08/19/2026
What a joy it was to geek out with Annie MacHale at Fiber Fest last weekend. Not often you get to talk inkling with another professional. It is a rather niche obsession! Don’t miss her video in the comments.
Last weekend I attended the Michigan Fiber Festival and taught a workshop. I finally got to meet Joan Sheridan, who also taught an inkle workshop there. We have been following each other on social media for quite some time and it was great to finally meet her in person and nerd out about inkle weaving. She's the reason that I decided to go to the MFF and it was worth the travel time to hang out with her and her store crew!
Joan teaches a variety of weaving and knitting workshops, but she has a fondness for the inkle loom. I am impressed with her curious exploration and how she inspires inkle weavers with her classes and kits!
Check out the video in the comments to see the kits. I wasn't allowed to share it and my photo in one post.