Shear Talent: Terry wool artisans take the runway

A group of local artisans put on a woolly fashion show at the Evelyn Cameron Heritage Center on Thursday, Oct. 29, showing off some handcrafted garments as part of the regional Montana Make It With Wool contest. Competitors Karity Choat, Tammara Choat and Angela Therrien advanced to the state contest happening in Billings on Dec. 4-5. (L-R) Little Ella Choat sports an outfit created by her mother, Tamara. Brendan Heidner photo Cheryl Morrison, daughter of local Make It With Wool contest coordinator Christine Keltner, emceed the fashion show as the seven contestants strutted the runway donning their handiwork for the audience to behold. Some of the wool creations included sewn outfits, a pulled-wool saddle pad, and loomed and sewn clothing.“Every garment that you’re going to see tonight is made from wool,” Morrison said, adding the garment with the lowest wool count was 77% wool. The highest wool count was 100%.

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