Vendors

The crafts of spinning, weaving, dyeing, and basket weaving are as ancient as our history; they are the threads that bind us to our ancestors and to each other. Our crafts know no national boundary. They are a part of the heritage of the world. The Spinning and Weaving Week celebration reflects the truly international membership of the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc., and the international traditions of our crafts. We invite fiber artists around the world to join together in celebration of our common heritage.

Spinning and Weaving Week is celebrated every October during the first full week of the month (Monday-Sunday)

$0 - HGA Student Members

$30 - HGA Members

$60 - Non-Members

2025 Exhibitors

Please be sure to support the fiber art community by supporting these businesses:

Cochenille Design Studio
Helen Hiebert
Macedo's Mini Acre Ranch - Booth Hours: 10 AM - 2 PM PT, Monday - Sunday
Margery Erickson
Mary M. Waite, Weaver & Dyer - Booth Hours: 12 PM - 1 PM ET, Monday - Sunday
Nicole Bunting
Siren Song Fleece Works - Booth Hours: 6 PM - 8 PM ET, Monday - Sunday

Marketplace LIVE 2025 Schedule

All scheduled times are Eastern Time Zone (ET). All sessions will be recorded and available to view for 90 days.

Mon., Oct. 6	▪	11:30 AM -	12:00 PM	▪	Marketplace LIVE:	Sapori e Saperi Adventures
					Join Erica to find out about her Tastes & Textile tours in Italy for greedy textile artists.
	▪	12:00 PM -	1:00 PM	▪	Virtual Exhibit Hall
	▪	8:00 PM -	8:30 PM	▪	Marketplace LIVE:	Ashford Wheels & Looms
					Join Kate from Ashford’s for the debut of Ashford’s brand-new tabletop tapestry loom. Be among the first to discover our newest tapestry loom, designed to bring both traditional and modern weaving to life for every skill level.

Tues., Oct. 7	▪	11:30 AM -	12:00 PM	▪	Marketplace LIVE:	Yarn Barn of Kansas - Cancelled

	▪	12:00 PM -	1:00 PM	▪	Virtual Exhibit Hall
	▪	3:00 PM -	3:30 PM	▪	Marketplace LIVE:	Glimakra USA
					Learn about Glimakra’s smallest loom, the Julia. Sarah will show you her favorite way to tie up a countermarch in order to keep things simple!
	▪	5:00 PM -	6:00 PM	▪	Marketplace LIVE:	Jane Stafford Textiles
					In the first half hour, join us for a live demo where we will share our screen and walk you through our School of Weaving website. You'll see firsthand all the tools, resources, and learning opportunities we offer to help you on your weaving journey. This is a great chance to explore our online classes and community support. In the second half hour, learn about the School of Weaving, a series of online video lessons with step-by-step instructions to help you improve your weaving skills. With over 80 lessons available, you can learn to design and create the best possible cloth while enjoying the weaving process. Our instructor Jane Stafford, delivers engaging and comprehensive lessons. Join our virtual Q&A to ask Jane any questions and learn more and get ready to ask your questions to Jane!

Wed., Oct. 8	▪	11:30 AM -	12:00 PM	▪	Marketplace LIVE:	The Woolery
					Join The Woolery as we highlight shop favorite fibers and yarns we’ve spun and wove this year! We’ll chat why we love them and showcase the projects we’ve made.
	▪	12:00 PM -	1:00 PM	▪	Virtual Exhibit Hall
	▪	3:00 PM -	3:30 PM	▪	Marketplace LIVE:	R.H. Lindsay
					R.H. Lindsay Company has been buying and selling wool in the US market since 1936. Join Grace, the 4th generation wool merchant, to learn more about the unspun wool products we offer! Bring any questions you might have about buying wool from us, and get an idea for the best choices for you in your current spinning journey.

Thurs., Oct. 9	▪	11:30 AM -	12:00 PM	▪	Marketplace LIVE:	Yarn Barn of Kansas
					Learn how we developed our new yarns, Little Dipper and Big Dipper.
	▪	12:00 PM -	1:00 PM	▪	Virtual Exhibit Hall
	▪	3:00 PM -	4:00 PM	▪	Marketplace LIVE:	Eugene Textile Center
					In the first half hour, learn about the different ways that spinning wheels control tension and then stick around for a Spin-Off between the different wheels and ETC staff!! In the second half hour, we will take a walk around ETC and learn about the different types of looms and what kind of weaving they are really great at. Including the rigid heddle, tapestry, jack, countermarch, dobby, and drawlooms!
	▪	5:00 PM -	5:30 PM	▪	Marketplace LIVE:	Newbury School of Weaving
					Join Justin Squizzero for a virtual tour and to learn more about programs at The Newbury School of Weaving.

Fri., Oct. 10	▪	12:00 PM -	1:00 PM	▪	Virtual Exhibit Hall
	▪	3:30 PM -	4:00 PM	▪	Marketplace LIVE:	Lunatic Fringe Yarns
					Jenne will be presenting What's New with the Lunatics: Kits, Yarn, and More! (She will have samples to show off and is ready to answer any questions!)

Sat., Oct. 11	▪	12:00 PM -	1:00 PM	▪	Virtual Exhibit Hall
	▪	3:30 PM -	4:00 PM	▪	Marketplace LIVE:	Fiberworks PCW
					Join Maryse in a Fiberworks demo as she shares her creative process. See her method in action and get inspired to design your own beautiful weaving patterns!
	▪	5:00 PM -	5:30 PM	▪	Marketplace LIVE:	Siren Song Fleece Works
					Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a wool mill? Siren Song Fleece Works, a mini mill offering custom processing and ready-to-spin roving, will be LIVE in the mill to talk wool!

Sun., Oct. 12	▪	12:00 PM -	1:00 PM	▪	Virtual Exhibit Hall
	▪	6:00 PM -	6:30 PM	▪	Marketplace LIVE:	Ashford Wheels & Looms

Please continue to check back as we update the schedule. Spinning & Weaving Week is supported by generous contributions to HGA's Fiber Trust and the donation of our presenters' time, energy and expertise. HGA is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN #06-08661 organization. In honor of this event, please consider a donation.

Spinning & Weaving Week 2025 Specials!

In celebration of Spinning & Weaving Week 2025, these HGA Professional Members are offering sales, specials and promotions. Click on the member for more information and a link to their website.

Please note: Some promotions may be expired following Spinning and Weaving Week 2025.

Cochenille Design Studio - Save 15%

Deborah Silver - Save 20%

Break out of blocks with split-shed weaving. This technique gives any weaver with a 4-shaft loom the ability to weave pictorial imagery using continuous wefts with no special equipment. With a split shed, you can weave designs in a variety of structures, and blend wefts colors to create shading.

20% off "The Technique of Split-Shed Weaving", a book that illustrates how to create pictorial weaving with continuous wefts on 4-shaft looms, by Deborah Silver.
Use promo code "HGA2025". Order here: https://www.deborahsilverstudio.com/product-page

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Macedo's Mini Acre Ranch - Free Shipping

Mary M. Waite - Save 15%

Nicole Bunting - Save 20%

Warped Fibers is a weaving community and resource for weavers of all levels! Learn traditional weaving techniques and innovative weaving ideas.

Online Tapestry Course: Weft-Faced: Tapestry Techniques & Beyond - Learn tapestry from start (set-up, cartoons +) to finish (edge finishing, display +) to everything in between! This self-paced online course is perfect for any weaver wanting to learn all aspects of tapestry.

Downloadable Weaving E-Books:

Weaving Process & Planning Guide
Weaving On A Budget
Weaving Shapes
Weaving With Paper

Use code WeaveSpin25 for 20% all digital products!

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Please Note: Sales policies are unique for each member and may be limited to only purchases made October 7-13, 2024. Please check with each member for details.

Advertise your Business in our Virtual Exhibit Hall

Take advantage of the expanded virtual offerings for vendors during this year's Spinning & Weaving Week. We have options to meet vendors' varying needs and price points, including discounts for those who hold professional HGA memberships (Join Today). Choose from one of the two following options in our virtual exhibit hall:

- Register Vendor Page ($0 Professional Members / $25 Non-Members) (Register) Your business will be listed in our exhibitor list and will include a dedicated vendor information page to advertise your business. Includes your business logo, contact information, links to your website/online shop and social media, a description of your services, and if you wish, a pre-recorded video and a few photos of your products. This page will be available to registered attendees for 90 days following the event.
- Register Vendor Page and Interactive Virtual Exhibit Booth ($0 Professional Members / $75 Non-Members) (Register)
  In addition to all the benefits of a Vendor Page as described above, Interactive Exhibit Booths provide you with the opportunity to interact live and in real real-time with our attendees in a virtual room (through video format, via chat/messenger, and by appointment). The Virtual Exhibit Hall will be open Monday-Sunday with unopposed hours between Noon and 1 PM ET Monday - Friday. You set the hours your virtual room will be open, but we encourage you to be in your booth during these unopposed hours.
- Register Marketplace LIVE ($75 Professional Member/$100 Non-Member) (Register): In a 25-minute session (or purchase two back-to-back for a 55-minute session), share your business and products, answer questions, and interact with Spinning & Weaving Week attendees.

Promote your Business through Sales or Promotions

HGA invites our professional members to promote your business by participating in our Spinning & Weaving Week Celebration. During the week of October 7-13, 2024, you are encouraged to offer a promotion or special savings such as a discount, buy one get one free (BOGO), free item with purchase, etc. HGA will then advertise your sales and promotion through our emails (reaching nearly 11,500) and social media (Instagram and Facebook). Following Spinning & Weaving Week, your business will be listed as a participant in our Winter issue of Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot magazine. Don't have a professional membership? Join Today.

Register your Special Savings or Promotions ($0 for Professional Member) (Click Here)

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.’s (HGA) Spinning & Weaving Week celebration is a 7-day digital extravaganza showcasing the fiber arts with vendor demonstrations and product talks, virtual studio tours, speakers, panels, and a fun fashion show. Each year HGA’s Spinning & Weaving Week Celebration includes more than 40 hours of virtual programming over 7 days with more than 650 fiber enthusiasts participating either in real-time or by viewing recordings. The event will be presented virtually through Cvent with the ability to host an unlimited number of attendees. All sessions are recorded and available to be viewed at the convenience of registered attendees for up to 90 days. This event brings together fiber enthusiasts from across the world and provides opportunities to connect online and in the days following.

We understand that the dollars you spend need to bring the maximum benefit to your company. Sponsors are offered exclusive benefits and services based on their level of contribution. These packages are carefully structured at each level to provide the maximum visibility and the greatest mutual benefit but can be tailored to meet your organization’s philanthropic or marketing objectives. For more information, please call (470) 893-0556 or email HGA@WeaveSpinDye.org.

Purchase a Sponsorship for Spinning and Weaving Week 2025

Download Sponsorships Description

All Spinning & Weaving Week Sponsors will receive the following recognition in addition to the items listed in the packages:

Name recognition on HGA’s webpage as Sponsor and logo and link to your website
Logo and name recognition in approximately *8,000 copies of Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot magazine
E-Blast sent to HGA’s mailing list of more than 11,000 promoting your sponsorship
Post recognizing your sponsorship on HGA’s Facebook page (11,000+ followers)
Post recognizing your sponsorship on HGA’s Instagram account (5,700+ followers)
Tax-deductible receipt letter for your donation less goods & services received
Continued publicity for 90 days after the week is over through recorded viewing of each event

Spinning & Weaving Week Title Sponsor ($9,000)

As title sponsor, you will receive recognition at every Spinning & Weaving Week event. Your name will be included in all marketing and promotional materials and mentions, including print advertisements, social media, and e-blasts.

Logo and name recognition on all Spinning & Weaving Week advertisements and eblasts promoting the event
Name recognition on every event registration form
Name recognition on all emails sent to attendees confirming registration
Name recognition and logo on the video screen prior to each virtual event and at the conclusion of each event
Recognition of your sponsorship in every event chat along with a link to your website
Logo and sponsor recognition on every Session as listed on the event Schedule
Following the event, name recognition on all emails sent to attendees thanking them for attending
Opportunity to host four (4) complimentary Marketplace LIVE sessions for your business

Marketplace LIVE Sponsor ($4,000)

Marketplace LIVE gives vendors the opportunity to demonstrate new products and showcase their products and services. These sessions occur in 25-minute and 55-minute sessions.

Logo and name recognition on all Marketplace LIVE advertisements and eblasts
Logo and name recognition on every Marketplace LIVE registration form
Name recognition on all emails sent to presenters confirming registration for Marketplace LIVE
Name recognition and logo on the video screen prior to each Marketplace LIVE session and at the conclusion of each session
Recognition of your sponsorship in every Marketplace LIVE chat along with a link to your website
Logo and sponsor recognition on every Marketplace LIVE session as listed on the event Schedule
Following the event, name recognition on all emails sent to attendees thanking them for attending Marketplace LIVE
Opportunity to host two (2) complimentary Marketplace LIVE sessions for your business

Show-Off Your Stuff Informal Fashion Show Sponsor ($500)

This fun event gives participants the opportunity to model and show their work while our MC shares the details of each piece. Fun and interactive, this event gives everyone the opportunity to participate.

Logo and name recognition on all Show-Off Your Stuff advertisements and eblasts
Name recognition on every Show-Off Your Stuff participant registration form
Name recognition on all emails sent to participants confirming registration for Show-Off Your Stuff
Name recognition and logo on video screen prior to the Show-Off Your Stuff session and at the conclusion of the session
Recognition of your sponsorship in every Show-Off Your Stuff chat along with a link to your website
Logo and sponsor recognition on the Show-Off Your Stuff session as listed on the event Schedule

Studio Tours Sponsor ($400 each)

If you are interested in sponsoring all Studio Tours sessions, call (678) 730-0010 for pricing and information on additional benefits

Virtual studio tours give an intimate look inside the private studios of fiber artists. These sessions inspire viewers with their creative and functional use of space. It is the most popular of all Spinning & Weaving Week events.

Name recognition on all Studio Tours advertisements and eblasts promoting your sponsored session
Name recognition and logo on video screen prior to your sponsored Studio Tours session and at the conclusion of the session
Logo and sponsor recognition on your sponsored Studio Tours session as listed on the event Schedule
Recognition of your sponsorship in your sponsored Studio Tours chat along with a link to your website

Panel Discussion Sponsor ($300 each)

If you are interested in sponsoring all Panel Discussion sessions, call (678) 730-0010 for pricing and information on additional benefits

Through panels we bring together different perspectives and insights on pertinent topics of interests such as how to submit work into an exhibit, physical care for weavers, artist residencies, etc.

Name recognition on all Panel Discussion advertisements and eblasts promoting your sponsored session
Name recognition and logo on video screen prior to your sponsored Panel Discussion session and at the conclusion of the session
Logo and sponsor recognition on your sponsored Panel Discussion session as listed on the event Schedule
Recognition of your sponsorship in your sponsored Panel Discussion chat along with a link to your website

Thread Talks Sponsor ($200 each)

If you are interested in sponsoring all Thread Talks sessions, call (678) 730-0010 for pricing and information on additional benefits

We are searching for Creative makers inspire, surprise, and delight the audience with their story about a fiber art idea, project, or experience in under 15 minutes. Each session includes three speakers.

Name recognition on all Thread Talks advertisements and eblasts promoting your sponsored session
Name recognition and logo on video screen prior to your sponsored Thread Talks session and at the conclusion of the session
Logo and sponsor recognition on your sponsored Thread Talks session as listed on the event Schedule
Recognition of your sponsorship in your sponsored Thread Talks chat along with a link to your website