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	Martha Owen began her adventure in spinning at the John C. Campbell Folk School in 1978. Since then, her extended family has included sheep and Angora rabbits. Also a banjo player, and known to tell a story or two, Martha’s interest in sheep and wool and music and


	dance, have carried her, quite literally and joyfully, around the world. Her children say she is a “wool nerd,” but her sheep say she is outstanding in her field! She is the Resident Artist in Knitting, Spinning and Dyeing at the Folk School, and a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild.

DAVID-IN-ENGLAND David Liden was affiliated with the John C. Campbell Folk School for years, first as Development Director and then as a board member and chairman. Now he just plays in the school’s dance band and takes occasional classes in fiddle and cooking. David has always dreamed of having his own bookstore, and it looks like Yarn Circle is as close as he will get. In addition to being business manager, his job is to explore used bookstores, looking for special additions to our selection of fiber books.

Charlotte Crittenden is our newest member of the Yarn Circle Family. She comes to us with knowledge of knitting, spinning, felting, weaving and she even can shear sheep! She has assisted in Martha’s classes at the Folk School, so she is learning from the best! She has been working side by side with David on all of the Yarn Circle business matters. Charlotte always has a smile on her face and a willing hand!




	Knitted vest by Martha Owen



Family by David Liden (and Martha Owen!)



		Handwoven Towels by Charlotte Crittenden