 Weaving with Handspun with Jessica Madsen
March 16, 2019: Do you spin your own yarn? Do you purchase handspun yarn? Jessica Madsen will present ideas on how to use this special yarn in your projects.  Cut Pile Carpet by Anne Reaves February 16, 2019: In the spirit of catching up by having both January’s (Challenge) and February’s programs in February, I will give a brief history of cut pile carpets. Then I will give cardboard “looms” to participants to try out the cut pile knots on a simple design while January’s program is underway. If you’d like to try it, bring a pair of small, sharp scissors and 8/2 wool leftovers (or something equivalent.) If you want to use your own small loom, warp 10 threads per inch (makes 5 knots).
 From the President of Weaving Indiana, Cindy Wilson
Friends, St. Luke's UMC has decided to close the church this Saturday because of the impending weather. So, as we do not have another place to meet, and because the weather does look ominous, the board has decided to cancel our January meeting scheduled for this Saturday, January 19. We are sorry that we cannot meet with our friends to welcome our new year of meetings. Please stay warm and safe, and we will see you on February 16.  Weaving Your HeritageJanuary 19, 2019 - Last year our guild president, Cindy Wilson, presented the Guild with a dual weaving challenge. The first was a red scarf challenge. Secondly, she challenged each of us to consider something that reflects our heritage…a pattern, a color, etc. At our meeting this month we will share how individual creativity resulted in beautiful heritage products.  Members' Weaving Retreat
November 17, 2018: There will not be a formal presentation at the November meeting. The regular business meeting with Show & Tell will be held in the morning, prior to the members' retreat. People attending the meeting but not staying for the retreat are invited to participate in a Pitch-In lunch following the meeting. Did you not sign-up for the retreat but now you wish you did? Just show up and pay your $35 retreat fee for the weekend fun! See the newsletter for additional retreat details.  Open and Closures with Cindy Wilson
October 20, 2018 - There are so many ways to finish off a handwoven garment or even a shawl or scarf that add eye-catching interest. Learn how to make simple frog closures, bound button holes, in-seam button holes, continuous looping, and mandarin decorative additions. Also, you can dress pockets with interesting decoration or closures. These are fun techniques to learn, and you can even apply many of them to add interest to purchased clothing. Come and take a hand in making some of them during the program. Bring a needle, thread, and scissors if possible so you can work on some of these. |
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