All Was Done by Hand: Home Production of the Nineteenth Century

Highlighting the role of textile work in the 19th century and its evolution into modern craft practices, the event will feature textile techniques and a “Fleece to Shawl” showcase illustrating the transformation of raw wool into a woven shawl through carding, spinning, and weaving. Woodstock Weavers, Elmendorph Hand Spinners, Wiltwyck Quilters Group, DCSWGA Rug Hooking Group, Ulster Hand Spinners, and independent artisans will include weaving on a variety of looms, spinning yarn and wool processing, basket making, embroidery, quilting, rug hooking, and lacemaking. Spinning bees, quilting bees; educational materials detailing history of in-home textile production during Sojourner's life.