26 January 2021 Meeting
What is sprang? How exactly does it work, what evidence do we have of sprang in the past, and what can you do with it today? Carol James, aka The Sprang Lady, will be joining us live (on Zoom) from … Continue reading →
Penny Lacroix
Schacht Loom for sale
36” Schacht 4-harness low-castle floor loom in maple; complete with Schacht bench and one 12 dent carbon reed Pricing the set at a highly-competitive $1500.00. Pick-up in Boxborough, MA. Local delivery may be possible. Safe viewing: loom is located in a … Continue reading →
Doubleweave V-Shawl
Ply-split braiding postponed
Due to the snowstorm, the workshop scheduled for today has been postponed one week, to 10 Dec 2019. We anticipate the details will all be the same, but need to confirm the location. Stay tuned for updates, and enjoy the … Continue reading →
Ply-split braiding at 3 December meeting
The 3 December 2019 Nashoba Valley Weavers’ Guild meeting will start at 1 pm and the workshop promptly at 1:15. End time is 3 pm. LOCATION: the Congregational Church in the center of Harvard, just to the right of the … Continue reading →
Exhibit Opening at FiveSparks
Please join us for the official opening of Fivesparks and our Guild exhibit this evening! All are welcome, so please pass this along to friends and family. Meet the weavers! Opening Reception, Friday, 13 Sptember, 7-9pm Fivesparks 7 Fairbank St. … Continue reading →
Evelyn Vanderhoop on Friday 2/22 for our next meeting
Note the change of day, time and location! Friday February 22nd at 7 pm at the Memorial Congregational Church at 26 Concord Road in Sudbury. Evelyn Vanderhoop will be arriving at 6:30 to set up and have some chat time … Continue reading →
Aspects of Double Weave at October Meeting
Our next Guild meeting is Tuesday, 23 October. Our guest speaker, Susan Rockwell from Braintree Vermont, will share her doubleweave experience. This presentation will explore the many aspects of double weave on four shafts including: weaving two separate layers simultaneously, … Continue reading →
Historic Textile Day Invitation
This is a special invitation from Diane Howes, a fellow weaver. The event is happening this coming Wednesday, and all are welcome! They still have space. At The James House, Hampton NH Wednesday September 26th, 2018 11am until 3pm Come see … Continue reading →
More about twist
I’m on my way to a textile history forum in Vermont and am catching up on reading some old magazines. (Don’t worry, my husband is driving!) I ran across this article about twist that is a good follow up to … Continue reading →