. Co

Please see a complete thank you list on the website: www.pghknitandcrochet.com for all of the additional contributions and help that came in after the program went to print.

Linda PepperLion Brand YarnMinuteman Press of Allison ParkPfaffPittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh SteelersRobert Kaufmann FabricsThornton Sewing Machines

Three Rivers Quilt GuildUniversal YarnsUPMC Senior CommunitiesWQEDRandy, Sarah, Lucy, Attila, all of

our volunteers and staff

Warmly,

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