December Meeting Date:
Dec. 10th:Please note the meeting date for December is Dec. 10th. If you show up on Dec. 3rd, we won’t be there!
Dec. 10th Program:
Micro Macrame Ornament Georgean will demonstrate how to create these terrific ornaments. There will also be holiday gift exchange for those who want to participate. $5 limit so be creative!Lunch is focus on the holidays. You interpret it how you want.
Overshot Project:
The CAMEL project for this year is Overshot. The 8 shaft table loom is traveling with an overshot tie-up. Attached to your email newsletter were three holiday named drafts in overshot for you play with, in interested. In March, those participating in this learning segment should bring their woven samples and projects for display.
2011 ANWG Conference:
It’s never to early to start thinking about the next ANWG conference. It will be held in Salem, OR on the Willamette University Campus. The theme is “Exploring Fiber Horizons” and the dates are May 29 – June 5th, 2011. We will need a “creative director” to develop the theme for our booth (maybe overshot?), organize it and set it up at the conference. If you didn’t see our photos from the 2009 conference, follow this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/34283070@N06/sets/72157619298475046/
Convergence 2010:
Convergence 2010 Albuquerque will be held at Albuquerque Convention Center, July 18-25, 2010. Convergence is organized and sponsored by the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. Convergence is an outstanding conference for everyone who loves and works in fiber. It is the biennial, international conference sponsored and organized by the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. (HGA), with the help of many dedicated fiber enthusiasts.
Convergence features special lectures, workshops, one day studio classes, super seminars, seminars, exhibits, tours, special events, and a commercial vendor hall full of fibers, fiber-related equipment and an artist market. Classes include novice to advanced instruction in a variety of fiber techniques, including weaving, spinning, dyeing, basketry, feltmaking, knitting, garment construction and sewing with handwovens, and more! Check out the registration booklet on their website. http://www.weavespindye.org/c/?loc=8-117-00
Show and Tell:
There were too many show and tell photos to post in the newsletter, so please click on this link to see them: http://www.flickr.com/photos/34283070@N06/
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
September Meeting Notes
Meeting called to order this day by President Betty Bell at 10:15 AM, Mountain View Lutheran Church, Edgewood, WA. There were 18 members attending.
Mail and Announcements:
· Handwoven magazine subscription due April 2010.
· ANWG having their subscription drive $39.00/2 years or $20.00/1 year on any of 14 magazines. This is available to individuals.
· 21st Annual Bead Bazaar September 12 and 13, 2009 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Sat 10 to 6 and Sun 11 to 5.
· Cheryl Laruenzo has AVL loom for Sale/Partial Trade in Tacoma. Contact 253-973-3488 or cclaurenzo@aol.com.
· Holly Haynes announces this will be her last year as Secretary/Newsletter/Blog Editor. Looking for replacement.
· Linda C. Smith’s husband in hospice care since June. Froggie (Carol Anfinson) volunteered to send a card on behalf of the guild.
· Welcome to visitor Susan Winter who discovered our guild on the ANWG web site. She is an expert knitter, new weaver, ex-spinner, mom, and likes to travel. She teaches accounting part time.
· Betty passed on the 8-shaft folding loom to Kathleen Carpenter. Betty and her daughter completely dismantled, cleaned, and re-mantled the loom this summer. This will be our Sheep to Shawl loom and will be loaned to Moonspinners Guild for their Sheep to Shawl. Kathleen will do a test warp, evaluate the operation of the loom, and make certain it is delivered to the Puyallup Fairgrounds for the contest.
Programs: Georgean Curran and Toni Smith reporting: The overall theme for 2009/2010 will be Overshot Weaving. Toni will be shadowing Georgean to take over Program Chair next year.
· October program will be discussion and demonstration on Overshot weaving by Georgean. She will be starting a CAMEL on overshot (She and Rocky will be dressing the loom at the Arachne Sep 18 4X4 demo) at the completion of that program.
· November will be Kathleen Carpenter on Locker Hooking.
· December is Holiday gathering and Cathy Brooks will present the felted soap project.
· January – Rock Day – Bring an ingredient for the soup or to go with the soup; your give-aways, saleables, tradeables to share.
· February – May – researching programs such as Amelia Garipolli’s carding/blending class (at a very low cost); Ron Antoine from Amity, OR on spinning wheels, and possibly another felting program. Program chairs will also consider requests and volunteers to do programs. They will consider video presentations, etc.
· June – Dyeing
Betty announced that Fran Drohmann has moved to Eastern Washington and we require a replacement Treasurer. Rosalie Nast nominated herself for the position. Toni Smith moved to accept the nomination. Motion seconded and passed unanimously. Treasurer Nast’s duties are to commence immediately. Betty reported that there is currently $862.00 in the Frontier Bank and we expect income from the Sheep to Shawl and two 4X4 demonstrations at the Puyallup Fair. All who have not renewed their membership should do so now. Send your checks to Arachne P.O. Box or Rosalie Nast. Rent for the church is paid in January.
Status of guild equipment: Rasmussen style looms: Hildy Gettinger purchased one of the looms. The other’s status is uncertain. Betty Bell will review and report next meeting.
Sheep to Shawl and 4X4 Demos – Rocky Wisniewski reporting:
As of this meeting we have 6 volunteers for each of the 3 shifts of the Fair on Thursday September 17, 2009. THANK YOU! The new rules allow for up to 6 persons in the contest area at one time. This will be adequate to provide breaks and achieve the shawl in good time. Evelyn Miller is shadowing Rocky to prepare for being Sheep to Shawl manager next year.
4X4 Demos are Friday, September 18, 2009 and Monday, September 21, 2009. We are reminded that we must have 4 people on stage for 4 hours demonstrating any fiber arts craft in order to receive our money. We need 1 volunteer for Second Shift (2 PM to 6 PM) on Friday the 18th and 2 volunteers for Third Shift (6 PM to 10 PM). On the 21st we need 1 volunteer for Second Shift and 2 volunteers for Third Shift. Please contact Rocky Wisniewski at rockyspins@hotmail.com or 253-394-3964 to volunteer and receive your parking/entrance tickets. Remember to give time for the tickets to be mailed to you.
C.A.M.E.L. – Georgean Curran reporting:
The C.A.M.E.L. will be an 8-shaft overshot sachet 5” square. The weaver will make two and join them. Based on input from the members on interested parties, Georgean will dress the loom for 12 participants. Georgean briefed the uninitiated into the details of the program and reminded all that it is the responsibility of the weaver to complete the project in the one-week time frame and pass it on to the next weaver. If weaver is unable to complete the project when time is up, they must still pass on the loom at that time. If called and can’t do it right away, decline and go the bottom of the list. For further information contact Georgean Curran.
Camp Burton – Georgean Curran reporting:
Camp Burton retreat on Vashon Island will take place Friday PM, all day Saturday, and Sunday AM, October 2, 3, and 4, 2009. The cost is $115.00 for lodging and food all days; $61.95 Friday dinner, lodging, Saturday Breakfast, lunch, and dinner; $30.50 for Saturday only. We will be in the New Conference Room. This is unstructured fiber arts retreat time. Bring sleeping bag, personals (like pillows), and craft stuff. For further information contact Georgean Curran georgean_curran@msn.com.
Meeting adjourned 11:20 AM.
Respectfully submitted by:
Rocky Wisniewski, for Secretary H. Haynes
Show N Tell: (see slide show at left)
Betty: Early weaving – scarves.
Jean: Handwoven blouse. Fabric – stash yarn, rayon, acrylic, cotton. Getting hip surgery in Oct.
Georgean: Handspun knitted sweater wool and silk her own design in cables inspired by Sarah Anderson. Small adult shrug (same fabric – fits Rosalie). Head band/warmer inspired by June Spin-Off article wool, silk and cashmere. Lace Guild – mini macrame jewelry – earrings and necklaces. Circular knitted vest – saw in shop in Kimberly BC took pix copied pattern done in varigated-self striping yarn.
Rocky: Inkle bands with beads, knitted hat handspun Samoyed fur, alpaca, and commercial boucle yarn for color effect.
Kathleen: Went to Fairbanks, Alaska where Mom-in-Law works with large animal research station. Returned with Quiviut to spin, while there worked with Nuno felted silk scarves, knitting kid mohair scarf which was lost and then returned by nice soul via mail, beading and crochet.
Kate J. – reported on her TV show and video.
Mail and Announcements:
· Handwoven magazine subscription due April 2010.
· ANWG having their subscription drive $39.00/2 years or $20.00/1 year on any of 14 magazines. This is available to individuals.
· 21st Annual Bead Bazaar September 12 and 13, 2009 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Sat 10 to 6 and Sun 11 to 5.
· Cheryl Laruenzo has AVL loom for Sale/Partial Trade in Tacoma. Contact 253-973-3488 or cclaurenzo@aol.com.
· Holly Haynes announces this will be her last year as Secretary/Newsletter/Blog Editor. Looking for replacement.
· Linda C. Smith’s husband in hospice care since June. Froggie (Carol Anfinson) volunteered to send a card on behalf of the guild.
· Welcome to visitor Susan Winter who discovered our guild on the ANWG web site. She is an expert knitter, new weaver, ex-spinner, mom, and likes to travel. She teaches accounting part time.
· Betty passed on the 8-shaft folding loom to Kathleen Carpenter. Betty and her daughter completely dismantled, cleaned, and re-mantled the loom this summer. This will be our Sheep to Shawl loom and will be loaned to Moonspinners Guild for their Sheep to Shawl. Kathleen will do a test warp, evaluate the operation of the loom, and make certain it is delivered to the Puyallup Fairgrounds for the contest.
Programs: Georgean Curran and Toni Smith reporting: The overall theme for 2009/2010 will be Overshot Weaving. Toni will be shadowing Georgean to take over Program Chair next year.
· October program will be discussion and demonstration on Overshot weaving by Georgean. She will be starting a CAMEL on overshot (She and Rocky will be dressing the loom at the Arachne Sep 18 4X4 demo) at the completion of that program.
· November will be Kathleen Carpenter on Locker Hooking.
· December is Holiday gathering and Cathy Brooks will present the felted soap project.
· January – Rock Day – Bring an ingredient for the soup or to go with the soup; your give-aways, saleables, tradeables to share.
· February – May – researching programs such as Amelia Garipolli’s carding/blending class (at a very low cost); Ron Antoine from Amity, OR on spinning wheels, and possibly another felting program. Program chairs will also consider requests and volunteers to do programs. They will consider video presentations, etc.
· June – Dyeing
Betty announced that Fran Drohmann has moved to Eastern Washington and we require a replacement Treasurer. Rosalie Nast nominated herself for the position. Toni Smith moved to accept the nomination. Motion seconded and passed unanimously. Treasurer Nast’s duties are to commence immediately. Betty reported that there is currently $862.00 in the Frontier Bank and we expect income from the Sheep to Shawl and two 4X4 demonstrations at the Puyallup Fair. All who have not renewed their membership should do so now. Send your checks to Arachne P.O. Box or Rosalie Nast. Rent for the church is paid in January.
Status of guild equipment: Rasmussen style looms: Hildy Gettinger purchased one of the looms. The other’s status is uncertain. Betty Bell will review and report next meeting.
Sheep to Shawl and 4X4 Demos – Rocky Wisniewski reporting:
As of this meeting we have 6 volunteers for each of the 3 shifts of the Fair on Thursday September 17, 2009. THANK YOU! The new rules allow for up to 6 persons in the contest area at one time. This will be adequate to provide breaks and achieve the shawl in good time. Evelyn Miller is shadowing Rocky to prepare for being Sheep to Shawl manager next year.
4X4 Demos are Friday, September 18, 2009 and Monday, September 21, 2009. We are reminded that we must have 4 people on stage for 4 hours demonstrating any fiber arts craft in order to receive our money. We need 1 volunteer for Second Shift (2 PM to 6 PM) on Friday the 18th and 2 volunteers for Third Shift (6 PM to 10 PM). On the 21st we need 1 volunteer for Second Shift and 2 volunteers for Third Shift. Please contact Rocky Wisniewski at rockyspins@hotmail.com or 253-394-3964 to volunteer and receive your parking/entrance tickets. Remember to give time for the tickets to be mailed to you.
C.A.M.E.L. – Georgean Curran reporting:
The C.A.M.E.L. will be an 8-shaft overshot sachet 5” square. The weaver will make two and join them. Based on input from the members on interested parties, Georgean will dress the loom for 12 participants. Georgean briefed the uninitiated into the details of the program and reminded all that it is the responsibility of the weaver to complete the project in the one-week time frame and pass it on to the next weaver. If weaver is unable to complete the project when time is up, they must still pass on the loom at that time. If called and can’t do it right away, decline and go the bottom of the list. For further information contact Georgean Curran.
Camp Burton – Georgean Curran reporting:
Camp Burton retreat on Vashon Island will take place Friday PM, all day Saturday, and Sunday AM, October 2, 3, and 4, 2009. The cost is $115.00 for lodging and food all days; $61.95 Friday dinner, lodging, Saturday Breakfast, lunch, and dinner; $30.50 for Saturday only. We will be in the New Conference Room. This is unstructured fiber arts retreat time. Bring sleeping bag, personals (like pillows), and craft stuff. For further information contact Georgean Curran georgean_curran@msn.com.
Meeting adjourned 11:20 AM.
Respectfully submitted by:
Rocky Wisniewski, for Secretary H. Haynes
Show N Tell: (see slide show at left)
Betty: Early weaving – scarves.
Jean: Handwoven blouse. Fabric – stash yarn, rayon, acrylic, cotton. Getting hip surgery in Oct.
Georgean: Handspun knitted sweater wool and silk her own design in cables inspired by Sarah Anderson. Small adult shrug (same fabric – fits Rosalie). Head band/warmer inspired by June Spin-Off article wool, silk and cashmere. Lace Guild – mini macrame jewelry – earrings and necklaces. Circular knitted vest – saw in shop in Kimberly BC took pix copied pattern done in varigated-self striping yarn.
Rocky: Inkle bands with beads, knitted hat handspun Samoyed fur, alpaca, and commercial boucle yarn for color effect.
Kathleen: Went to Fairbanks, Alaska where Mom-in-Law works with large animal research station. Returned with Quiviut to spin, while there worked with Nuno felted silk scarves, knitting kid mohair scarf which was lost and then returned by nice soul via mail, beading and crochet.
Kate J. – reported on her TV show and video.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Get Ready for Fall!
Sheep to Shawl:
It’s Sheep to Shawl and 4X4 season at the Puyallup Fairgrounds! Rocky has received the tickets to cover these events at the Fair for Thursday, September 17, 2009 (Sheep to Shawl); Friday, September 18, 2009 (4X4), and Monday, September 21, 2009 (4X4).
On each of these days we need volunteers to represent Arachne in three shifts: 10 AM to 2 PM; 2 PM to 6 PM; and 6 PM to 10 PM. The Sheep to Shawl contest will bring in $175.00 and each of the 4X4 days will bring in $120.00 (3 shifts @ $40.00 ea). Each volunteer will receive an entrance ticket to the Fair and a parking pass.
In addition, for each four hour session you volunteer on the Sheep to Shawl contest, you will earn one credit toward the drawing for the Shawl in October. We will be giving the tickets out at our September 3rd meeting but if you are unable to attend that meeting and wish to volunteer, you may contact Rocky and she will send you tickets. Please indicate which day/shift you wish.
Yes, you may volunteer for one or more shifts.
At the Sheep to Shawl our duties will be to pick, card, spin, and ply the wool for the weft yarn and to discuss with the public the processes involved in taking the garment from Sheep to Shawl. Georgean is our weaver.
The 4X4 demonstrations are 4 people demonstrating any fiber-related craft for 4 hours. In order to earn our $40 all four people must be there for the four hours. You may spin, weave, knit, crochet, felt, etc. You may display yarns/articles you have made, equipment, books, etc. There are display grids on the stage from which to display. The shifts for both S 2 S and 4X4 are from 10-2, 2-6 and 6-10.
Camp Burton
Don't forget to get your reservations in for the Fall Retreat at Camp Burton It will be Oct. 2-4. Great time to kick back and relax or get that Christmas spinning and knitting done. The Native American Flute players will be there again and we get to enjoy there program on Sat. evening. Past few years we have been serenaded by some of the players at different times. We can get there any time the afternoon on Fri. We usually go for lunch on the island and it ends after breakfast on Sunday. You can stay and spin after that, but there will be no lunch served. Good time to get to know the rest of the guild members that there is just never enough time to do at guild meetings. Food is fantastic as past retreats have proven. Any questions call or Georgean email.
Here is a list of costs to go to the Burton Retreat Oct. 2-4
Full weekend includes 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, one lunch, 2 nights and facilities fees for $115
Fri. dinner through Sat. dinner $74
Sat. lunch and dinner $30.50
Remember to bring your toiletries, sleeping bags, and whatever you want to work on for the weekend. To reserve a place, send a check to Georgean.
2009-2010 Programs
This year we will be having a theme on Overshot. And the many ways it can be used. Georgean will be doing the Oct. meeting to get us started. The rest of the years programs are not all set in stone yet, but we will be having a good variety. Ron Antoine will be coming in the spring and hoping to get Amelia from the Bellwether in Sequim to come and do a program on color carding. The June meeting will be warp painting.
Puyallup Fair entry dates are Aug 28-29-30, details online at theFair.com
It’s Sheep to Shawl and 4X4 season at the Puyallup Fairgrounds! Rocky has received the tickets to cover these events at the Fair for Thursday, September 17, 2009 (Sheep to Shawl); Friday, September 18, 2009 (4X4), and Monday, September 21, 2009 (4X4).
On each of these days we need volunteers to represent Arachne in three shifts: 10 AM to 2 PM; 2 PM to 6 PM; and 6 PM to 10 PM. The Sheep to Shawl contest will bring in $175.00 and each of the 4X4 days will bring in $120.00 (3 shifts @ $40.00 ea). Each volunteer will receive an entrance ticket to the Fair and a parking pass.
In addition, for each four hour session you volunteer on the Sheep to Shawl contest, you will earn one credit toward the drawing for the Shawl in October. We will be giving the tickets out at our September 3rd meeting but if you are unable to attend that meeting and wish to volunteer, you may contact Rocky and she will send you tickets. Please indicate which day/shift you wish.
Yes, you may volunteer for one or more shifts.
At the Sheep to Shawl our duties will be to pick, card, spin, and ply the wool for the weft yarn and to discuss with the public the processes involved in taking the garment from Sheep to Shawl. Georgean is our weaver.
The 4X4 demonstrations are 4 people demonstrating any fiber-related craft for 4 hours. In order to earn our $40 all four people must be there for the four hours. You may spin, weave, knit, crochet, felt, etc. You may display yarns/articles you have made, equipment, books, etc. There are display grids on the stage from which to display. The shifts for both S 2 S and 4X4 are from 10-2, 2-6 and 6-10.
Camp Burton
Don't forget to get your reservations in for the Fall Retreat at Camp Burton It will be Oct. 2-4. Great time to kick back and relax or get that Christmas spinning and knitting done. The Native American Flute players will be there again and we get to enjoy there program on Sat. evening. Past few years we have been serenaded by some of the players at different times. We can get there any time the afternoon on Fri. We usually go for lunch on the island and it ends after breakfast on Sunday. You can stay and spin after that, but there will be no lunch served. Good time to get to know the rest of the guild members that there is just never enough time to do at guild meetings. Food is fantastic as past retreats have proven. Any questions call or Georgean email.
Here is a list of costs to go to the Burton Retreat Oct. 2-4
Full weekend includes 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, one lunch, 2 nights and facilities fees for $115
Fri. dinner through Sat. dinner $74
Sat. lunch and dinner $30.50
Remember to bring your toiletries, sleeping bags, and whatever you want to work on for the weekend. To reserve a place, send a check to Georgean.
2009-2010 Programs
This year we will be having a theme on Overshot. And the many ways it can be used. Georgean will be doing the Oct. meeting to get us started. The rest of the years programs are not all set in stone yet, but we will be having a good variety. Ron Antoine will be coming in the spring and hoping to get Amelia from the Bellwether in Sequim to come and do a program on color carding. The June meeting will be warp painting.
Puyallup Fair entry dates are Aug 28-29-30, details online at theFair.com
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
May Meeting Notes
Business Items:
Treasurer’s Report: $1312 on hand. Dues will be payable in June. Please pay your $20 annual membership fee to Fran.
The 2009-2010 Officer slated was nominated and approved. They are as follows:
Betty President
Fran Treasurer
Holly Newsletter/Secretary
Georgean Programs
Sheryl S. Member at Large
The 2009-2010 Shadow Cabinet will be:
Kate President
Hilde Treasurer
Toni Program
Mary Newsletter/Secretary
The shadow cabinet to work with 2009-2010 officers in preparation for holding the office in the following year.
Sheep to Shaw:
Sign up for working at the Sept. Sheep to Shawl event will be during the June meeting. The event date is Sept. 17th. Georgean will have the tickets at the Sept. meeting. Rocky has prepared a checklist for the next person to manage our Sheep to Shawl activities. Evelyn has agreed to shadow Rocky and manage it next year. Those who worked on the project this year will receive credits toward the shawl drawing. The guild approved a motion to let those who did not work on the shawl buy drawing tickets for $10 each.
Study Groups:
The first study group meeting was held at Toni’s on May 11. If you want to join the group and were not able to attend the first meeting, contact Betty Bell.
ANWG Booth:
Cary and her team set up the booth and it was lovely – pictures from the conference will be posted on the blog next month.
Table Loom Replacement:
The guild voted and approved selling the two Rasmussen looms and replacing them with a more portable 8 harness table loom. A budget of $600 for the new loom was approved. The existing looms will be offered for sale to guild members for $125 each. If no Arachne member wants to buy them, they will be offered to the Tacoma guild members for $150.
Show and Tell:
Treasurer’s Report: $1312 on hand. Dues will be payable in June. Please pay your $20 annual membership fee to Fran.
The 2009-2010 Officer slated was nominated and approved. They are as follows:
Betty President
Fran Treasurer
Holly Newsletter/Secretary
Georgean Programs
Sheryl S. Member at Large
The 2009-2010 Shadow Cabinet will be:
Kate President
Hilde Treasurer
Toni Program
Mary Newsletter/Secretary
The shadow cabinet to work with 2009-2010 officers in preparation for holding the office in the following year.
Sheep to Shaw:
Sign up for working at the Sept. Sheep to Shawl event will be during the June meeting. The event date is Sept. 17th. Georgean will have the tickets at the Sept. meeting. Rocky has prepared a checklist for the next person to manage our Sheep to Shawl activities. Evelyn has agreed to shadow Rocky and manage it next year. Those who worked on the project this year will receive credits toward the shawl drawing. The guild approved a motion to let those who did not work on the shawl buy drawing tickets for $10 each.
Study Groups:
The first study group meeting was held at Toni’s on May 11. If you want to join the group and were not able to attend the first meeting, contact Betty Bell.
ANWG Booth:
Cary and her team set up the booth and it was lovely – pictures from the conference will be posted on the blog next month.
Table Loom Replacement:
The guild voted and approved selling the two Rasmussen looms and replacing them with a more portable 8 harness table loom. A budget of $600 for the new loom was approved. The existing looms will be offered for sale to guild members for $125 each. If no Arachne member wants to buy them, they will be offered to the Tacoma guild members for $150.
Show and Tell:
Thursday, April 9, 2009
April Meeting Notes
Business Items:
Treasurer’s Report: $1312 on hand. Dues will be payable in June. Please give your $20 annual membership fee to Fran. Officers will be elected in June. Betty suggested that we adopt two-year terms for president, treasurer and programs chairman. We would also add a member-at-large position. There will be further discussion on this topic at the May meeting.
Study Groups:
Betty suggested we form two study groups. One study group would be for beginning weavers and those who want to refresh their skills and the other group would be on weaving structures and include exchanges. The board will develop a plan to present at the May meeting. If you are interested in either group and did not sign up at the April meeting, contact Betty and let her know which group (or both) you are interested in.
ANWG Booth Update:
Items for the booth need to be turned in on or before the May meeting. If you have the CAMEL loom with the transparency on it, please contact Rocky.
Sheep to Shawl Prep Report:
Please let Rocky know when if you turn your spun singles into Georgean so that she can update her list.
8-Harness CAMEL Loom:
For April, the loom will be used by Kathryn C, Mary L and Betty B.
April Program Recap:
Carol Goodwin’s program presented a fascinating program and slide show on history of Kumihimo braiding including marudai, takadai and ayatakadai. She also showed slides of her own work and others who do kumihimo with beads. Kumihimo is a Japanese form of braid-making. Cords and ribbons are made by interlacing strands.
After lunch, we did "hands-on" braiding under Carol’s supervision. Many of us went home hooked on another way to weave! Thanks Carol!
Show and Tell:
Treasurer’s Report: $1312 on hand. Dues will be payable in June. Please give your $20 annual membership fee to Fran. Officers will be elected in June. Betty suggested that we adopt two-year terms for president, treasurer and programs chairman. We would also add a member-at-large position. There will be further discussion on this topic at the May meeting.
Study Groups:
Betty suggested we form two study groups. One study group would be for beginning weavers and those who want to refresh their skills and the other group would be on weaving structures and include exchanges. The board will develop a plan to present at the May meeting. If you are interested in either group and did not sign up at the April meeting, contact Betty and let her know which group (or both) you are interested in.
ANWG Booth Update:
Items for the booth need to be turned in on or before the May meeting. If you have the CAMEL loom with the transparency on it, please contact Rocky.
Sheep to Shawl Prep Report:
Please let Rocky know when if you turn your spun singles into Georgean so that she can update her list.
8-Harness CAMEL Loom:
For April, the loom will be used by Kathryn C, Mary L and Betty B.
April Program Recap:
Carol Goodwin’s program presented a fascinating program and slide show on history of Kumihimo braiding including marudai, takadai and ayatakadai. She also showed slides of her own work and others who do kumihimo with beads. Kumihimo is a Japanese form of braid-making. Cords and ribbons are made by interlacing strands.
After lunch, we did "hands-on" braiding under Carol’s supervision. Many of us went home hooked on another way to weave! Thanks Carol!
Show and Tell:
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
March Meeting Notes
8-Harness CAMEL Loom:
The 8-harness folding CAMEL loom is available to check out to work on items for the conference booth. Please contact Georgean to check it out.
ANWG Conference Goodie Bag Items:
ANWG Conference Goodie Bag Items:
Froggie and Georgean are working on the conference Goodie Bag item – a windowed holiday card. Weaving samples can be placed in the window. If you want to help assembling the cards, please contact Georgean.
ANWG Booth Update:
Items for the booth need to be turned in on or before the May meeting. If you have the CAMEL loom with the transparency on it, please contact Rocky.
Sheep to Shawl Prep Report:
Rocky brought more roving with gauge samples for those interested in spinning. Please do not ply the yarn as Georgean has volunteered to ply it. If you are interested in helping with the spinning contact Rocky. Those who volunteered to spin at the March meeting are asked to return the spun yarn to Rocky at the April meeting. You only need to spin singles as Georgean will be plying the yarn.
4 By 4 Volunteers:
Arachne has 9 four-hour slots to fill at the Western Washington State Fair demo area. You can demonstrate any type of fiber related skill. Contact Georgean to sign up.
Table Looms:
Holly reported that the Louet W-30 is no longer being made by Louet. There are some available at internet stores but they are currently out of our price range. A motion was approved to sell one of the Rasmussen looms for $150. The looms will be offered to a current member first. We will continue to look for an 8 harness table loom that can be easily transported. Let us know if you have a personal favorite.
ANWG Booth Update:
Items for the booth need to be turned in on or before the May meeting. If you have the CAMEL loom with the transparency on it, please contact Rocky.
Sheep to Shawl Prep Report:
Rocky brought more roving with gauge samples for those interested in spinning. Please do not ply the yarn as Georgean has volunteered to ply it. If you are interested in helping with the spinning contact Rocky. Those who volunteered to spin at the March meeting are asked to return the spun yarn to Rocky at the April meeting. You only need to spin singles as Georgean will be plying the yarn.
4 By 4 Volunteers:
Arachne has 9 four-hour slots to fill at the Western Washington State Fair demo area. You can demonstrate any type of fiber related skill. Contact Georgean to sign up.
Table Looms:
Holly reported that the Louet W-30 is no longer being made by Louet. There are some available at internet stores but they are currently out of our price range. A motion was approved to sell one of the Rasmussen looms for $150. The looms will be offered to a current member first. We will continue to look for an 8 harness table loom that can be easily transported. Let us know if you have a personal favorite.
Jewelry from Thrums and "Weftovers"!
Our March program was presented by Robyn Spady
– a fascinating presentation on ways to create jewelry from weaving thrum and other bits and pieces of yarn. Robyn shared many of her jewelry making tricks and spent time with the members so they could do some hands-on experimenting. We will all think twice now before we toss our thrums! Thanks Robyn!
Our March program was presented by Robyn Spady
– a fascinating presentation on ways to create jewelry from weaving thrum and other bits and pieces of yarn. Robyn shared many of her jewelry making tricks and spent time with the members so they could do some hands-on experimenting. We will all think twice now before we toss our thrums! Thanks Robyn!April 2nd Program
Kumihimo! by Carol Goodwin
Carol Goodwin’s program will be about Kumihimo, particularly kumihimo with beads. Kumihimo is a Japanese form of braid-making. Cords and ribbons are made by interlacing strands.
Kumihimo! by Carol Goodwin
Carol Goodwin’s program will be about Kumihimo, particularly kumihimo with beads. Kumihimo is a Japanese form of braid-making. Cords and ribbons are made by interlacing strands.
After lunch, we'll do some "hands-on" braiding. Carol will have some supplies with her, however you can bring the following items:
- foam or cardboard kumihimo disk. (If you wish to purchase a foam disk, the cost is $12--cash or check please.)
- approx. 20 yards of sport-weight cotton or knitting ribbon in one or more colors
some size 6/0 or 8/0 seed beads - a needle and beading thread scissors
- a tea towel or bead pad
EVENTS
March 13-15, 2009
Nordic Knitting Conference,
April 4-5, 2009
ALPACAPALOOZA!
April 4-5, 2009
Whidbey Weavers Guild Spin-in
April 16-19, 2009
Annual Shepherds' Extravaganza
April 24-26, 2009
Portland Handweavers Guild Annual Sale
ANWG - Waves of Color
Deadline of April 1 for Project Runway, Look Out! Making Waves with What We Wear! & Juried Show. Includes Woven Wearable’s, Home Interiors, Decorative Weaving & Innovative
Interlacements
April 15 Deadline
March 13-15, 2009
Nordic Knitting Conference,
April 4-5, 2009
ALPACAPALOOZA!
April 4-5, 2009
Whidbey Weavers Guild Spin-in
April 16-19, 2009
Annual Shepherds' Extravaganza
April 24-26, 2009
Portland Handweavers Guild Annual Sale
ANWG - Waves of Color
Deadline of April 1 for Project Runway, Look Out! Making Waves with What We Wear! & Juried Show. Includes Woven Wearable’s, Home Interiors, Decorative Weaving & Innovative
Interlacements
April 15 Deadline
Friday, February 13, 2009
February Meeting Notes...
Sheep to Shawl Judging
Betty reported that the board had received a response to the letter sent to Barbara Bitetto, Superintendent of the Sheep to Shawl Event, Western Washington State Fair.
Background:
Arachne along with Moonspinners Guild, the Seattle Handweaver’s Guild and a representative of the Tacoma Weaving Guild sent a letter to Ms. Bitetto in December regarding suggested changes to the Sheep to Shawl judging process.
Arachne along with Moonspinners Guild, the Seattle Handweaver’s Guild and a representative of the Tacoma Weaving Guild sent a letter to Ms. Bitetto in December regarding suggested changes to the Sheep to Shawl judging process.
Ms. Bitetto’s Response:
In an email sent to Betty on January 24, Ms. Bitetto acknowledged receiving the letter and also let us know there had been a delay in receiving it. She stated that she was already planning a judge change for the 2009 event and asked that the guilds send in their ideas for the judging criteria changes. She wants to receive these suggestions in writing by April 1. She is open to changing the judging criteria but also points out that, as outlined in the guild letter, one STS team could win in all categories. She also felt that finding multiple judges for the event could be difficult. It is also Fair policy that all judges be paid.
In an email sent to Betty on January 24, Ms. Bitetto acknowledged receiving the letter and also let us know there had been a delay in receiving it. She stated that she was already planning a judge change for the 2009 event and asked that the guilds send in their ideas for the judging criteria changes. She wants to receive these suggestions in writing by April 1. She is open to changing the judging criteria but also points out that, as outlined in the guild letter, one STS team could win in all categories. She also felt that finding multiple judges for the event could be difficult. It is also Fair policy that all judges be paid.
The Arachne board met on Jan. 28, to discuss and prepare a suggested response for the membership to consider. After much discussion, the response (as follows) was approved by the membership and Holly will prepare a letter to send to Ms. Bitetto.
Response:
Agreed with one paid judge
Suggest the following categories for judging be used and that criteria for each category be established. The category criteria would help the judge be consistent while judging the entries and make it easier and more fun for the judge overall. The suggested categories are:
o Most Consistent Spinning
o Most Consistent Weaving
o Best Use of Color
o Best Use of Natural Colors (when applicable)
o Best Hand
o Most Interesting Weave Structure
o Most Challenging Weave Structure
Agreed with one paid judge
Suggest the following categories for judging be used and that criteria for each category be established. The category criteria would help the judge be consistent while judging the entries and make it easier and more fun for the judge overall. The suggested categories are:
o Most Consistent Spinning
o Most Consistent Weaving
o Best Use of Color
o Best Use of Natural Colors (when applicable)
o Best Hand
o Most Interesting Weave Structure
o Most Challenging Weave Structure
ANWG Conference Support Items:
In addition to the booth, ANWG conference planners are requesting Goodie Bag items, Vendor Bucks and a Silent Auction item.The membership approved a budget of $40 to create a goodie bag item and Georgean and Froggie will work together to create item. A budget of $10 was also approved for Vendor Bucks. Georgean has a book she is willing to donate in Arachne’s name for the silent auction.
ANWG Booth Update:
Cary reported that 7 transparencies have been finished. Cary and Rocky will be setting up a mock-up of the booth at the May meeting.
From Cary, “In order to have a successful booth at the ANWG Conference being held in Spokane at the end of May we need some more items for our 'picnic' theme. The items we would like to have in addition to all the wonderful things we have already gathered are: felted paper plates, woven napkins, felted chicken drumsticks, fruits and veggies that are knitted or felted or whatever, a 'blanket' or large tablecloth, woven basket, felted or woven 'bowls', woven scarf and, well, you know, 'picnic things. Our theme is the picnic under a lilac tree.” Items need to be turned in on or before the May meeting.
From Cary, “In order to have a successful booth at the ANWG Conference being held in Spokane at the end of May we need some more items for our 'picnic' theme. The items we would like to have in addition to all the wonderful things we have already gathered are: felted paper plates, woven napkins, felted chicken drumsticks, fruits and veggies that are knitted or felted or whatever, a 'blanket' or large tablecloth, woven basket, felted or woven 'bowls', woven scarf and, well, you know, 'picnic things. Our theme is the picnic under a lilac tree.” Items need to be turned in on or before the May meeting.
Sheep to Shawl Prep Report:
The fleece purchased in January has been dyed and is ready for spinning. Rocky distributed roving with gauge samples to those interested in spinning. Georgean volunteered to ply the yarn. If you are interested in helping with the spinning contact Rocky. Those who volunteered to spin at the February meeting are asked to return the spun yarn to Rocky at March meeting. You only need to spin singles as Georgean will be plying the yarn.
Table Looms:
Discussed an option of selling current table loom(s) and replacing it(them) with a small, portable 8 shaft table loom. Holly showed the membership her small Louet W-30 as an example of smaller, portable looms available. A committee (Georgean, Linda and Holly) was formed to investigate replacing the current table looms and it will report back no later than April.
Discussed an option of selling current table loom(s) and replacing it(them) with a small, portable 8 shaft table loom. Holly showed the membership her small Louet W-30 as an example of smaller, portable looms available. A committee (Georgean, Linda and Holly) was formed to investigate replacing the current table looms and it will report back no later than April.
Other Items:
New Loom – Georgean, Fran and Froggie warped the new loom and it is ready for check-out. Georgean created a draft from the books we received with it and the warp is complementary to the colors of the ANWG booth. Contact Fran to check it out.
Mystery Looms -- There was a brief discussion on ways to sell the mystery looms. Craigslist was suggested but no final decision was made. We will offer them to other guilds first.
Library Additions – Betty has purchased several e-books and the membership voted to share the cost of the e-books with her.
Food Bank -- The church does not need any more egg cartons, but they are very low on food for their food bank and would appreciate donations
ANWG - Waves of Color -- Deadline of April 1 for Project Runway, Look Out! Making Waves with What We Wear! & Juried Show which includes Woven Wearable’s, Home Interiors, Decorative Weaving & Innovative Interlacements April 15 Deadline
February Program Recap
Bags! Bags! Bags!
Our February program was all about bags – woven, felted, fabric and more! Everyone brought bags they had created and bag ideas to share. We all enjoyed examining a wonderful array of different bags. Below are some photos from the program.
Our February program was all about bags – woven, felted, fabric and more! Everyone brought bags they had created and bag ideas to share. We all enjoyed examining a wonderful array of different bags. Below are some photos from the program.
Show and Tell
Click here for Show and Tell Slide Show
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
January Meeting Notes
The following is a recap of the January meeting and additional notes.
Weaving Related Items from the Estate of Paula Russell
The items from Ms. Russell’s estate were on display. They include various weaving tools, books with weaving samples, twinning loom and two small mystery looms.
8 Shaft Folding Loom Update (also from estate of Ms. Russell)
Betty ordered new heddle bars for the new loom and those have arrived. They will be cut to fit the loom. The guild voted to approve Georgean’s purchase of warp for the new loom so that items for ANWG booth can be woven on it. She will warp it and it will be available for checkout. In September, the loom will be used for the Sheep to Shawl. The guild also voted to let other guilds know that they will be able to use our loom for their Sheep to Shawl activities at the Western Washington State Fair. These guilds will need to arrange with us prior to the event.
Treasurer’s Report
26 members have paid their 2008-2009 dues.
Major Upcoming Expense: $400 for rental of church meeting space and library space. (In additional to the rental fee, members are asked to bring empty egg cartons to guild meetings. These will be donated to the church’s food bank.)
Sheep to Shawl Report
The fleece purchased in January has been washed. The team has picked a spiral design and the guild voted to dye the fleece a burgundy red color. The team will dye it.
Upcoming Activities
A Dye Party will be held in February or March at Betty’s studio. The date will be determined at the February meeting. If you wish to have a dye day with 2-3 other members before then, contact Betty.
Open Studio Stash Reduction Tour
The March meeting will be a member’s studio tour and stash reduction sale. Instead of hauling our stuff to the guild meeting to sell it, we will travel to your studio. Rosalie is organizing the event for us. If you want to participate, please email Rosalie. She will be designing the route. We will meet at the church and carpool to the various locations.
ANWG Booth
We could use a few more transparencies for the ANWG booth. Please contact Rocky at if you would like to check out the transparency CAMEL.
Roc Day Celebration
Georgean organized two spinning contests for our Roc Day celebration. The first was a fine spinning competition and was won by Betty. This was followed by a blind spinning contest (everyone was blindfolded) and the winner of the most spun while blindfolded was Toni.
ANWG Conference
Online registration for the 2009 Conference is open. The conference will be held May 28 - June 3 on the campus of Gonzaga University in Spokane. The conference booklet can be found at this internet link: http://anwg2009.org/images/ANWG2009_Registration_Booklet.pdf . General Conference information is at: http://anwg2009.org/index.php?section=home . The $395 conference fee includes three ½ day classes or the equivalent of 9 hours of class time, room (dorm rooms), 8 meals during the conference and more.
February Meeting: Bags! Bags! Bags!
We will be featuring and discussing all the different types of shopping bags that can be made from your weaving, knitting and other fiber projects. Please bring any examples that you would like to share. Check out the Handwoven bag ideas at: http://www.interweave.com/weave/bag-of-the-month.asp
Request for Knitting Needles:
Sheryl is asking for donations of short, straight knitting needles and small left-over balls of good yarns. She is volunteering at Meeker Middle School in Kent, teaching At Risk students knitting. She does this after school on Tuesdays. She could use some help if anybody is interested in helping young students learn the fine art of knitting.
Arachne Guild Blog
If you misplace or delete your newsletter, you can always find the information posted on our blog. Bookmark this link: http://arachne-guild.blogspot.com/ Holly is in the process of adding photos from past show and tells into a slide show on the blog. Currently you will find the photos from the December and January meeting rotating in a slide show on the left side of the blog. She has also added a link to a free beret pattern (displayed at the December show and tell) and will be scanning in and adding a link to Kate’s baby bootie/shoe pattern.
Future Programs
Feb: Making Your Own Shopping Bag
Mar: Open Studio and Stash Reduction Sale
April: Carol Goodwin Program
May: ANWG Booth Mockup
June: Dye Day
Show and Tell
You can find these photos on the guild’s FlickR photo account at http://www.flickr.com/photos/34283070@N06/ or buy using the link at the left.
Weaving/Spinning Items Currently Available for Check Out include a wool picker, doubler and Twinning/Tapestry Frame. If you are interested in checking out any of these items, please contact Fran.
Weaving Related Items from the Estate of Paula Russell
The items from Ms. Russell’s estate were on display. They include various weaving tools, books with weaving samples, twinning loom and two small mystery looms.
8 Shaft Folding Loom Update (also from estate of Ms. Russell)
Betty ordered new heddle bars for the new loom and those have arrived. They will be cut to fit the loom. The guild voted to approve Georgean’s purchase of warp for the new loom so that items for ANWG booth can be woven on it. She will warp it and it will be available for checkout. In September, the loom will be used for the Sheep to Shawl. The guild also voted to let other guilds know that they will be able to use our loom for their Sheep to Shawl activities at the Western Washington State Fair. These guilds will need to arrange with us prior to the event.
Treasurer’s Report
26 members have paid their 2008-2009 dues.
Major Upcoming Expense: $400 for rental of church meeting space and library space. (In additional to the rental fee, members are asked to bring empty egg cartons to guild meetings. These will be donated to the church’s food bank.)
Sheep to Shawl Report
The fleece purchased in January has been washed. The team has picked a spiral design and the guild voted to dye the fleece a burgundy red color. The team will dye it.
Upcoming Activities
A Dye Party will be held in February or March at Betty’s studio. The date will be determined at the February meeting. If you wish to have a dye day with 2-3 other members before then, contact Betty.
Open Studio Stash Reduction Tour
The March meeting will be a member’s studio tour and stash reduction sale. Instead of hauling our stuff to the guild meeting to sell it, we will travel to your studio. Rosalie is organizing the event for us. If you want to participate, please email Rosalie. She will be designing the route. We will meet at the church and carpool to the various locations.
ANWG Booth
We could use a few more transparencies for the ANWG booth. Please contact Rocky at if you would like to check out the transparency CAMEL.
Roc Day Celebration
Georgean organized two spinning contests for our Roc Day celebration. The first was a fine spinning competition and was won by Betty. This was followed by a blind spinning contest (everyone was blindfolded) and the winner of the most spun while blindfolded was Toni.
ANWG ConferenceOnline registration for the 2009 Conference is open. The conference will be held May 28 - June 3 on the campus of Gonzaga University in Spokane. The conference booklet can be found at this internet link: http://anwg2009.org/images/ANWG2009_Registration_Booklet.pdf . General Conference information is at: http://anwg2009.org/index.php?section=home . The $395 conference fee includes three ½ day classes or the equivalent of 9 hours of class time, room (dorm rooms), 8 meals during the conference and more.
February Meeting: Bags! Bags! Bags!
We will be featuring and discussing all the different types of shopping bags that can be made from your weaving, knitting and other fiber projects. Please bring any examples that you would like to share. Check out the Handwoven bag ideas at: http://www.interweave.com/weave/bag-of-the-month.asp
Request for Knitting Needles:
Sheryl is asking for donations of short, straight knitting needles and small left-over balls of good yarns. She is volunteering at Meeker Middle School in Kent, teaching At Risk students knitting. She does this after school on Tuesdays. She could use some help if anybody is interested in helping young students learn the fine art of knitting.
Arachne Guild Blog
If you misplace or delete your newsletter, you can always find the information posted on our blog. Bookmark this link: http://arachne-guild.blogspot.com/ Holly is in the process of adding photos from past show and tells into a slide show on the blog. Currently you will find the photos from the December and January meeting rotating in a slide show on the left side of the blog. She has also added a link to a free beret pattern (displayed at the December show and tell) and will be scanning in and adding a link to Kate’s baby bootie/shoe pattern.
Future Programs
Feb: Making Your Own Shopping Bag
Mar: Open Studio and Stash Reduction Sale
April: Carol Goodwin Program
May: ANWG Booth Mockup
June: Dye Day
Show and Tell
You can find these photos on the guild’s FlickR photo account at http://www.flickr.com/photos/34283070@N06/ or buy using the link at the left.
Weaving/Spinning Items Currently Available for Check Out include a wool picker, doubler and Twinning/Tapestry Frame. If you are interested in checking out any of these items, please contact Fran.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
January Meeting -- 1/8/2009
Arachne January Meeting Reminder
Date: Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
Time: Set-Up/Social Time 9:30-10am
Business Meeting/Program: 10am (promptly)
This is Roc Day so bring items you want to sell or give away and bring your spinning wheel. Lunch is potluck. Also bring something for the soup pot!
Mystery Loom #2 (may be a tapestry loom)
Twinning Frame
Date: Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
Time: Set-Up/Social Time 9:30-10am
Business Meeting/Program: 10am (promptly)
This is Roc Day so bring items you want to sell or give away and bring your spinning wheel. Lunch is potluck. Also bring something for the soup pot!
We will also be holding a silent auction for some of the items donated to guild from the estate of Paula Russell. These include a Twinning Frame and two mystery (but interesting) looms plus other assorted items.
Mystery Loom #1 (3 photos)
Mystery Loom #2 (may be a tapestry loom)
Twinning Frame
ANWG Conference
The 2009 Conference and Post Conference event will be held May 28 - June 3 on the campus of Gonzaga University in Spokane. Registration for the conference opened on Jan. 1, 2009. The conference booklet can be found at the following internet link: http://anwg2009.org/images/ANWG2009_Registration_Booklet.pdf . General Conference information is on the internet at: http://anwg2009.org/index.php?section=home The $395 conference fee includes three ½ day classes or the equivalent of 9 hours of class time, room (dorm rooms - Thurs, Fri and Sat), 8 meals during the conference and more.
The 2009 Conference and Post Conference event will be held May 28 - June 3 on the campus of Gonzaga University in Spokane. Registration for the conference opened on Jan. 1, 2009. The conference booklet can be found at the following internet link: http://anwg2009.org/images/ANWG2009_Registration_Booklet.pdf . General Conference information is on the internet at: http://anwg2009.org/index.php?section=home The $395 conference fee includes three ½ day classes or the equivalent of 9 hours of class time, room (dorm rooms - Thurs, Fri and Sat), 8 meals during the conference and more.
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