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Mary Egbert currently lives in Florida and in 2005 she raised a herd of 25 alpaca back in Utah, where she got her start in the fiber biz. She has many instructional videos on You Tube and an online classes at the Camaj School of Fiber Arts. She wrote 5-star rated book on Amazon titled the Art of Washing Wool, Mohair and Alpaca.

Justin Near​ is a Nashville fiber artist and homeschooler who has a passion for sustainability and supporting local and regional communities and economies. Growing up, Justin was surrounded by crocheting, knitting, embroidery, and sewing, and dabbled in many of those as well as closely related fiber arts.

Elaina is the shepherdess at Avillion Farm in Efland, NC where she tends flocks of Shetland and Jacob sheep, Angora goats, Suri Alpaca, and cares for a large herd of Angora rabbits. After 30+ years raising fiber-producing livestock and experiencing lots of fibers in various stages of preparation and utilization, I still enjoy all aspects of fiber production, processing and making.

Cindy Irwin has been hooking rugs since 1983. She is a certified McGown teacher, holds classes in her home, studio, and is a traveling teacher. She is a juried member of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen and in Rug Hooking Magazines' Celebration of Fame. Cindy is well known among her students for embellishing rugs with gemstones and hooking with mixed media.

Patricia Sanville lives on a small farm in Frederick, MD., where she has been for 15 years, raising a family and raising sheep as well as various other species of livestock and crops. Patricia is on the Maryland Sheep Breeders Association Board of Directors and also serves as the Director from Maryland to the American Sheep Industry.

Jennifer Folsom is a fiber artist focused on hand processing, handspinning, and book arts. Her work is driven by curiosity and the knowledge that develops through making. Professionally, Jennifer specializes in digital strategy, user-centered web design, and the development of engaging websites.

SEFAA encourages and celebrates creativity one thread at a time by cultivating a vibrant regional fiber arts community while celebrating, supporting, and perpetuating all textile art forms. We exist to be your textile resource. We thrive by empowering you to reach your creative potential.

Michelle Boyd is a Master Spinner, weaver, and writer who lives in Olds, Alberta, which is located in the Treaty Seven region of Canada. She has been teaching spinning for twenty years, including twelve years as an instructor for the Olds College Master Spinner Program.

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Since first encountering The Penland Book of Handmade Books at the public library in 2006, I have been passionate about making books and have been learning and practicing the crafts involved in making books – binding, making paper, marbling paper, creating book cloth, and woodworking.