2018 SPINNING AT THE WINERY

Treadles invites all fiber enthusiasts to our Annual Winery event. A day of spinning at a beautiful Livermore winery with friends and California vendors who cater to fiber lovers. Bring your wheel and a pot-luck dish to share for lunch. AND, we’ll have another great raffle with items you just can’t live without. Water, soda, […]

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Spinning at the Winery 2018

This fun annual event needs to change from its usual first week-end in June to May 19, 2018 this year. Plenty of time to get it on your calendar. If you are not familiar with this Spring Event, its a day to destress with a picnic at a lovely Livermore winery with fiber friends from […]

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20th Annual Spinning at the Winery

Treadles to Threads Spinning Guild invites you once again to “Spinning at the Winery.” We’re hoping the 20th year of this event brings exceptional weather as well as an exceptional day for you in Livermore’s wine country. This  is a day to spend spinning, snacking, shopping and visiting with your fiber friends throughout the Bay […]

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SHEEP – AN ENDANGERED SPECIES?

No, not the Merino nor the Rambouillet, we will always want soft, lustrous wool. And, no, not the Suffolk or other farmed sheep for meat. But did you know that of the 1400 or so breeds of sheep around the world, over one-third of these breeds are in danger of extinction? By seeking out fibers […]

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TALK BY SHEILA O’HARA

Sheila is a weaver of stunning landscapes, dancing sheep, and many other fiber fantasies. She has been weaving since 1976, gradually progressing to working on a jacquard loom. Her weaving then could become much more detailed with some being photo realistic such as “Pomo Girl” pictured here. Sheila’s “Dancing Sheep” have been perennial favorites of […]

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18th ANNUAL SPINNING AT THE WINERY

Fleeces, Fiber, Yarn & More! Retzlaff Winery, 1356 S. Livermore Ave. Livermore,   $5 entry per person June 6, 2015 Treadles to Threads Spinning Guild invites you once again to “Spinning at the Winery.” This  is a day to spend spinning, snacking, shopping and visiting with your fiber friends throughout the Bay Area. California vendors are […]

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PLYING TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP with SARAH ANDERSON

  If you are not able to attend CNCH’s beautiful Asilomar Conference, Treadles to Threads is offering this workshop at two different locations after Sarah’s stint at Asilomar. Sarah is a wonderful teacher and all around spinning enthusiast. You may have seen her books and videos which are great and quite popular right now. Here is your […]

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17th Annual Spinning Day at the Winery

Treadles to Threads Spinners present: Spinning at Retzlaff Winery June 7  2014, 10 am to 4 pm 1356 S. Livermore Ave. Livermore $5 entry per person  Spinning – Sun – Shopping Spring is here and that means it’s once again time for Treadles to Threads’ spinning day at Retzlaff Winery in Livermore. We are back to […]

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16th Annual Spinning at the Winery Day

May 25, 2013, 10 am to 4 pm Retzlaff Winery, 1356 S. Livermore Ave. $5 entry per person Spring is coming and that means it’s once again time for Treadles to Threads’ spinning day at Retzlaff Winery in Livermore. An important change this year is the date. Rather than our usual first Saturday in June, […]

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Talk and Workshop with Donna Druchunas: CANCELLED

THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR SEPT. 22, 2012 AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED TO EARLY NOVEMBER 2012 Diablo Weavers and Treadles to Threads Spinners are bringing Donna to our area for a program and workshop on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 10:30 am for the talk, “Knitting History of Lithuania” and 1 pm for the workshop […]

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