Supporting Our Community

Fibershed is a nonprofit organization that promotes regenerative and regionally based fiber systems to support healthy soils, local economies, and sustainable textile production. It works with farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and communities to encourage natural fiber production, responsible land stewardship, and climate-friendly practices throughout the textile supply chain.

Based in Carrollton, Texas, Warm Up America helps collect items for programs all across the US. You can learn more about the organization here: warmupamerica.org Warm Up America will be at DFW Fiber Fest this year collecting 7" x 9" rectangles! According to their website, yarn must be machine washable and dryable. You can use any thickness yarn or size needle and hook, however, most donations we receive are crocheted or knitted with medium-weight (on the yarn label). While we hope that you will start working on projects now, we will have needles, hooks, and yarn if you want to take time out during the weekend to create a 7″ × 9″ rectangle, which they will collect to be used in afghans. DFW Fiber Fest is proud to support Warm Up America and their mission to help those in need. Warm Up America has many different programs that they support during the year, which can use different types of items. You can check out their current needs at: https://warmupamerica.org/make/current-needs/

T.H.R.I.V.E Association in remembrance and appreciation of the sacrifices that our military veterans and their families have made for their country, T.H.R.I.V.E. Association offers a hand up for these courageous individuals and dependents by gifting hand-crafted goods. Their aim is to empower these individuals in their recovery process. Make and Donate an Item! You can make an item(s) to donate that they will collect and distribute to those in need during Homeless Veterans Stand Down events. Any hand-made goods, within accepted guidelines is accepted. So if you can knit, crochet, weave, or sew – your donation is welcomed! For guidelines and details, please refer to T.H.R.I.V.E's FAQ section.

The Dallas Public Library Fiber Arts Workroom is a community space for fiber artists to gather, learn, and create. The Fiber Arts Workroom is a place where you can learn new skills, meet other fiber artists, and work on your own projects. The Fiber Arts Workroom is open to the public and is free to use. You can find more information about the Fiber Arts Workroom on their website.