Prospect Park Flax and Fleece Fest

 

Until the 1930s, Prospect Park was home to many fleecy Brooklynites like the ones pictured above grazing in the Long Meadow.  Today, you'll only find sheep at the Prospect Park Zoo, where fiber fans of all ages are invited to the annual sheep-shearing this weekend.  This free family event includes hands-on lessons in collecting, carding, and spinning wool fresh from the sheep. 

At the Lefferts Historic House, an 18th century farmhouse adjacent to the Park Zoo, you can help plant this year's flax crop and learn how flax is spun into linen. 

 
Don't miss the Linsey-Woolsey weaving workshop, where you can weave your own traditional linen and wool fabric.

Here's a link to more info about this weekend's Arbor Day festivities in Prospect Park. 

The Sakura Matsuri is also in full swing this weekend at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Prospect Park. Read our post about national Cherry Blossom Festivals.

Are there upcoming events in your area that Purl Bee readers would like to know about?  Let us know! 

Drop us a line:  purlbee@gmail.com.

Comments

[ina and gumby]

... and talking about cherry blossoms ... have you seen the hanami shawl from pink lemon twist (www.pinklemontwist.blogspot.com ... scroll through her patterns and you will find it) ... it's stunningly beautiful ... happy days ... mille baci ...

[Brin]

Hi gals!

What an enjoyable day trip this would be! Why does planting flax sound like so much fun? :D

I caught the article on your shops and projects and Joelle's home in Blueprint. So beautiful and so inspiring! As a Texas gal, I don't make it to NYC often, but I'm thinking I may have to make a sooner-than-expected trip... just to shop in person!

Thanks for the daily inspiration and availability of quality, fun products!

A fan,
Brin
www.messythrillinglife.blogspot.com

[maryse]

hey, i just wanted to tell you what a lovely surprise it was to read about your stores and your home in the latest issue of blueprint.

very fun for me. the next time i'm in nyc i hope to visit.

[cindy k]

oh, i also just saw joelle's apartment + the shops featured in blueprint as she gets ready for her new little bundle of joy. it was a beautiful article and gave me chills to think of the very special place waiting for her precious girl - unless, she's already arrived. congratulations, joelle!

[Kathy]

I took my first visit to Purl Soho on Sullivan St. last Saturday. What a great place..all that color..I got some pink and yellow cotton and started crocheting some grannies.. I haven't done them in years and I am loving it..I'm resolved to do at least one a day before bed ..it's soooo relaxing.. it helps me unwind after a hectic day..I can't wait to go back and buy some more colors to add to my collection...