February Meeting

 The February meeting will be held at the Birchwood Community Center, 5623 TN-60, Birchwood, TN 37308 (our new home) at 10 am Saturday 19th of February.

For those that would like to partake in some retail therapy Phyllis has kindly agreed to open R&M Yarns from 9 to 9.30 am. It's on the way if traveling from Cleveland.

Program this month: Hint's and Tips.  Each attending member should bring along a hint or tip they have found useful (if you have one).  Each participant will need to explain this hint or tip and Steve will record details - speak slowly my short hand is shocking - then produce a compilation to circle to all members.  Be prepared to answer questions should any of the other members have them.

Exhibitions to Enter for Convergence

In case you have not seen this already on HGA's website (weavespindye.org), there are several Exhibitions HGA and Non-HGA members can participate in. 

The deadlines are fast approaching to get the items mailed to the appropriate places to be juried to see if they will be chosen for exhibition in this year's Convergence in Knoxville. 

Wouldn't it be nice to see a Scenic Valley Handweaver guild member chosen?  I think so!

Here are the various Exhibitions (full details can be found on HGA's website):

"Mixed Media Exhibition": Deadline to submit item to juror is February 2nd

"Yardage Exhibition":  Deadline is February 9th

"Wearable Art Exhibition & Fashion Show":  Deadline is February 23rd

"Basketry Exhibition": Deadline is March 2nd

"Small Expressions 2022": Deadline is March 15th

January Guild Meeting--NEW DATE!

The first meeting of 2022 will be the 4th Saturday, January 22nd (NOT the 3rd Saturday like usual).

VERY IMPORTANT!  The meetings for 2022 will be held at the Birchwood Community Center, 5623 TN-60, Birchwood, TN  37308 (same place where we did our basket weaving and 2-day weaving workshops in the past). 

R&M Yarns will be OPEN on meeting dates from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for anyone wanting to combine shopping with the guild meeting.

Program:  DVD on Rug Weaving by Tom Knisely.  Also, be ready to discuss (brainstorm) ideas for our Guild for 2022.

Member-Only Holiday Party

Guild members are invited to attend a Holiday Luncheon and Party at Steve's home in Old Fort on Saturday, December 4, 2021 beginning at Noon.  Contact Steve if you need directions.

Everyone is to bring a finger food to share.  There will NOT be a gift exchange this year.

No "Regular" Meeting in December

The Guild will NOT have a regular meeting in December.  Meetings should resume on the 3rd Saturday in January, 2022...weather permitting.

November Guild Meeting

The November meeting will be held at the R&M Yarns Fiber Art Studio beginning at 9:30 a.m. for shopping & socializing on Saturday, November 20th.  Business meeting to begin promptly at 10 a.m.

Program:  Leno and Beads in the Weft by Carla Boudrot.

Bring "Show & Share" items and your 2022 annual dues ($20) if you have not already paid them.

Note from R&M:  New shipment of 8/2 cotton colors should be on the shelves for purchase!

October 16, 2021 Meeting Pics

Tablet/Card Weaving pictures as well as our "Show & Share" items are now uploaded under the "Photos" tab above.  Great meeting.  Thanks, Steve, for sharing your expertise in Tablet/Card Weaving!