Holiday Party--Monday, December 14th @ 1 pm

There will NOT be a regular meeting in December for the SVH Guild.  Instead...

*!!* HOLIDAY PARTY *!!*

WHEN:  Monday, December 14th @ 1 p.m.

WHERE:  Phyllis' home (about 1 mile from the store)

1200 Francisco Road, NW, Georgetown, TN 37336

BRING: 

Gift Exchange:  A handmade-by-you gift (does NOT have to be woven, but that would be nice) with retail value of $10-$15 (playing "Dirty Santa" game where we "steal" gifts!)

Food:  A covered dish item (all paper products & drinks provided)

2021 Dues:  $20 due and payable before the January meeting

Come and Join us for a great time!  There  is plenty of room for "social distancing" but you may want to wear a mask for extra protection.

November Guild Meeting

The November meeting will be held at the R&M Yarns Fiber Art Studio at 8510 Highway 60, Georgetown, TN on Saturday, November 21st beginning at 10 a.m. (come at 9:30 to shop or socialize).

The program will be Warping Techniques led by various Guild members.  Phyllis & Marie plan to show how they warp a floor loom; Carla will warp a rigid heddle loom using a technique she developed.

The $20 annual dues for 2021 are now due and payable.  Please get these to Wanda BEFORE the January meeting in order to stay on the membership role for SVH. 

Mark your calendars for a Christmas Holiday Party at 1 pm at Phyllis' home in Georgetown (about a mile from R&M).  Everyone is to bring a dish to share as well as a homemade item (one you've made) for exchange ($10-$15 retail value).

Don't forget to being your "Show and Share" items for inspiration and motivation to the November meeting!

October Guild Meeting

The October meeting will be held at the R&M Yarns Fiber Art Studio at 8510 Highway 60, Georgetown, TN on Saturday, October 17th beginning at 10 a.m. (come at 9:30 to shop or socialize).

The program will be Twig Weaving led by Guild member Wally Whitman.  He will be providing an assortment of twigs.  Participants will need to bring whatever yarn they'd like to use as well as a tapestry-type needle (with a curved-up end if possible) if you have one.  There are a few in the Studio that can be borrowed if needed as well as several "art" yarns left over from our last meeting.

The annual dues for 2021 will be due at this meeting--$20--payable in cash or check only.  We will also be receiving nominations and voting for the 2021 officers...President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Don't forget to being your "Show and Share" items for inspiration and motivation!

September 19--"Helter-Skelter" Competition!

We may have been small in number, but that didn't keep us from having fun creating two "Helter-Skelter" woven pieces in a 45-minute time slot!  Below are the two finished pieces which have been judge by 3 independent judges.  Thanks, Carla, for planning this program and securing the judges.

Team #1:  Wally, Marie & Denita.
Team #2: Phyllis, Jane & Carla (Liana, guest, also contributed)

And the WINNER IS...... "A Walk Through the Forest."  Congrats to Team #1!

Team #1 Helter-Skelter" Piece

   

Team #2 Helter-Skelter Piece

Please note that the "Farm to Fiber" date has been changed.  It is now Sunday, April 25th.  Please mark your calendars.  Click on the "Event" tab above for more details.  

The Minutes will be posted soon for everyone to catch up on what transpired if you were not able to attend. 

September Guild Meeting

The September meeting will be held Saturday, September 19th beginning at 10 a.m. (9:30 for shopping, etc.) at the R&M Yarns Fiber Art Studio, 8510 Hwy. 60, Georgetown, TN 37336.

The program will be "Helter-Skelter Weaving" led by Carla.  This program is actually a 2-Team Challenge to see which team can weave the craziest and most unique piece!  

All members in attendance will be divided up into 2 teams to take turns weaving on 2 pre-warped Rigid Heddle looms.  It will be a short warp that can be finished during the meeting...about an hour of weaving.

The weft yarn, material, plants, etc. will ALL be brought by the members....so be collecting any and all items that can be successfully woven!

Don't forget to bring your "Show & Share" items to keep us all inspired!  

We'll see you in September for some "Helter-Skelter" weaving fun!  

Guests are always welcome to attend. 

Phyllis, president

August Guild Meeting

The August meeting will be held Saturday, August 15th beginning at 10 a.m. (9:30 for shopping, etc.) at the R&M Yarns Fiber Art Studio, 8510 Hwy. 60, Georgetown, TN 37336.

The program will be "3-Color Clasped Weft" demonstrated by Carla and Marie.  

Hope to see you then!  Guests are always welcome to attend. 

Phyllis, president

July Guild Meeting

The July meeting will be held Saturday, July 18th beginning at 10 a.m. (9:30 for shopping, etc.) at the R&M Yarns Fiber Art Studio, 8510 Hwy. 60, Georgetown, TN 37336.

The program will be "Finishing Techniques" with a strong focus on hemming handwovens with a hands-on demonstration.  Phyllis & Carrie will also present a review of the Robyn Spady "Parallel Threading" workshop they attended in Cincinnati, Ohio last year.

Hope to see you then!  Guests are always welcome to attend.  Phyllis, president

June Guild Meeting

Our first meeting since February for the Scenic Valley Handweavers Guild is happening!  Most felt okay to meet with a few still not ready but will join us in a month or so.

The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. (9:30 for social & shopping time) on Saturday, June 20th at the R&M Yarns Fiber Art Studio (8510 Hwy. 60, Georgetown, TN).

In lieu of a scheduled program, we will all bring our projects we've finished during our isolation period and discuss "things we've learned by doing."

There is a Keurig coffee maker available with coffee and tea selections.  You may bring snacks to share if you like.

I'm looking forward to a great time of sharing!

PS:  I'm not sure we have space for the "6-feet apart suggestion" in the Studio, so please do whatever you need to do to feel safe....mask, etc.  I will sanitize surface areas in the Studio, bathroom & kitchen faucets, handles, etc.  There is plenty of hand sanitizer, soap and water available for your use as well.

March Guild Meeting--CANCELLED!

In lieu of the health risks of the coronavirus, the SVH Board has decided to CANCEL THE MARCH 21ST Guild meeting.

Hopefully we will be able to meet in April; watch for updates.

Stay healthy and safe! 

February 15th Guild Meeting

Mark your calendars for our next monthly meeting--February 15th at 10 a.m. (9:30 for shopping) at the R&M Yarns Fiber Art Studio in Georgetown.

• Program:  Weaving Ergonomics by Wanda
  
• Guild Challenge:  Jane will present the 2020 Challenge at this meeting.
  
• ByLaws Vote:  Please remember to read the "Proposed" changes to the ByLaws prior to the meeting so you are prepared to discuss and vote (the current tab above for "Minutes" lists the proposed changes in RED).
  
• Show & Share:  Bring your latest weavings for "Show & Share."  We all need inspiration and motivation at times!

January 18th Meeting--NEW MEETING TIME!

Happy New Year Everyone!

2020 is going to be a great year for our group!  We've cut the business portion of our meetings to the bare minimum so we have more time for our programs and show & share--the fun stuff!

Our first meeting of the year will be Saturday, January 18th beginning at 10 a.m. (new time decided by the 2020 board); shopping & socializing at 9:30 a.m.

After a short business meeting, Carrie will present the program....

Introduction to Ravelry--an online place for knitters, crocheters, designers, spinners, weavers and dyers to keep track of their yarn, tools, project and pattern information.

Remember to bring your "Show & Share" items and your 2019 Challenge Pillows for display.

IMPORTANT:  PLEASE PAY YOUR 2020 ANNUAL DUES BY OR BEFORE THIS MEETING.  If you know you will not be able to make this meeting, please place your dues in the mail ASAP.  Our Bylaws currently state that if annual dues are not paid by January, a member's name shall be dropped from the membership in SVH.