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2008 Show Schedule

MissBabs: Hand-Dyed Yarns & Fibers can be found at the following shows in 2008:

2008 Workshop Schedule

  • September 5-6: Norman, OK - Knitting and Dying Retreat sponsored by L&B Yarn Co. in Norman OK. Reservations should be made with Leslie. This will be followed by a trunk show on Sunday at L&B Yarn Co.
  • September ?: Blue Ridge Fiber Guild - Natural Dyeing Workshop. We will meet here at my studio.
  • No other workshops are scheduled for this year. However, I am available to teach dyeing, both natural and using acid dyes either at my location or yours. If you are interested in a workshop, please contact me for specifics of timing and cost.

2009 Show Schedule

Currently in development....

Directions to My Studio


From Mountain City:
  • At the junction of Routes 421 and 67, come west on Rt 67 one mile.
  • Turn right on J. Shoun Rd. (If you pass the Rush Oil Sign, you have just passed your turn.)
  • Follow J. Shoun for approximately one mile to Oak Hills Lane.
  • Turn right on Oak Hills Lane and go one long block to Valley View Acres.
  • Turn left and follow to 200 Valley View Acres.
For those coming from out of town: If you choose to use MapQuest, please be aware that Valley View Acres is not in the system. Use Oak Hills Lane or J. Shoun as your final destination point. If you do use Valley View, please be aware that there is both a Valley View Road and Street in the Mountain City area.

From Boone, NC:

  • Follow Rt 421 to Mountain City.
  • At the fourth intersection with lights, turn left on Rt 67. This fourth intersection has a First baptist Church, Rite-Aid, and Exxon station.
  • Follow the direction listed above for coming from Mountain City.

On your way to or from Boone - stop at the newly opened Trade Grist Mill to see old time milling equipment in action and buy some fresh ground grits and cornmeal, plus other fresh ground products. See an article about the mill here.

From Elizabethton, TN:
  • Follow Rts 19E/321/67 to Hampton.
  • Turn left where Rts 321/67 split off heading to Mountain City.
  • Continue to follow Rt 67 where Rt 321 breaks off. (Hampton to Mountain City is approximately 27 miles.)
  • You will be approaching Mountain City when you come to a four-lane area of the road. After this, the road will bend and come down hill, you will see the Rush Oil sign on your left-hand side, J. Shoun Rd is immediately on the left.
  • Follow J. Shoun for approximately one mile to Oak Hills Lane.
  • Turn right on Oak Hills Lane and go one long block to Valley View Acres.
  • Turn left and follow to 200 Valley View Acres.