The Wisconsin Make it With Wool program has a new state director. Becky Mehringer will be responsible for promoting wool products as a versatile textile for clothing, accessories and novelty items. She will also coordinate the Wisconsin Make It With Wool competition held in conjunction with the annual Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival.
Mehringer lives in Cambridge along with her husband and three young sons, where they raise Romney sheep for breeding stock, wool and meat.
"I am excited to become more involved with this unique aspect of the wool industry," she said. "It is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in fiber arts and I hope that the program continues to grow."
Make it With Wool is a sewing, fashion and design competition open to all Wisconsin residents interested in using wool or wool blend fabrics to be sewn, knitted, crocheted or woven into clothing or accessories. Winners of some divisions may go on to compete with their woolen item at the national competition.
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