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Sheep to Shawl, a free family festival at the Kirk- man House Museum that explores how our ancestors made their clothing from wool takes place Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Children will delight at the sheep shearing. Visitors will also enjoy demonstra- tions of wool carding, dye- ing, spinning and weaving of the wool shorn that day. Lace making and knitting on a vintage sock machine will also be demonstrated.

Local and regional ven- dors will offer handmade items for sale. Besides a variety of handmade textiles, articles for sale will include raw and ready to spin fiber, hand spun and hand dyed yarns as well as spinning and weaving equipment.

A delicious and modestlypriced lunch will be prepared by Chef Jay Entrikin of Walla Walla Community College's Wine Country Culinary In- stitute. The fare includes barbecue sandwiches, salads, desserts and beverages, and will be available from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.

The museum will be open for tours throughout the day.

The Kirkman House Museum is located at 214 N. Colville Street in Walla Wal- la. For more information, see kirkmanhousemuseum.org or call 509-529-4373.