Newport Guild Spin-In

Boy howdy did we have fun this weekend! The guild in Newport has grown their annual spin-in to about 130 spinners attending and about 16 vendors all in a lovely big building at the fairground. It was all day Saturday and they plan to do it again next year. So far it's just been advertised kinda word-of-mouth. If I find out about it in time, I'll try to get the info to all of you for next year. If anyone has connections to Newport, it's a worthwhile event to get on your calendar.

Hi folks!

I hope everyone had happy holidays. I am slowly coming back into Guild mode after the time off. I taught quite a few people how to make the needlefelted brooches. Some great snowmen, Dala Horses, gingerbread men, and even fish were made. It was a fun, easy project to share with everyone.

Nanyuki Spinners and Weavers

I wanted to get this for everyone to see. As I mentioned at the Christmas party last night, I will be sending some rovings to these folks next week. Please let me know if you have wool, rovings , knitting needles, or other items to donate. I will send out another box when I return in early May. Thanks Sue for your offer of washed wool. I am in conversations with this group and will let you all know as I hear more back from them. By the way... fun party last night.

Check out this website. www.spinnersandweavers.org They have some interesting rugs for sale.

Bonnie

What are you finishing for Christmas??

We have a new granddaughter due the 20th of December and I just finished this little seamless sweater and hat for her. The pattern is a fun one: Carole Barenys has it on-line. The yarn is little scraps of Cormo that I spun for samples, etc. I had quite a collection of bits and ends and this was the perfect project for them. Now on to other Christmas projects! Happy Holidays to all. Linda

On the Wheel

I have recently been spinning again. I was the lucky recipient of some hand-dyed fiber from Sue Chadwick at last year's Guild Holiday Party. It spun up to a lustrous, soft yarn. The fiber was from her sheep, and just lovely to work with.

Sharing at the October Meeting

Here are a couple of the projects that were shared at CHSG October meeting:



Thick and thin yarn by Sue Chadwick.



Hand-dyed weaving by a guild member.

Meeting Time!

November Guild Meeting
Monday, November 24 at 7:00
the Basement of The Art Center
7th and Madison, Corvallis

Holiday Party
Monday, December 8 at 6:30
Barbara Wythes' House

The November meeting will be a hands on meeting, with a felt ornament project led by Pat Spark and a window star project led by Angie Purviance. The November meetings are always a great time.

At the Holiday Party we will have a gift exchange, please bring a fiber themed gift (either homemade or bought) valued at no more than $5. Snacks will be welcome, as well. Barbara Wythes has graciously offered to hostess this year's party.