June Newsletter
The June Newsletter is available for download by clicking Newsletter. Note that this is the abbreviated electronic edition which does not include changes/corrections to our Roster. They appeared in the copy which Guild members received in the e-mail the week of April 1st (or later at the Guild meeting). Also note: this file requires Acrobat Reader which may be downloaded from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html or Foxit Reader which may be downloaded from http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php
Membership Form
Please download WNCFHG Membership Form, print it, fill it out, and send
or give it with your 2009 dues to the Treasurer. Late fees are now due.
If you have already paid your dues for 2009, please fill
out the form, write "Already Paid" at the top, and send or give it to the Treasurer
(the address is on the form).
Note: this form requires Acrobat Reader or Foxit Reader (See above for download
address).
Blue Ridge Fiber Show
The Guild sponsors the Blue Ridge Fiber Show in even numbered years. A picture tour of the show, a list of the winners (with photographs of the winning pieces), and a complete catalog are available at BRHS 2008 Winners. The show has been renamed from the Blue Ridge Handweaving Show.
WeaveCast - A Podcast for Weavers
Syne Mitchell's WeaveCast. Fun and interesting. Episode 20 features our own Barbara Miller and Marjorie Warren. They tell Syne about Scottish Weaving and the Kilbarchan Project.
Meetings
Workshops
Library
Links
Weavers' Utilities
A warp & weft calculation worksheet, reed substitution chart, and several sample weaving record sheets are available at Utilities
Mission
Western North Carolina Fibers/Handweavers Guild, Inc. exists to promote participation in and appreciation of fine craftsmanship as related to textile arts. The Guild sponsors study groups, classes and workshops, publishes a newsletter, maintains a library, promotes exhibit opportunities, and provides avenues for community service.
Membership Form
Download and print a Membership form here
A Word of Warning
A correspondent of the webmistress writes: "Those of us in the Tacoma, WA area were stunned to hear a weaver's wonderful collection had gone to the dump when her elderly, distraught spouse 'took care' of his wife's weaving stuff by trashing 'all those nasty old books and boxes of old yarn.' Now we've all assigned a 'Dedicated Weaver' to approach our elderly, [own] distraught spouse who'll offer to price fairly and sell our collections. And [we have] clued in the husband and children to expect and accept this help...
"This may be one of the few times in mankind's history of that our children have grown up and moved so far, and their interests are so different that they truly don't know what a lot of our toys are for..."
Additional information
Write the Guild at P O Box 9784, Asheville NC 28815-0784. Or E-mail to:
info@wncfhg.org