Volunteer opportunity for 4th of July events: Ferry Farm 4th of July from 10 – 4 We could use more afternoon volunteers to demonstrate and/or assist folks wanting to try their hand at weaving, spinning and knitting. Colonial costumes encouraged but not mandatory. Contact Keren Pritchett or Fran Slaterbeck for more info. Port […]
Written by A message from Judy and Linda Hello All, If you want to experiment with dyeing plant fibers we will have directions and dyes for everyone to use or just come and watch! If you want to dye please bring: 1 warp, 3 yards or less long, 150 ends or less, cross tied, and warp […]
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We have been contacted by the daughter of a retired weaver in Alexandria that would be interested in donating some yarn to members of the guild. Here is a link to some photos of the yarns she has available. If you are interested, please let me know and I can forward you her contact information.
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All, I was wondering how many would be interested in taking a field trip/yarn crawl to the Textile Museum, Looped Yarn Works, and Fiber Space in November as our program for the month. The schedule would look something like this: 8:00: Admin meeting 8:30: Carpool to the Springfield Metro 9:30 AM: Take metro to Dupont […]
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This Monday (27 April) the spinner’s study group will meet at the guild studio from 6:30-7:30. Maryland Sheep and Wool is next week. Weather is looking good and if you need some additional information, here is the link to the festival’s website: http://sheepandwool.org/
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This October, in partnership with the Fredericksburg Spinners and Weavers Guild, LibertyTown Arts Workshop presents Fiber, an exhibition celebrating everything fiber. We want to showcase the full breadth of fiber art, including but limited to weaving, dying, felting, sculpture, sewing, quilting, knitting, and crocheting. Fiber can be, but is not limited to, cotton, wood, wool, […]
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Due to the the weather forecast, we are not going to hold a group tonight. The next meeting will be after our next meeting on February 14th. Be safe out there.
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All, Directly after the guild’s meeting in February (the 14th) there will be a “Sellers” meeting. This is for those of you how are already selling items at the guild’s studio space and for those that would like to learn how to sell items at the studio.
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I have to admit I have been a little lax with getting these posted for you all. Tonight I added the newsletters for May, August, September, November and December 2014 bringing us all up to date. You can find all the newsletters here and the new ones just added are linked below. May 2014 August 2014 […]
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Date: Saturday March 14 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 pm Location: 5994 Plank Road, Fredericksburg – Ruritan Building Yarn Swap and learn what to do with Novelty and other yarns. We will have yarn, patterns and help available. We are going to do a yarn swap – bring those skeins you don’t like and swap for something you […]
