Category Archives: meetings

September 2018

Posted on September 10, 2018 by neiwsguild

The second Saturday of September is the kick off to our new Guild year. It’s a time to see Guild friends and catch up with their fiber adventures in addition to having a business meeting. During the program, an extended … Continue reading →

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Guild Picnic 2018

Posted on July 22, 2018 by neiwsguild

Spinning wheels whirred, knitting needles clicked, and conversation and laughter could be heard on Saturday, July 21, at the alpaca ranch of Gary and Karen DeVries. It has become a tradition for us to gather on the shady lawn next … Continue reading →

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May 2016 Virginia Olson Awards

Posted on May 16, 2016 by neiwsguild

A highlight of the May meeting is the Virginia Olson competition, named in honor of a longtime member who nurtured and encouraged others. This year the theme “It’s a Small World” was chosen by committee members Judi Langholz, Elaine Lawler, … Continue reading →

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Using Space-Dyed Yarn

Posted on April 10, 2016 by neiwsguild

We all love our beautiful space-dyed yarns, whether we dye them ourselves or buy them at our local yarn shop. Sometimes one of those beautiful colors accumulates in one spot, which is not so beautiful. This is called pooling or … Continue reading →

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Fun with Treadles and Shafts

Posted on February 15, 2016 by neiwsguild

Guild member Glenn Davison presented the February program on computer dobby loom weaving at home. When you think of computer assisted weaving, do you envision pressing a button, stepping back, and watching as inch after inch of fabric is effortlessly … Continue reading →

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January 2016 Program–Overshooting the Mark

Posted on January 11, 2016 by neiwsguild

Each year guild members focus on a specific weave structure. Today Jan Gallagher introduced us to overshot. History indicates that overshot was brought to the United States from Scotland or England. It was a commonly used structure up to the … Continue reading →

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November 2015 Program

Posted on November 16, 2015 by neiwsguild

It’s a Small World is the theme of this year’s Virginia Olson Competition. For the November program members were asked to share items that would have qualified for the contest but had been purchased, received as a gift, or made … Continue reading →

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October 2015 Program–Sock It To Me?

Posted on October 18, 2015 by neiwsguild

The focus of the October program was socks. Topics discussed were spinning sock yarn, choosing sock yarn, and knitting socks. Sarah Humke led the discussion about spinning sock yarn. Her important points are listed below: Choose a fiber that is … Continue reading →

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May 2015 Meeting

Posted on May 10, 2015 by neiwsguild

Two important things happen during the May meeting: the election of officers and the Virginia Olson Competition. This year’s elections were for secretary and treasurer. Rosemary Tobin agreed to continue as treasurer, and Noël Rozum Neff was elected to the … Continue reading →

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April 2015 Meeting–Serendipity Dyeing

Posted on April 14, 2015 by neiwsguild

One of Mary Stichter’s favorite things about dyeing is serendipity, the occurence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. Even though the result of Mary’s dyeing is sometimes a happy surprise, she begins each project with a … Continue reading →

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