Welcome to the Loveland 2023 Maker Festivals Event: Day One

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It takes a lot of work to put on events. Countless hours go in before we even arrive on site, and the team flies and drives in days in advance, from all over the country, so that everything is ready when you arrive. And all that work is worth every second of every minute when we see the smile on your face. Your smile as you share which workshop you’re about to embark on; which vendor you can’t wait to visit and shop from; which friend or family member you’re looking forward to spending the day with . . . and all the other things that make you smile as we have the pleasure of welcoming you to our first Yarn Fest + Stitch Fest combined event—the first of our 2023 Maker Festivals.

We do all we do to inspire you to make something beautiful, learn something new, and enjoy time with makers just like you.

Setting Up the Loveland 2023 Maker Festivals Event

We snapped a few pictures as we were getting ready for the event. We have so many fun community activities that we can’t wait to share with you!

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Welcome to Maker Festivals sign at the Loveland 2023 event

Welcome to our Loveland 2023 Maker Festivals event!

Stuffing goodie bags at the Loveland 2023 Maker Festivals event

Members of the team stuffing goodie bags for the Loveland 2023 event.

Building name badges for Loveland 2023 Maker Festivals

The team building name badges for workshop students.

Janome machines ready to go in a classroom at Stitch Fest Loveland 2023

Janome machines ready to go in a classroom at Stitch Fest Loveland 2023.

Golden Peak Media CEO Jeffrey Litvack placing the first sticker on the Maker Festivals map at the Loveland 2023 event.

Setting up the quilt gallery at the Loveland 2023 Maker Festivals event

Setting up the quilt gallery at the Loveland 2023 Maker Festivals event.

The quilt gallery at the Loveland 2023 Maker Festival event.

A Yarn Fest 2023 vendor setting up in the marketplace

Ali Pate of Road Trip Sock Yarn setting up her booth at the Maker Festivals Marketplace.

Interweave Knits editor Kerry Bogert stitching the first row of the 2023 season

Kerry Bogert stitching the first row of 2023 on the Interweave Community Scarf.

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If you are going to be in the Denver/Loveland area you’ll want to stop by over the next 3 days to check out all of these amazing activities at Maker Festivals Loveland:

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Daily fashion show from 12:30-1 pm on the main stage in the Marketplace.

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Traditional and art quilt show and magazine cover contest in the Marketplace.

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Live demos on the Marketplace floor for knitters, crocheters, quilters, sewists, and more!

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Get a better fit in your handmade garments with accurate measurements! Our free measuring station is open each day at the Marketplace.

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Daily giveaways from our fantastic exhibitors.

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Become a part of Maker Festivals history by adding to the Interweave Community Scarf and Stitch Fest Community Quilt!

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Special show floor offers for Interweave Knits, Sew News, and Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting (and more!)

Day One of Workshops

Yesterday was our first day of workshops, with knitting, spinning, quilting, and sewing workshops for makers of all levels. It was so great to see students in the classroom and to see our favorite instructors! There are still three days of workshops to go, and we can’t wait.

Faina Goberstein teaching the Art of Seamless Construction workshop at Yarn Fest Loveland 2023. — Faina Goberstein teaching The Art of Seamless Construction at Yarn Fest Loveland 2023.

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We hope to see you at one of our 2023 Maker Festivals, whether this week in Loveland or later this year! Learn more about our future Yarn Fest events and our future Stitch Fest events and get them on your calendar.

Stay tuned for more highlights from our Loveland event throughout the week.