Fiber + Fabric Craft Festival - April 30

You are invited to the all-new Fiber + Fabric Craft Feastival, happening April 30 through May 3, 2026, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois! If you love learning new stitches, meeting fellow makers, and soaking up creative inspiration, you will want to make the trip. I will be there teaching and sharing some of my favorite techniques, and I would absolutely love to see you in there!

What Is the Fiber + Fabric Craft Festival?

This exciting new event is shaping up to be one of the biggest celebrations of creativity in the Midwest, with hundreds of classes, hands-on workshops, and a vibrant marketplace all under one roof. Whether you love crochet, knitting, quilting, sewing, or just trying something new, it is designed to bring makers together to learn, connect, and be inspired. Here are some of the highlights:

Classes: "Get ready to dive headfirst into a weekend of hands-on creativity, expert insights, and non-stop inspiration!" You'll find live demos and workshops as well as technical classes on offer. There are a combination of 200+ free and paid classes to choose from - including four by me (more on that below)! On the Classes/Events Page, you can sort by class name, speaker/teacher name, track, craft, date, session type, and skill level. Look for "Tamara Kelly" under Speakers to find mine!

Exhibits: "Prepare to explore a vibrant marketplace brimming with top brands, rising talent, and creative pioneers from across the crafting world!" A quick count by yours truly found about 275 booths registered as of April 15th! You'll see brands like Yarnspirations, Lion Brand, Sirdar, Singer, Louet, Kraeo, Janome, DMC, and so many more. You can search for your favorite brands on the Exbibitor Listing page!

Experiences: In addition to the learning and shopping, there's endless inspiration to be found at the FFCF. Art exhibits, live demos, meeting new friends - it's what you make of it! There is a Partner Lounge and activities for kids, so you can bring the whole family! Check out the First Timer's Guide to learn what to expect and what you need to make the most of the weekend.

Where and When is the Fiber + Fabric Craft Festival?

Where: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, USA

When: April 30, 2026 Classes; May 1 – 3, 2026 Classes and Festival

Where Will You Find Moogly at the Fest?

Unfortunately, I cannot link directly to my classes - here's how to find them!

Friday, May 1st:

10 am - 12pm: Stitching Help Lounge - I'll be showing off Moogly designs, answering your crochet questions, and hanging out - come say hi and check out some Moogly stuff in person (like me)!

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Fun with Fabulous Foundation Stitches (CGOA Approved) - In this class, I will demonstrate the varieties of foundation stitches, how to increase and decrease with them, and how to mix them together!

Saturday, May 2nd:

9:00 am - 12:00 pm: PULAD: Working with Two Active Loops At Once - I'll show you how to use this unique colorwork technique for even more pattern possibilities!

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Crochet Your First Top Down Shawl (CGOA Approved) - The First Fall Shawl is designed to be an easy and relaxing introduction to shawl crocheting - free yarn included with the class, courtesy of Circulo Yarn!

4:30 pm - 6pm: Crochet an Easy One Skein Bandana Cowl - I'll show you how to crochet the Aspen Valley Cowl - free yarn included with the class, courtesy of Yarnspirations!