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.