Saturday, December 30, 2023

January Guild Meeting

Our first gathering of 2024 will be Saturday, January 20th beginning at 10 a.m. at the Birchwood Community Center, Birchwood, TN.  We will continue working on individual projects for the first hour with the meeting officially beginning at 11 a.m.

PLEASE BRING YOUR $20 ANNUAL DUES!

President, Carla Boudrot will be asking the group for program ideas for the year, so jot down what you'd like to learn and any instructor suggestions.

There will also be a short weaving video.

Bring your "Show & Share" items.  Your items are great inspiration and motivation for others!

Saturday, December 2, 2023

DECEMBER 9th HOLIDAY LUNCHEON PARTY

This is a Holiday Luncheon Party in place of our normal meeting later in December...there will NOT be a meeting on Dec. 16th.  Members + spouses are invited to Steve's Studio in Polk County, TN.  (email him if you need directions)

Here's a note from our President, Steve:  

Hi all,
Some clarification on the gift giving.  The $20 limit is a guideline - break rules as you see fit. There won't be any repercussions.  This is mainly to allow for hand made gifts that might seem to be highly valued - only the crafts person will know :-).
It is a gift 'exchange' but with the ability to steal (with limitations - the rules will be available on the day) so be inspired and bring WRAPPED gifts--1 each for everyone who wants to participate.
There just might be some other fiber/weaving related challenges for those that want to partake.
There WILL be enough food and snacks for three small armies if previous occasions are any indication, so come hungry.
I'll have water, sweet and unsweetened tea plus some sodas--maybe some wine or beer. If in doubt bring your own favorite.
Using my prerogative as host, I've invited some more guests...  
We'll see you all on Saturday, December 9th!
Steve and Anne

Thursday, November 16, 2023

NO NOVEMBER MEETING

Because of our guild's participation in the Pioneer Days at the Audubon Acres Society in Chattanooga this year, there WILL NOT be a November monthly meeting or program.


Email Steve if you need directions to his home:  sdprent@gmail.com





Saturday, October 14, 2023

October Guild Meeting

Our monthly meeting will be Saturday, October 21, 2023 and will be held at the Birchwood Community Center (R&M YARNS WILL BE CLOSED THAT DAY.)

Our NEW MEETING FORMAT will be:

  • beginning at 10 am we will enjoy an informal, relaxed time of working on individual projects, visiting, checking out our neighbors' projects, etc. (weaving, knitting, crochet, felting, etc.)

  • business meeting will begin around 11 a.m.  Note:  Officer Nominations will be accepted for the 2024 term...all positions are available.  Go to the "Bylaws" tab to the left for descriptions of positions.  We need everyone's support to keep our Guild running smoothly.  Volunteer!

  • enjoy "Show & Share" where we present our latest, finished weaving projects for inspiration and motivation!

  • Program: "Skip Plain Weave" demonstration & project planning by Steve


Sunday, September 17, 2023

September 16, 2023 Program

We enjoyed working on our individual projects at the beginning of the gathering.  

At 11:00 a.m. Steve led the business meeting and afterwards we enjoyed sharing our "Show & Share" items (see "photos" tab).

The program was led by Carla which was showing the group several different tapestry stitches and techniques.  Great Job, Carla!  (If there's enough interest, she may teach a workshop in the future.)


 





Friday, September 8, 2023

September Guild Meeting

Our monthly meeting will be Saturday, September 16, 2023 and will be held at the Birchwood Community Center.  (R&M Yarns will be open 9-9:30 for shopping.)

Our NEW MEETING FORMAT will be:

  • beginning at 10 am we will enjoy an informal, relaxed time of working on individual projects, visiting, checking out our neighbors' projects, etc.

  • business meeting will begin around 11 a.m.

  • enjoy "Show & Share" where we present our latest, finished weaving projects.

  • Program: Tapestry Weaving Techniques by Carla



Friday, July 28, 2023

August Meeting

Our monthly meeting will be Saturday, August 19, 2023 beginning at 10 am at the Birchwood Community Center. (R&M Yarns will be open from 9-9:30 that morning for shopping.)

WE'RE TRYING SOMETHING NEW THIS MONTH! 

  • Bring along your portable weaving device with whatever you'd like to work on.  
  • The first hour of the meeting will be an informal, relaxed atmosphere where you can work on your individual projects, visit, etc. 


The program will be:  
Determining & Using Sett to your Advantage 

Steve will have charts and other information to hand out and speak about.  Phyllis will have a practical example with a worksheet using a recent Handwoven towel pattern.


Bring your "Show & Share" items for inspiration and motivation to others!

Friday, July 14, 2023

July Guild Meeting

Our monthly meeting will be Saturday, July 15, 2023 beginning at 10 am at the Birchwood Community Center with a short business meeting. (R&M Yarns will be open for shopping from 9-9:30 am on the 15th.)


The program will be a Video:  A Craftsman's Legacy: The Weaver--Juanita Hofstrom.


Bring your "Show & Share" items for inspiration and motivation to others!


Sunday, June 18, 2023

Challenge Reveal & New Events

Check out the "Guild Challenge" tab above for the submitted Challenge pieces.  Also, "Show & Share" items are listed under the "Photos" tab.

Don't forget to check the "Events" tab; there have been a few new events added that may be of interest.


Tuesday, May 30, 2023

June Monthly Meeting

Our June meeting will be Saturday, June 17th beginning at 10 am at the Birchwood Community Center in Birchwood, TN.  As usual, R&M Yarns will be open from 9am to 9:30am for yarn shopping.

The program will be the "2023 Guild Challenge Reveal" chaired by Carla.  This should be a great exhibition with woven items using 3 analogous colors paired with black.

There will also be a time for "Show & Share" so bring your latest creations to present.




Monday, April 24, 2023

No Monthly Meeting in May

 Due to the fact that most SVH members will be participating in one way or another in the May 6 & 7, 2023 Birchwood Fiber Festival, it was decided NOT to hold a meeting this month.

Our next meeting will be Saturday, June 17th.

Saturday, March 18, 2023

April Guild Meeting

The April meeting will be held at the Birchwood Community Center (5623 TN-60, Birchwood, TN 37308) on Saturday the 15th at 10:00 am.  It will be in the room next to the canopy driveway. 

Program: "Color & Weave" by Jane.  This will be a "hands on" program and all supplies will be provided.

Bring your "Show & Share" items for inspiration and motivation!

R&M Yarns will be open 9 to 9:30 a.m.

Monday, March 13, 2023

March Guild Meeting

 

The March meeting will be held at the Birchwood Community Center (5623 TN-60, Birchwood, TN 37308) on Saturday the 18th at 10:00 am.  It will be in the room next to the canopy driveway. 

R&M Yarns will be open 9 to 9:30 a.m. for members who need a fiber fix first (lots of "natural fiber" skeins marked 1/2 off and a few acrylic skeins at a deep discount for quick sale).

Program: "Project Planning Worksheets." This is "guild participation" program; plan to share how you keep tract of your projects woven and how you go about completing a worksheet...if you do this step. 

Please check your calendar to see if you are available and would like to volunteer at the Birchwood Fiber Festival coming up May 6 & 7, 2023.  There will be a sign up sheet at the meeting.  Volunteers are needed at the registration desk, some may need assistance finding their classrooms, teachers may need assistance to make sure those in the classes are registered (there will be a check list); vendors may need someone to watch their booth while they eat, etc.

Bring your "Show & Share" items for inspiration and motivation!

Monday, February 13, 2023

February Guild Meeting

The February meeting will be held at the Birchwood Community Center (5623 TN-60, Birchwood, TN 37308) on Saturday the 18th at 10:00 am.  It will be in the room next to the canopy driveway...NOT in the Library. 

R&M Yarns will be open 9 to 9:30 a.m. for members who need a fiber fix first (lots of "natural fiber" skeins marked 1/2 off and a few acrylic skeins at a deep discount for quick sale).

Program: "Failures & Fixes--mistakes and what you learned from them."  This is "guild participation" program; maybe you can help someone else avoid a similar mishap.

Carla will also be giving us details about this year's Guild Challenge.

Bring your "Show & Share" items for inspiration and motivation!

Sunday, January 8, 2023

January 2023 Meeting

The January meeting will be held at the Birchwood Community Center (5623 TN-60, Birchwood, TN 37308) on Saturday the 21st at 10:00 am. R&M Yarns will be open 9 to 9:30 am for members who need a fiber fix first (new "natural fiber" skeins have been sorted and are ready for purchase @ 1/2 off label price).

Program: Color Relativity: Beyond the Color Wheel (a DVD presentation by Laura Bryant).

The SVH Board will have met prior to this meeting and will have some more news on:

1.  programs for the rest of the year
2.  preliminary information on the 2023 Guild Challenge

The 2023 Sandhill Crane Festival is January 14 - 15 at the Birchwood Community Center.  SVH have a booth there which will be manned by our members and will be demonstrating fiber skills and selling handmade items, but primarily promoting our own Festival (Birchwood Fiber Festival) in May.  Come along and support or enjoy the activities at this annual event.

Bring your "Show and Share" items. 

The December Christmas gathering was not a formal meeting so there are no new minutes to read and vote on this month.