West Alabama Fiber Guild Newsletter - April 15, 2017

West Alabama Fiber Guild Newsletter - April 15, 2017

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Welcome to the West Alabama Fiber Guild Newsletter Happy Easter!   Next meeting:  Sunday, April, 16th, 1:00 to 3:00 pm (Easter Sunday) Feel free to come as early as 11:00 am. Location: Tuscaloosa Department of Transportation 1000 28th Avenue, Tuscaloosa   Topic:  Spinning Sunday This week's meeting will be very casual and relaxed.  Generally on holidays we really have a good time even though attendance is generally a little lower. Previous Meeting Notes: 10 members attended. Heather K. brought her Ashford Elizabeth as part of our continued study into beginning spinning. It is an absolutely beautiful example of a Saxony style wheel. Most members use Castle style wheels due to the availability, smaller size, and that many come with travel options. The Saxony style wheel with it's larger wheel size and different type of tension options offered a very different and pleasant spinning experience according to Deanna A. Our newest and youngest member Terra W. has been admiring Tatted lace recently. Christine C., noticing her interest, taught her the basic stitches and according to my latest reports she has now mastered rings, chains, and joins. It's always exciting when a skill is passed on!   Reminder: If you are interested in participating in the Kentuck Festival, please bring $5.00 to the next meeting so we will be able to register you for a participating artist badge. The Kentuck money is due before the end of April.  If you are unable to make a guild meeting in April and would like to participate please e-mail Carol in order to make arrangements. Message from Larisa "Hello everybody! After several years of college, I am picking up my needlework again, which is exciting. I do plan to move eventually; however, it may take longer than I wish it would. In the meantime, I would like to experiment with tapestry weaving and other hand weaving techniques. I also have an idea of recycling any unwanted yarn and yarn scraps, so please if you would like to donate yarn and scraps of yarn that you absolutely don’t need, bring them to the Guild’s meetings. I packed all my yarn and most of my other supplies, and it is impossible to tell now where they are, so your donations will be more than appreciated. Just remember the idea is to recycle, so bring only what you 100% do not need anymore. I plan to make small items such as mug rugs, placemats, small tapestries, pillows, and such. If I manage to produce some amount of goods, they can be donated or sold with a portion of proceeds going back to the Guild. If you would like to participate even deeper in my recycling project, start collecting any bits of yarn, such as cut ends, which can be used to stuff pillows. I will also gladly accept any unwanted fabric scraps to make pillow cases. Let’s recycle and go zero yarn waste (if you have anything you may want to recycle of course)! Thank you." Several of our members are driving to Huntsville to participate in their Knit in Public day.  For more information click here :)  Candice W. is attending and is admining our Facebook page.  She is posting more up to date information regularly on the page. Our Program Schedule for 2017 was in the February 2nd newsletter.  Click here to see it.   Small tatted motif (ends not hidden) by Tori S. Small Tatted Star by Tori S. Small tatted Gray rocket with flame tails by Christine C.  Terra W. tatting her first stitches under Christine C.'s instruction. Heather K.'s Saxony style spinning wheel. Annette knitting a pair of booties for a very lucky little girl.  'Til next time, -Tori Photos taken by Tori S. Website Facebook Ravelry

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West Alabama Fiber Guild Newsletter - March 31, 2017

West Alabama Fiber Guild Newsletter - March 31, 2017

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Welcome to the West Alabama Fiber Guild Newsletter Next meeting:   Sunday April 2, 2017 @1:00pm- 3:00pm Location: Tuscaloosa Department of Transportation 1000 28th Avenue, Tuscaloosa Topic: Beginning Spinning on a Spinning wheel.Bring your wheel and some fiber (wool generally works well for beginners) If you do not have a wheel Please e-mail info@wafguild.com   Our use of the meeting room on alternate Sundays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm through the end of May has been approved by TDOT.   We also have use of the room on our regular meeting days starting at 11:00 am for those who would like to come early. Information from Carol T.: I have received the registration form inviting us to participate at Kentuck. So it is now time to sign up for the $5 badges!  I need the names and $5 by the end of April. Sooner is better! Our last Meeting in April will be April 16, 2017   Last meeting:  Sunday, March 19, 2017 Topic:  Spinning Sunday There were 10 members present and all had a wonderful time.  Monica M. was very lucky to be working with Carol T. getting familiar with her Ashford Traveler spinning wheel.  As always the atmosphere at Spinning Sunday infused with excitement about new projects and learning new things. There was also a good bit of anticipation about the March 30th opening of the Jo Ann's store located on Veteran's Memorial Parkway in the old Hancock's building.   Carol T. Spinning in her perfect hand knit socks.   Handwoven Rug bottom right Sue J. Handwoven Chenille scarf Nannette S. Handwoven shawl Deanna A. Hand knit lace cowl Lynn H. Hand knit Lace scarf Sue J. Hand spun hand dyed lace weight yarn Top right Carol T. Turkish spindle left center Terra W. support spindle yarn right center by Tori S. Deanna A. and Lynn H. drop spinning Other Tidbits: Deanna A. and Tori S. will be bringing some of their wheels for everyone to try this week so bring some fiber you're comfortable with. Our Program Schedule for 2017 was in the February 2nd newsletter.  Click here to see it. 'Til next time,  -Tori Photos taken by Tori Website Email Facebook Ravelry

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West Alabama Fiber Guild Newsletter - March 17, 2017

West Alabama Fiber Guild Newsletter - March 17, 2017

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Welcome to the West Alabama Fiber Guild Newsletter Next meeting:  Sunday, March 19, 2017, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm  Location: 1000 28th Avenue, Tuscaloosa Topic: Spinning Sunday Bring any project that you would like to work on, or just come and chat.   Also, bring any questions that you have about fiber preparation, drafting, and spindle spinning. Our use of the meeting room on alternate Sundays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm through the end of April has been approved by TDOT.   We also have use of the room on our regular meeting days starting at 11:00 am for those who would like to come early. Information from Carol T.: I have received the registration form inviting us to participate at Kentuck. So it is now time to sign up for the $5 badges!  I need the names and $5 by the end of April. Sooner is better! Also, last year we discussed buying another EZ up tent with the 3 sides it comes with. We put the purchase on hold until we discovered our new location. Does the guild want me to order one now? I would like to do this ASAP if that is the wish of members. Once I have the information on our drum carder from Henry, I will order the brush that attaches to it. Thanks, Carol Last meeting:  Sunday, March 5, 2017 Topic:  Spindle Spinning and Drafting There were 14 members present.  Carol showed us how to pre-draft fiber and the park & draft method of spindle spinning.  "Respect the Spindle" by Abby Franquemont is a book that Carol recommends.  Regarding spinning, Carol says, "If it stays together, it's yarn!"   Tori using her dealgan drop spindle from Maine Fiber Tools.   Carol's drop spindles, support spindles, taklis (two right-most, for spinning cotton), and book. Hand knit shawl by Lynn H.  Pattern: Bustle Shawl by Jen Zeyen (Free on Ravelry), and Lynn added a Feather & Fan edge. Tatted necklaces with turtle beads by Carol T., pattern by La Cossette. Tatted flower fobs by Christine C. Bead-style support spindle made by TexasJeans, owned by Tori S. Chain-plyed hand spun merino by Candice W.   Other Tidbits: Marilyn B. is storing one of the guild wheels.  Contact her if you wish to use it. Our Program Schedule for 2017 was in the February 2nd newsletter.  Click here to see it. 'Til next time,  -Christine Photos taken by Christine. Website Email Facebook Ravelry

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