We all learn from sharing our knowledge.  Most of us have a favorite fiber tool that we employ frequently, or a trick that helps to make our fiber tasks a little simpler.  Bring your tool or your idea to demo to the meeting to share with all of us.  We will have 3”X5” cards available for you to write your tip down and we will collate them into a handout for use by all of us.

What exactly did it take to put this exhibit together and what might you be able to do in the future for the next exhibit.  Also, we will have the pieces that were award winners—with their wonderful gifts—to understand why these particular items were the “best” of their category.

To participate, put 4 oz. of a nice, ready to spin fiber, along with your name, in a paper bag.  Any type of fiber is acceptable, but please, no raw fleece.  Everyone who brings a bag will take one home to spin.  Use any technique you prefer; singles or plied, your choice; even add your own fiber or embellishments if you wish.  At the Guild Holiday Party you’ll return 4 oz. of yarn to the member who provided the original fiber.  Any questions, ask a member of the Board.

Linda was born in Tucson, Arizona and   graduated from the University of Arizona.  While teaching on the Navajo Reservation in the ‘70’s, she helped to shear sheep, dye wool and warp looms.  But her weaving was never of the quality of the Navajo women.  After a move to Colorado and retirement from teaching, she opened her business Sonachi.  Through this business she sells and appraises Navajo rugs and teaches Navajo weaving. She will bring rugs as examples and for sale.  If you have what you believe to be a Navajo rug, please feel free to bring it in for an evaluation.

Do you seem to have too many yarns that you would like to use in a worthwhile, but efficient, way?  Or do you have yarns and colors that you have not found a purpose for?  Inspiration and a goal (even if you have to purchase a little more of the right yarn/color/texture to bring it all together) will be shared.  From scarves, shawls and clothing to rugs and wall hangings. Here are some tips for weaving many of those favorite yarns we all seem to “stockpile”. Morning lecture is open to all members.

Workshop participants will learn a variety of ways to use the yarns on their shelves (drawers, closets, under he bed…).  Inspiration will begin with the yarns.  Loom weaving techniques, projects, equipment needed, warping and sampling will be our focus.  From designing to application, students will leave with solid plans, warps and goals.  Participants need to bring yarns, scissors and a notebook.  Pre-registration required by October 14.