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All That Fiber spins into downtown Stockton By John Day REPORTER
There’s a new shop on Main Street in downtown Stockton. Sherryl Dombeck and Kim Hazer have opened All That Fiber Studio. The studio is a retail business devoted to fiber arts. It’s not the run of the mill yarn store, however. Many of us have heard the expression farm to table about restaurants or grocery stores. The meaning of the expression is, of course, high quality foods that are grown locally. Borrowing from this philosophy, Dombeck and Hazer have molded their fiber business using the motto, farm to fabric. The goal of this business is to provide wool of the finest quality, all-natural fibers, to those who enjoy spinning wool or knitting and crocheting. Dombeck has lived in the Elizabeth area for 30 years and she’s no stranger to running a business. She has owned and operated Oak Creek Stables since coming to the area. More recently, her husband George opened Main Street Party and Events in Stockton which is a rental space for parties or other events. Dombeck and Hazer both are long time crafters who are passionate about fiber art and they wish to share that passion with like-minded fiber enthusiasts. All That Fiber Studio is on the
second floor above Main Street Party and Events. There are two spacious rooms. In the main room, fiber products such as yarn and wool are available for purchase. The second room is a working area where artists will be able to work side by side with others or take lessons. In addition to fiber products, tools such as crochet hooks, knitting needles and other tools will be available. All the yarn is locally produced and custom dyed. It’s at this point that All That Fiber separates itself from many of the other yarn shops. Dombeck said, “We do our best to keep things local. Two of the mills where we purchase fiber are Illinois Wool and Fiber in Belvidere and Round Barn Fiber Mill in Durand.” There is an in-house spinning wheel where raw wool will is always ready to be spun for a demonstration. Dombeck said, “We’ll be happy to offer demonstrations of spinning and we’ll be offering lessons as well. People find that sitting at the wheel and spinning is a terribly relaxing thing. The spinning wheel along with some other equipment will always be available in the work room. For customers or students use we’re making available wool picks, combs and hackles and carders. We have both a hand carder and a drum carder.” Lessons for the beginner or the more experienced
Stockton Heritage Museum ends 2018 with events and celebrations The Second Annual Festival of Trees will be held at the Stockton Heritage Museum on Dec. 8-9 and Dec. 15 and 16. The Museum will be open from 10 to 2 on Saturdays and Sundays from 11-2. Any business or individual are welcome to decorate a tree to be displayed at the Museum in December. The Museum supports any appropriate theme and welcomes the theme this year from the Chamber
knitter that may need a little help will be available. Hazer is an ardent felter. Felting is an age-old skill that originated on the plains of the Middle East. Thin needles, 2 or more at a time, in a holder, are used to sculpt wool into shapes or objects. Hazer said, “The shapes become 3 dimensional objects which can be used as adornments, jewelry or fiber sculptures. The work takes considerable concentration and it’s very satisfying.”
All That Fiber looks forwards to be a niche for fiber artists in the area surrounding Stockton. Dombeck said, “In addition to being a supplier we want to become a space for artists to be inspired, work alongside other artists and display their work. We will also feature artists work for sale on a consignment basis. We think that consumers will find some unusually beautiful and fascinating things.” Some of the artists who will of-
fering their work are, Suzy Beggin Craft, Spindrift Fiber and Gifts, Pretty Vintage, Dyeing Unicorn, Headwaters Pottery and Maple Hills Farm will offer milk soap and lotions. All that Fiber Studio open the following hours. Friday 10 to 6, Saturday 10 to 2 and Sunday 1 to 4. The studio is located at 111 South Main in Stockton. And can be reached at 815-541-2827. Check for added hours during the holiday season.
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of Commerce, “Christmas Around the World”. Please let the Museum JOHN DAY PHOTOS The Scoop Today know if you are interested in decorating a tree, by emailing Stockton- Sherryl Dombeck (shown here at her spinning Wheel) and daughter Kim Hazer (shown felting) have museum@yahoo.com. More info opened All That Fiber, a downtown Stockton retail business devoted to fiber arts. provided on our Facebook page Stockton Heritage Museum. We look forward to seeing you at all our festivities. If you have Financial Advisor Ashlie L Simonson questions, please call 947-2220 . Financial Advisor and leave a message, or leave an 304 E North Avenue . email. Suite #200 304 E North Avenue
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