Welcome to the West Alabama Fiber Guild Newsletter

Next meeting: Sunday, February 19, 2017, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Location: 1000 28th Avenue, Tuscaloosa

Topic: Spinning Sunday and Continued Discussion of Fiber Preparation

Bring any project that you would like to work on, or just come and chat. We will continue discussion of fiber preparation from the last meeting.

Last meeting: Sunday, February 5, 2017

Topic: Blending Boards & Fiber Preparation

Report from Tori S.:
It was a nice meeting, and I took several pictures.

We opened with an explanation of why and how to use blending boards in the first hour, then several members made rolags (a.k.a. punis) with the boards.

Carol also demonstrated dizzing off of the blending board.

We ended with a brief introduction to combing fiber and when you would use combs, but due to time constraints we did not do hands on. It was a relaxed, fun meeting.

Blending board.

Left-hand Sweater by Heather K.
Right-hand Sweater by Carol T.
Tatted Necklaces by Carol T.
Purple shawl in progress by Lynn H.

Other Tidbits:
Candice W. has the spare guild wheel, an Ashford Traveler, that needs a new home. If you are interested in learning to spin, or just have storage space, please contact Candice.