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Yarn made by Southeast Ohio Fiberworks was available at the fibershed meetup in Buchtel. Photo by Eric Boll on 5/30/2026.

Photo Gallery: Fibershed Meetup 2026

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BUCHTEL, Ohio — The Hocking Hills Garment Center hosted a meetup with the Southeast Ohio Fibershed to educate the public about the local textile community.

The event provided attendees with opportunities to connect with regional fibershed leaders, industry professionals, and a diverse range of vendors offering hand-dyed clothing and yarn, crocheted plushies, and other goods.

A sign listing vendors and the schedule of events welcomes visitors to the fibershed meetup in Buchtel. Photo by Eric Boll on 5/30/2026.
Aubrey Jo Blue sews a quilt together at the fibershed meetup in Buchtel. Photo by Eric Boll on 5/30/2026.
Antique sewing machines and looms were on display at the fibershed meetup in Glouster. Photo by Eric Boll on 5/30/2026.
Carter Rice dyes a shirt using Acid Mine Drainage at the Fibershed Meetup in Buchtel. Photo by Eric Boll on 5/30/2026.
The Salty Otter sold crocheted plushies, charms and more at the fibershed meetup in Buchtel. Photo by Eric Boll.
Hocking College’s fashion design and retail merchandising program had a make your own nametag station at the fibershed meetup in Buchtel. Photo by Eric Boll on 5/30/2026.
A sign advertising the Hocking Hills Garment Center next to a rack full of shirts at the fibershed meetup. Photo by Eric Boll on 5/30/2026.
Sheep from Small Potatoes Farm in New Marshfield were at the fibershed meetup to educate attendees about the origins of wool. Photo by Eric Boll on 5/30/2026.
Attendees of the fibershed meetup gather to hear opening remarks. Photo by Eric Boll on 5/30/2026.
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Eric Boll is a Ph.D. student in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism specializing in science communication and science news. He works for the Athens County Independent through a grant program organized by the Sugarbush Foundation. When not working Eric can be found cooking, playing with his cats, riding his bike or working on a stained glass project.