November 7 & 8, 2015 Saturday, 9am-5pm Sunday, 9am-3pm For more information : http://www.thebige.com/ese/fiber-festival/ Fiber enthusiasts are coming together for the sixth annual Fiber Festival of New England, Nov. 7 & 8 in the Mallary Complex at Eastern States Exposition. … Continue reading →
This was sent via email thru our website, so I’m passing it along. Even if you don’t spin, it sounds like an interesting project! Read below: Hello from North Louisiana, I raised over 300 Louisiana Brown Cotton plants this summer. … Continue reading →
The next meeting of the Nashoba Valley Weavers’ Guild will be held at the Fiber Loft on Tuesday, October 27th. Come at 7 to socialize, check out selected library items and for refreshments. The meeting will begin at 7:30 pm. … Continue reading →
There are 8 us enjoying the tapestry weaving class with Janet Austin. Here’s what Arlette has woven so far.
I have an 8-dent reed. It is not stainless steel but in ok shape. It is 45″ long but 6″ high. It doesn’t fit any loom I have. Anyone interested? I can bring it to the meeting next week.
Continue reading →A group invitational, The New Textiles: Transformed will include works showcasing a variety of unique techniques and unlikely materials that mirror the look of textiles and explore the definition of what a textile truly is. This exhibition will transform the possibilities of … Continue reading →
Just to let the sewists in the group know (Reba, here is the latest). Sawyer Brook has a new owner and is looking forward to the fall collection of fabrics. Here’s the link. http://www.sawyerbrook.com/posts/behind-the-scenes/continuing-the-legacy-of-sawyer-brook-2/
Continue reading →This is an interesting article on the history of textiles in the context of technological advances. http://aeon.co/magazine/culture/how-textiles-repeatedly-revolutionised-technology/
Continue reading →REMINDER from Guild Member Reba Maisel TIME TO DESTASH!!!! MASSIVE YARN SALE Cones, Skeins, Assortments (a few vintage Rowan Kits), Free Patterns – all from my personal stash. (Prices start at $2 – BARGAINS GALORE!) cash or … Continue reading →