WELCOME
See our 2023 Promo Flyers here. We are now adding an additional weekend in Celebration of our 10th year! Both at Wildlife West in Edgewood, NM. May 20th & 21st and September 2nd & 3rd.
The Heart of NM Fiber and Art Gathering is held in conjunction with Wildlife West Nature Park’s Harvest Festival in the Fall.
Come join us May 20th & 21st and over Labor Day Weekend, 10:00-5:00 on Saturday and Sunday, 10:00-4:00 at Wildlife West Nature Park in Edgewood, NM.
Always lots of Vendors selling everything from raw wool, roving and yarn (natural colors to dyed and hand painted) to finished fiber products-crocheted, knitted, woven and felted, hand crafted fiber tools and loom, dinosaur art, tin spanish art, goat milk soap, Amigurumi, knitting and crochet needles, handmade jewelry, resin keychains, acrylic and oil paintings, coffee mugs, tumblers, glass cutting boards, natural weavings, and lots more-all made by skilled artisans! You’ll have a chance to see live animals on both days-alpacas, llamas, debouillet sheep, F1 Valais Blacknose sheep, Shetland Sheep, Rambouillet sheep, Cashgora goats and more! Vendor details coming in the future here!
2023 Spring Schedule of Events
| Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm | Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm |
| 8:00am-9:00am Collection of Competition Items outside, near Wildlife West main office-See Rhonda 10:00am-5:00pm Shop the Vendors, visit the Wildlife West animals and enjoy food by (food vendor details coming soon) 10:00am-3:00pm– Live Demos in the Gazebo-fiber prep, spinning, 2:00 Shearing Demo with Kerry Mower-Hyer Wools 10:00am-12:00pm Competition Judging in the Jo White Theater (Wool/Mohair/ Alpaca, Handspun Yarn and Garment and Home Accessories) 12:00pm-5:00pm Workshops in the Jo White Theater (see workshop) | 10:00am-4:00pm Shop the Vendors, check out the Blacksmith, visit the Wildlife West animals and enjoy food by the Knights of Columbus 10:00am-2:00pm-Live Demos in the Gazebo-fiber prep, needle felting, inkle weaving 12:00pm-2:00pm Workshops in the Jo White Theater (see workshop) 3:00 Raffle Drawing at the Information Booth! No need to be present to win (stop by the info booth to get your tickets) |
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We are more than just a Gathering….
Fiber is a sustainable and renewable resource.
Our purpose is to promote natural fibers and related industries by providing a marketplace for both fiber animal and other natural fibers/products and the products and equipment used in the industry. As well as other hand crafted arts and goods- ie pottery, jewelry nad woodworking.
We strive to educate and promote the Fiber Arts. Everything from Fiber animals, the uses of fibers and the enjoyment and benefit of finished products.
Join Us For
Live Demonstrations, Workshops, Raw Fiber/Wool, Handspun Yarn, Garment & Home Accessories Shows
Vendors please find more information and forms here
Thank You to our 2023 Sponsors!
- Enchanted Mill and Ranch, Stanley, NM (Lllama Level Sponsorship)
- Sassy Creations, Albuquerque, NM (Angora Rabbit Level Sponsorship)
Thank you to our 2022 Competition Judge-Joy Getha
COMPETITION JUDGE
Wool/Mohair/Alpaca Judge, Handspun Yarn Judge and Garment & Home Accessories Judge: Joy Getha: An award-winning fiber artist who lives in White Rock, New Mexico with her husband John and cat Chloe. She has garnered blue ribbons (and above) for her spinning, knitting, baking, and embroidery. She is “ProfessorJoy” on Ravelry, and loves to offer advice there on spinning and knitting. Joy learned to spin in 2000 and started teaching spinning in 2005. Joy loves to teach knitting, spinning, crochet and dyeing to beginners, including children. She is one of the owners of Close-Knit Yarn Co-operative in Los Alamos.
2022 Heart of NM Fiber and Art Gathering Competition Results
FLEECE SHOW
| White Division Fine: No Entries Medium: No Entries Heritage: 1st: West Farthing Farm 2nd: West Farthing Farm | Variegated Division Fine: No Entries Medium: No Entries Heritage: 1st: West Farthing Farm (Color Champion) 2nd: West Farthing Farm 3rd: West Farthing Farm |
| Solid Color Division Fine: No Entries Medium: No Entries Heritage: 1st: West Farthing Farm (Reserve Color) 2nd: West Farthing Farm 3rd: West Farthing Farm | Best in Show: West Farthing Farm |
HANDSPUN YARN SHOW
| Novice Class Alpaca, Natural or Dyed: 1st: Amy Allen 2nd: Amy Allen Wool, Natural or Dyed Blend: 1st: Amy Allen 2nd: Amy Allen Best in Show (Novice) Amy Allen (Wool, Natural or Dye Blend) | Expert Class Wool, Natural or dyed, multi ply: 1st: Cathleen Fry 2nd: Cathleen Fry 3rd: Victoria Collins Alpaca, natural or dyed, multi/single: 1st: Susan Davis Blends, natural or dyed, single/multi: 1st: Victoria Collins 2nd: Susan Davis 3rd: Susan Davis Best in Show (Expert) Cathleen Fry (Wool, Natural or Dyed) |
HOME ACCESSORIES
Wall Art:
1st: Amy Allen (Weaving)
Rug:
1st: Ariel Williams (Peg Loom Rug)
Garments:
1st: Amy Allen (Woven Scarf)
Handbags:
1st: Julie Plougmann (Alice in Wonderland Handbag)
Best in Show:
Amy Allen (Wall Art)
How You Can Participate?
Come and shop from some amazing artists, farms and ranches
And/Or choose one of the options below!
Sponsorship
Become a Sponsor! We have many levels to choose from. You can find more information here.
Place an Ad in the 2023 Program
Interested in placing an ad in our 2023 Program? Get more information here.
Become a Volunteer
Enjoy sharing your time and want to help out? Please reach out to us at info@heartofnmfiberandartgathering.com to request more information.
We Look Forward To Seeing You Labor Day Weekend at Wildlife West in Edgewood, NM!
2022/2023 Gathering Organizing Team
Ariel Williams (Kylari’s Kritters) – Chairman, Park Layout, Fiber Animal Coordinator, Promotional Items
– Treasurer–Kathy Williams
Candace Fitzsimons (Enchanted Mill and Ranch) – Secretary/Data Manager, Park Layout
– Advertising/Promotional-Heart of NM Fiber & Art Gathering is Currently looking for a volunteer for our Advertising/Promotional position
Rhonda Seybert (Humming Desert Alpacas) & Rose Vigil (Los Vigiles Living Traditions Fiber Studio & Supply)-Show Coordinator
Julie Plougmann (TFG Soaps & Such)-Promotions and Park Set Up
Betty Greathouse (Sassy Creations)-Workshop and Demonstrations Coordinator
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