About the Dairy Barn . . .

On top of the Folk' School's main hill (up from the blacksmith shop, close to the fiber studio) is a roofed-over area which used to hold cows for milking.  Now it's the main venue of Fall Festival, as that is where music performances take place surrounded by many well-known artisans.  Of course there are vendor booths all over campus, but the dairy barn is the most difficult area to photograph.

 Here are some quilts done by my dear pal Louise.  She gets top billing today, as she's very creative,

 and her quilt characters are always unique.  LOL, just like Louise.

Jane Voorhees creates outstanding watercolors,

 and also teaches at the Folk School.  Her class is on my bucket list.

 Loved this tiny birdhouse ornament with hand-carved bird.

 Incredibly beautiful, as well as functional, hand-forged chisels by my friend Elmer Roush.  He also sells hammers and other cool stuff.  (Do check out his web site).  If you are a woodworker or want to impress a woodworker this Christmas, place your order soonest.

Timothy Weber is a master potter.  At least 3 of his pieces wanted to jump in my basket, especially the lamps.  Beautiful!

 Simply, undoubtedly gorgeous!

 Joe Waldroup's work deserves a spot on every wood lover's mantle.

 And then there's Rob, who always makes us laugh.

 His blue glaze is my favorite.

 This is for all of the hand-spun-yarn knitters out there. 

 I can hear you sighing over the hand-dyed colors.

Yummm.  Of course, now I cannot find her contact info.  Bummer.  Contact the folk school.  They should know, as I only saw one vendor in the dairy barn with hand-dyed, hand-spun wool and roving.

Addendum:  Marcia Kummerle from Barnardsville, NC spins this stunning yarn.   You can click on the link to purchase.  This gal is a phenomenal dye artist.

 Leaf pottery is unique and these glazes were warm and earthy.  There were several lovely examples by Travis Berning.

 Ooooo La La, the texture.  You cannot believe how soft and fluid these hand-woven scarves are.  And let's not forget the colors.  Scrumptious, simply scrumptious.

 Ann is my down-the-road-a-piece neighbor.  Not only do you need to buy one for yourself, but one for your very best friend.  She does not have a web site, but I've got her phone number.  Contact me so you can place your Christmas order.

 Whimsy,

What's not to love about whimsy.  Tim and Donna Frady must enjoy going to work every day.

That's it folks, just a quick recap of the awesome talent Fall Festival brings to this part of the country.  Mark your 2018 calendars, and we'll see you next year!

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .