The November meeting will be held November 19th at R&M Yarns, 8510 Highway 60, Georgetown, TN 37336. (423) 961-0690. Normal start time of 9:00 for social gathering then the meeting starts at 9:30.
The agenda will include various old business, new business including the election of Officers for 2017. Nominations have been received for all positions, but nominations are not closed until prior to the voting. There will be some discussion on activities for 2017.
The book review is "The Art and Craft of Natural Dyeing"
Show and share in two parts: 1 any guild challenge items, 2 anything else
The program will be an introduction to tapestry by Steve.
The rugs from Crossville will be at the meeting so make sure you pick yours up.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
October Meeting Announcement and a request
The October meeting will be held October 15th at R&M Yarns, 8510
Highway 60, Georgetown, TN 37336. (423) 961-0690. Normal start time of
9:00 for social gathering then the meeting starts at 9:30.
The agenda will include various old business, new business including the election of Officers for 2017. Nominations have been received for all positions, but nominations are not closed until prior to the voting.
Our normal show and share.
The agenda will include various old business, new business including the election of Officers for 2017. Nominations have been received for all positions, but nominations are not closed until prior to the voting.
Don't
forget to bring along examples of 'repurposed' weaving or discuss
progress towards the guild challenge (due at the November meeting).
Nobody yet for the book review - bring something along to discuss/share if you like.
Our normal show and share.
The program was to have been on Tapestry by me, but I'm
away at a wedding this meeting. Their may be a program on double weave,
but if not then the election of officers is the program.
Request from Jane: Can members
bring (for donation) any empty yarn cones. I plan to take the cones to
H'Art Gallery so the clients can decorate them to support the gallery.
Also,
if anyone has yarn (or beads or any art supplies) that they do not
intend to use, the gallery can! I had several skeins that just did not
like me. So after two decades, I donated them!
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
September Meeting Announcement
Meeting and 'Rugs, rugs, rugs' Exhibit road trip.
The September meeting will start at the Crossville Library; 3 East Street, Crossville, TN at 9:30 AM (Central time) on the 17th of September for those heading straight there. Contact number is Wilma.
Other options for travel:
The September meeting will start at the Crossville Library; 3 East Street, Crossville, TN at 9:30 AM (Central time) on the 17th of September for those heading straight there. Contact number is Wilma.
Other options for travel:
For anyone coming from south of Georgetown, TN and might be considering
carpooling, meet at R&M yarns by 8:50 AM (Eastern time) for a 9:00
departure. Contact numbers: Phyllis or Steve.
Chris and Marie are heading direct from the Athens area. Contact: Chris.
Mary is heading from Chattanooga, departing at 9:00AM, Hixson area. Contact: Mary.
For contact phone numbers: email svhguild@gmail.com
This will be an abbreviated meeting with discussion on future Crossville/other exhibits.
There will be lunch after the meeting - likely at the 5th Street Market.
Chris and Marie are heading direct from the Athens area. Contact: Chris.
Mary is heading from Chattanooga, departing at 9:00AM, Hixson area. Contact: Mary.
For contact phone numbers: email svhguild@gmail.com
This will be an abbreviated meeting with discussion on future Crossville/other exhibits.
There will be lunch after the meeting - likely at the 5th Street Market.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Meeting Reminder
The meeting is this Saturday (August 20th).
We'll be discussing our trip to Crossville next month, the program is Inlay weaving, and the book review will be a '2 for the price of 1' deal...
See you there!
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Meeting Announcement
The August meeting will be held August 20th at R&M Yarns, 8510
Highway 60, Georgetown, TN 37336. (423) 961-0690. Normal start time of
9:00 for social gathering then the meeting starts at 9:30.
The agenda will include various old business, new business including more on the Fiber Education Festival, planing for the road trip to Crossville next month (which will be the September meeting) and some HGA updates.
The agenda will include various old business, new business including more on the Fiber Education Festival, planing for the road trip to Crossville next month (which will be the September meeting) and some HGA updates.
Don't forget to bring along all your appropriately named and ready to hang rugs for the Weavers of the Cumberland Rug Exhibit.
There will be a book review by Steve: Weaving: A Handbook for Fiber Craftsmen, by Shirley E. Held
Our normal show and share.
The program is Inlay weaving by Phyllis.
Monday, July 25, 2016
July Meeting
The Scenic Valley Handweavers met on Saturday the 16th at R&M Yarns. Those that are entering items in the Weavers of the Cumberland "Rugs, rugs, rugs" exhibit handed in their entry forms and were reminded to bring the actual items next month.
The program was all about loom maintenance, with handouts, and examples of the various products for attendees to view.
Minutes have been published and photo's added to the pictures page.
The program was all about loom maintenance, with handouts, and examples of the various products for attendees to view.
Minutes have been published and photo's added to the pictures page.
Monday, July 11, 2016
Meeting Announcement
The July meeting will be held July 16th at R&M Yarns, 8510
Highway 60, Georgetown, TN 37336. (423) 961-0690. Normal start time of
9:00 for social gathering then the meeting starts at 9:30.
The agenda will include various old business, new business including a chance to throw out ideas for the 2017 SVH Fiber Festival, including a sign up sheet for everyone to find an area to help out in.
The agenda will include various old business, new business including a chance to throw out ideas for the 2017 SVH Fiber Festival, including a sign up sheet for everyone to find an area to help out in.
Don't forget to bring along all your completed Weavers of the Cumberland Rug Exhibit entries. They are due on the 16th.
There will be a book review by Donna:
Our normal show and share.
The program is Accessories and Loom Maintenance by Steve.
Thursday, June 30, 2016
June meeting
The Scenic Valley Handweavers June meeting was held on the 18th with 13 members and guests. Check out the minutes and new photo's.
Friday, June 10, 2016
Meeting Announcement
The June meeting will be held on the 18th at R&M Yarns, 8510
Highway 60, Georgetown, TN 37336. (423) 961-0690. Normal start time of
9:00 for social gathering then the meeting starts at 9:30.
The agenda will include various old business, new business including;
A report and finances for the Fiber Festival and discussion and input on timing, funding, composition, and activities for next year.
HGA Seminar offer to the guild.
Festival prize update
There will be a book review by Donna
Our normal show and share plus any painted yarn/weaving examples you can bring along (to keep with this months program).
The program this month is Painted Warp - presented by Candee and Wilma.
The agenda will include various old business, new business including;
A report and finances for the Fiber Festival and discussion and input on timing, funding, composition, and activities for next year.
HGA Seminar offer to the guild.
Festival prize update
There will be a book review by Donna
Our normal show and share plus any painted yarn/weaving examples you can bring along (to keep with this months program).
The program this month is Painted Warp - presented by Candee and Wilma.
Monday, May 30, 2016
Meeting Announcement
The May meeting will be held May 21st at R&M Yarns, 8510
Highway 60, Georgetown, TN 37336. (423) 961-0690. Normal start time of
9:00 for social gathering then the meeting starts at 9:30.
The agenda will include various old business, new business including; a report and discussion on the recent SVH Fiber Festival, a report on the Stitches South road trip, the possibility of SVH name tags (Steve has a example from the Knoxville spinning guild).
The draw for prizes from the SVH Fiber Festival will be held.
There will be a book review by Mary: Next Steps in Weaving - What You Never Knew You Needed to Know by Patti Graver. The June book review will be by Donna volunteers needed for July onwards.
Our normal show and share plus any labor saving devices you can bring along (to keep with this months program).
The program is: Ergonomics of Weaving by Wanda.
The agenda will include various old business, new business including; a report and discussion on the recent SVH Fiber Festival, a report on the Stitches South road trip, the possibility of SVH name tags (Steve has a example from the Knoxville spinning guild).
The draw for prizes from the SVH Fiber Festival will be held.
There will be a book review by Mary: Next Steps in Weaving - What You Never Knew You Needed to Know by Patti Graver. The June book review will be by Donna volunteers needed for July onwards.
Our normal show and share plus any labor saving devices you can bring along (to keep with this months program).
The program is: Ergonomics of Weaving by Wanda.
Monday, May 2, 2016
2016 Fiber Festival
Saturday was the 2016 Fiber Education Festival and first off many many
thanks to all who spent time before and after, setting up and packing
away the site. Somewhat abbreviated this year by a fairly intensive
downpour and some spectacular winds the first 3 hours went really well.
Inside the 40 x 60 tent everything from the sheep shearing to fine
products were on display with active demonstrations throughout. Outside
the tent there was the earth loom, dyeing and circular knitting
demonstrations and the R&M Yarn shop was open limited hours. We
had catering this year which unfortunately was at the 'weather' end of
the tent, but those that did get in early for their lunch/snacks did
seem to enjoy the food before we closed up early for safety and while
things were still fairly dry! Thanks again to the guild members who
took time to demonstrate. We will be looking forward to greater success
next year.
The Activity Books were popular and we have some donated prizes already. The draw will be held at the next meeting on the 21st of May
Look out for photo's soon
Steve
Secretary SVH
The Activity Books were popular and we have some donated prizes already. The draw will be held at the next meeting on the 21st of May
Look out for photo's soon
Steve
Secretary SVH
Thursday, April 28, 2016
April 30th Fiber Education Festival
Come and visit us at the 6th Annual Fiber Education Festival on the front lawn of R&M Yarns; Saturday, April 30th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There will be fiber animals, demonstrations, hands-on and kids' activities, vendors offering hand-crafted items for sale, etc.
Plan to spend a while with us; food and drinks are available for purchase.
Rain or Shine under the Big Red & White Tent!
There will be fiber animals, demonstrations, hands-on and kids' activities, vendors offering hand-crafted items for sale, etc.
Plan to spend a while with us; food and drinks are available for purchase.
Rain or Shine under the Big Red & White Tent!
Saturday, March 26, 2016
March Meeting
Another great meeting this month, documented in the minutes (and posted in Minutes) that Phyllis took. A fun program and book review. Note that there will not be a meeting next month (various conflicting trips/absences and our own Fiber Education Festival). More reminders to follow.
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Meeting Announcement
The March meeting will be held March 19th at R&M Yarns, 8510
Highway 60, Georgetown, TN 37336. (423) 961-0690. Normal start time of
9:00 for social gathering then the meeting starts at 9:30.
The agenda will include various old business, new business including planning for the Stitches South trip, and a sign-up sheet for Festival volunteers. So far we have Steve, Donna and Teri confirmed, with Candee likely on dyeing and Chris & Marie with a kids activity. We need more spinning/carding, lots more weaving (all kinds) and depending on Chris & Marie maybe felting if not already covered. More discussion to follow.
There will be a book review by Wilma: Women’s Work: The first 20,000 Years – Women, Cloth, and Society in Early Times by Elizabeth Wayland Barbar
Our normal show and share plus an emphasis on Inkle woven items if you have them.
The program is Using an Inkle Loom by Jane.
The agenda will include various old business, new business including planning for the Stitches South trip, and a sign-up sheet for Festival volunteers. So far we have Steve, Donna and Teri confirmed, with Candee likely on dyeing and Chris & Marie with a kids activity. We need more spinning/carding, lots more weaving (all kinds) and depending on Chris & Marie maybe felting if not already covered. More discussion to follow.
There will be a book review by Wilma: Women’s Work: The first 20,000 Years – Women, Cloth, and Society in Early Times by Elizabeth Wayland Barbar
Our normal show and share plus an emphasis on Inkle woven items if you have them.
The program is Using an Inkle Loom by Jane.
Monday, February 22, 2016
February Meeting
We had a great meeting on Saturday. There was a sampling of food that will be available on the day of the Fiber Education Festival (April 30th), the usual business, a book review by Phyllis, and a presentation by Steve.
The winner of the close-out of the guild 2015 Mug Rug challenge was Phyllis. The 'prize' is bragging rights for a year as her mug rug was selected (via a rigorous voting process) from all those submitted, as the best choices of color meeting the criterea. You'll notice the colors of the logo have been changed to match the mug rug colors and will remain 'hers' for a year or until the next guild color challenge.
Check out the photo's from Show and Share and expect to see the minutes later this week.
Steve
Secretary SVH
The winner of the close-out of the guild 2015 Mug Rug challenge was Phyllis. The 'prize' is bragging rights for a year as her mug rug was selected (via a rigorous voting process) from all those submitted, as the best choices of color meeting the criterea. You'll notice the colors of the logo have been changed to match the mug rug colors and will remain 'hers' for a year or until the next guild color challenge.
Check out the photo's from Show and Share and expect to see the minutes later this week.
Steve
Secretary SVH
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Meeting Announcement
The February meeting will be held February 20th at R&M Yarns, 8510 Highway 60, Georgetown, TN 37336. (423) 961-0690. Normal start time of 9:00 for social gathering then the meeting starts at 9:30.
The agenda will include various old business, new business including: adding your media links to the SVH web pages, a color competition announcement, additional focus areas for 2016 and standards that could be used to facilitate sharing. New business from the floor and announcements.
There will be a book review by Phyllis: 'Finishing Touches for the Handweaver by Virginia M. West.
Our normal show and share.
The program is an introduction to Rug Weaving by Steve. There will be various example rugs and tools, some short video segments, and a journey through rug types, some methods for weaving, and finishing. Don't forget to bring any of your own rug examples for show and share.
For the March meeting Jane will send out advanced instructions for those that want to warp their inkle loom and bring it along - register you interest this month and bring along any inkle loom books you might have tucked away.
The agenda will include various old business, new business including: adding your media links to the SVH web pages, a color competition announcement, additional focus areas for 2016 and standards that could be used to facilitate sharing. New business from the floor and announcements.
There will be a book review by Phyllis: 'Finishing Touches for the Handweaver by Virginia M. West.
Our normal show and share.
The program is an introduction to Rug Weaving by Steve. There will be various example rugs and tools, some short video segments, and a journey through rug types, some methods for weaving, and finishing. Don't forget to bring any of your own rug examples for show and share.
For the March meeting Jane will send out advanced instructions for those that want to warp their inkle loom and bring it along - register you interest this month and bring along any inkle loom books you might have tucked away.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
2016 Fiber Education Festival
The SVH are pleased to announce the 2016 Festival. The picture is of the flyer which is going to print as we speak. This year will have a similar 'plan' as last year with visitors able to see most aspects of fiber work from live animals & shearing through fiber preparation (spinning, dyeing, felting, weaving) to finished product, with lots of hands on activities for kids and adults alike. There will be other fiber related demonstrations, vendors, and food available on site. Further announcements will be made along with calls for volunteers to help on the day.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Entry form for Weavers of the Cumberland Rug exhibit.
SVH February Meeting
The February meeting will be held at R&M Yarns Studio, 8510 Highway 60, Georgetown, TN 37336, beginning at 9:00 a.m. for social and snacks, then 9:30 a.m. the meeting begins. If you need further help with the directions or have questions, call 423.744.7898.
A reminder: pay your membership dues to the Treasurer if you haven' already.
Look out for meeting reminder emails and updates to this page with more detail of agenda items.
The program this month is: An Introduction to Rug Weaving. Steve will give an overview and some hints and tips for rug weavers, along with some multimedia material and a range of books/rugs to view. There may be a small amount of practical demonstration. Rug weaving questions will be answered (if possible). You are welcome to bring along and discuss your own handwoven rugs.
The March program by Jane is on Inkle Loom weaving. In preparation for this can anyone who has an inkle loom and plans to bring it contact Jane so that further instructions can be sent out. Also if you have any Inkle weaving books/DVDs/videos please bring them to the February meeting so Jane can add them to her bibliography.
A reminder: pay your membership dues to the Treasurer if you haven' already.
Look out for meeting reminder emails and updates to this page with more detail of agenda items.
The program this month is: An Introduction to Rug Weaving. Steve will give an overview and some hints and tips for rug weavers, along with some multimedia material and a range of books/rugs to view. There may be a small amount of practical demonstration. Rug weaving questions will be answered (if possible). You are welcome to bring along and discuss your own handwoven rugs.
The March program by Jane is on Inkle Loom weaving. In preparation for this can anyone who has an inkle loom and plans to bring it contact Jane so that further instructions can be sent out. Also if you have any Inkle weaving books/DVDs/videos please bring them to the February meeting so Jane can add them to her bibliography.
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