Common Threads of SoCo

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Common Threads is a collaboration between Laurel Arts, Somerset Historical Society and SoCo Farm Bureau's Women's Leadership Committee, weaving together the communities rich history, arts and farming, the threads that form the fabric of our community.

Come out to Common Threads Fiber Symposium at The Somerset Historical Center and learn about the Somerset County Fair Qu...
06/17/2026

Come out to Common Threads Fiber Symposium at The Somerset Historical Center and learn about the Somerset County Fair Queen Program and their new initiative for young girls. Saturday, June 27th

Save Your Space…REGISTRATION LINK IN COMMENTS Workshop Title: Learn to Twine: the BasicsInstructor: Jan BowmanDescriptio...
06/16/2026

Save Your Space…
REGISTRATION LINK IN COMMENTS

Workshop Title:
Learn to Twine: the Basics
Instructor: Jan Bowman
Description:
An ancient textile art, twining involves twisting strips of fabric around perpendicular “warps,” often to create a rug. The technique can be adapted to make mats, hot pads, chair seats, etc. In this workshop you will learn how to warp a twining loom and basic two-weft twining, along with various tips. Participants will receive a beginner twining kit, which includes
- picture frame twining loom
- fabric
- scissors
- helpful hook
You’ll begin a simple project that can then be completed on your own!
(Materials fee $10)

2 sessions being offered 11:00 & 1:00 only 5 spaces at each class. First come first served!

You definitely don’t want to miss this change to see these beautiful coverlets…these are just some of the threads that w...
06/12/2026

You definitely don’t want to miss this change to see these beautiful coverlets…these are just some of the threads that weave our county together!

Reach out to get your chance on this beautiful quilt. A 5 dollar donation to the event gets you one chance…Drawing at 3...
06/08/2026

Reach out to get your chance on this beautiful quilt. A 5 dollar donation to the event gets you one chance…Drawing at 3:30 on the day of the event…need not be present to win…

Look what’s happening at the Common Threads Fiber Festival…Join Pennsylvania Master Naturalists to learn about the impor...
06/08/2026

Look what’s happening at the Common Threads Fiber Festival…

Join Pennsylvania Master Naturalists to learn about the importance of our local ecosystems to farming and raising fiber animals. You will have the opportunity to see how many different types of wildlife you can identify and then make rubbings of their tracks to take home. We will also have amazing examples of “natural weaving” done by birds to create nests for their young.

The Master Naturalist program is a statewide partnership initiative that aims to connect people with their local ecosystems through intensive natural science training and local conservation service work. It is a venture directed toward developing a local corps of “master volunteers and service providers” to offer education, outreach and service dedicated to the understanding and management of natural areas within their communities. Learn more at www.pamasternaturalist.org.

Here’s a great workshop offering at Common Threads Workshop title: Is an E-Spinner for You?Instructor: Tim BowmanDescrip...
06/08/2026

Here’s a great workshop offering at Common Threads

Workshop title: Is an E-Spinner for You?
Instructor: Tim Bowman
Description:
E-spinners (electric spinning wheels) have come a long way since their development in the 1980’s . . . current models include affordable options attractive to new as well as seasoned spinners. This workshop is designed to help you decide if an e-spinner could be right for you. You’ll learn about the range of models, pros and cons, and get hands-on experience with traditional vs. electric wheels. (No materials fee)

Stash-buster BoothSponsored by Fiber Friends - Laurel HighlandsGot excess yarn / fiber / fiber equipment (such as a loom...
06/08/2026

Stash-buster Booth
Sponsored by Fiber Friends - Laurel Highlands

Got excess yarn / fiber / fiber equipment (such as a loom, spinning wheel, knitting needles, crafting books, etc.)? Consign your items at the Stash-buster booth between 9 and 10; booth will open at 10. Fiber Friends will help you label and price your items, staff the booth, and complete transactions. Stop by at day’s end to pick up your $ or unsold items.
Consignment fee: donation (of your choice), to benefit the Somerset Historical Center

Banner Project to Celebrate America’s 250th Fiber Friends are getting started with creating squares and triangles for a ...
06/08/2026

Banner Project to Celebrate America’s 250th

Fiber Friends are getting started with creating squares and triangles for a banner to be displayed at the Historical Center this August! We’ll invite contributions from those attending Common Threads as well. Guidelines are simple: create a square (no smaller than 4”, no larger than 5”) or triangle (with one edge between 4” and 5”) from FIBER. This could be cloth (hand-woven or commercial), yarn, etc., and can be woven, knit or crocheted, embroidered . . . we’d like to showcase a full range of fiber arts. Make one or a dozen(s). . . work individually or team up. Our color palette is RED, WHITE, and/or BLUE. We’ll assemble them as part of our July and August gatherings.
Shown here: example squares knit by Jan (very simple); underneath, cloth woven by Mary that Jan will transform into appropriately-sized squares and triangles. Beth is planning some counted cross stitch. Please share your ideas and inspirations!

A note: anyone attending Common Threads will be welcome to contribute fiber creations for the banner anytime before the end of July. They can be dropped off at the center or mailed.

You don’t want to miss this event. Stay tuned for exciting updates! But mark your calendar now so you don’t forget!
06/08/2026

You don’t want to miss this event. Stay tuned for exciting updates! But mark your calendar now so you don’t forget!

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10649 Somerset Pike
Somerset, PA
15901

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+18144421628

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