Lisa Ashley of La Farge and Ann Reed of Boise Idaho compare yarn colors at the Ewetopia vendor booth at the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Fest in Jefferson, Wisconsin, in September 2024.
PAM CHICKERING WILSON
As the weather cools, it’s time to cozy up with sweaters, scarves, hats and mittens. Artisan crafters across Wisconsin spend most of the year shearing sheep, spinning yarn and creating handmade items to keep you warm in the winter.
For mitten-maker Pam Lewis, of Wisconsin Mittens, it’s all about creating personalized pieces that put a smile on your face and keep frostbite off your fingers.
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Michelle Stead of Ohio, representing Crafty Flutterby Creations, shows off one of the business’ original shawls, made from yarn from another exhibitor at the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Fest, Mode Knit Yarn of Minnesota.
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Holin Kennen and Beth Engelbrecht-Wiggans register bagged fleece at the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Fest in Jefferson, Wisconsin, in September 2024
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