Fiber Friends of Western New York

"Hello--I am here to find out more info on angora goats and to make friends! We have a farm in Otto and have raised sheep, pigs, a clydesdale horse, many hens, roosters, turkeys, ducks and 5 japanese chin dogs. we had an angora bunny at one time."

"Hi There! I've been knitting since I was around 11 or so - though it was something I lost track of during my college years. Now that I have kids, and I would say a bit more patience, I find it so relaxing. :) Hope to see you soon!"

"Hi, I'm Cara, I'm just teaching myself to weave on a lap loom but have been a needle felter and quilter for several years. I live in LilyDale, NY and look forward to knowing you all"

"Hi!I will be in Randolph for the summer and would love to attend your meetups. I have 4 angora rabbits and would love to learn how to spin!"

"Hi everyone! I'm a new spinner that Helen has been teaching. I'm just LOVING it and I really didn't think I would. I started spinning because I've just gotten Angora Goats."

"I hope Barb can come to our next meeting."

"Courtney has not been able to come to any meetings but I really hope that will change."

"Sylvia is a very talented lady and has not been feeling well lately. Hope you get better soon cause I miss you!"

"Sandra has been taking spinning lessons and doing very well. She is a sweet hard working lady and I can't wait for everyone to meet her."

"What a super lady! I absolutely love her enthusiasm. Her tri-loom shawls are to die for."

"Lisa is the firecracker of our group and a very lovely lady. Awesome knitter too."

"Pat has taken to spinning like a duck to water. And she makes the best cranberry bread I ever tasted. She is a very talented lady and I hope to know her better. "Mocha" says hi and thanks for the corn!!"

"Helen is a warm, wonderful fun woman. She is willing to share her knowledge with others. Helen has MUCH patience!!"

"I joined this meet up to meet others with like minds, and to learn to spin, and maybe become a better knitter."

"I am from Springville, and weave on a tri loom. I have four different sizes and enjoy them all. I am trying to learn how to spin yarn so I can explain from sheep to shawl to customers giving the some history also. Looking forward to meeting all."

"Hi Sandra and welcome to the group! I'm excited to get to know you. I hope you enjoy the group and all its members-I think you will."

"Hi everyone, I am an avid crocheter and beginning knitter. I just acquired a LOT of alpaca fleece and I want to learn handspinning. I also plan to be raising alpacas within the next two years. Looking forward to meeting up with all of you."

"I'm from Cattaraugus, just moved to B-lo from Missouri. I've been knitting for 6 years, crocheting for 2, and tablet weaving for 2. My newest knitting love is gloves. I LOVE tablet weaving. I want to learn to knit socks this winter."

"Retired LPN. Moved from Phoenix in 11/06. Live at Java Lake. I crochet, knit, embroider, sew and work on an inkle loom. Just bought a spinning wheel and so looking forward to learning how to use it when the movers lost the whorl. buying 1 now."