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 taken May 30, 2026, by Eric Boll.Aubrey Jo Blue sews a quilt together at the fibershed meetup in Buchtel. Photo taken May 30, 2026, by Eric Boll.Antique sewing machines and looms were on display at the fibershed meetup in Glouster. Photo taken May 30, 2026, by Eric Boll.Carter Rice dyes a shirt using Acid Mine Drainage at the Fibershed Meetup in Buchtel. Photo taken May 30, 2026, by Eric Boll.The Salty Otter sold crocheted plushies, charms and more at the fibershed meetup in Buchtel. Photo taken May 30, 2026, 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 taken May 30, 2026, by Eric Boll.A sign advertising the Hocking Hills Garment Center next to a rack full of shirts at the fibershed meetup. Photo by Eric Boll on May 30, 2026.Sheep from Small Potatoes Farm in New Marshfield were at the fibershed meetup to educate attendees about the origins of wool. Photo taken May 30, 2026, by Eric Boll.Attendees of the fibershed meetup gather to hear opening remarks. Photo taken May 30, 2026, by Eric Boll.
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.
