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 textile art through textural forms and media. Textiles can spring from unlikely sources including paper, glass, metal, silicone and plastics. The New Textiles celebrates the bold sculptural forms of baskets, the graphic imagery of tapestries and all surfaces that are embellished both narrative and abstract.
Sawyer Brook Fabrics
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/
article on textiles as technology
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/
Massive Yarn Sale
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 checks
Saturday and Sunday, October 3rd and 4th – 10 am – 4 pm
17 East Bare Hill Road
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-8797
Driveway parking will be tight – additional parking is available on Armstrong road.
Fiber demos this weekend
I’m participating in 2 different events this weekend that might be of interest.
Historic Trades Day at Hartwell Tavern (part of Minuteman National Historic Park) in Lexington – I’ll be spinning in my great wheel.
Colonial Craft Day at the Old Chelmsford Garrison House – I’ll be weaving on an old barn frame loom that I rescued and revived.
Both events are free and open to the public.
Fruitlands demos on 10/11
So far four of us have expressed interest in helping to demo at Fruitlands on 10/11: Judith, Penny, Leslie, and me. The demo is 12-4pm. We will have the guild loom with some of Reba’s softball cotton for lap blankets. Judith offered to bring her RH to demo; I think Leslie has one too that she used in Sept. I don’t want to treadle yet because of a sore foot, but I can bring my inkle loom. So my questions are:
Are you all still willing to help? Does anyone else want to join in?
Do you want to be there all four hours, or just part?
Laura, will you take the loom back after the demo?
WGB Weavers’ yard sale
WEAVERS’ YARD SALE – September 25 – 27, 2015 – Public Welcome
ALL are welcome at the Weavers Guild of Boston’s sale of yarn, equipment and books from estates. Members may bring their own to sell, on the same terms as the Member Sale Table at meetings. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Guild. Books cover weaving, knitting, sewing, and other needlecrafts.
9/25: 10am – 9pm; 9/26: 10am – 5pm; 9/27 11am – 4pm. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. At: Beth Guertin’s studio: 49 Pleasant Street, Waltham, MA. 781-863-1449; email: yarnexp@aol.com.
12 dent reed
Hi. I’m looking for a 36-40inch 12-dent reed. Does anyone have an extra? Free would be best, but I can pay something.
As always,
Arlette
Penny’s blankets
I just finished 2 blankets for our service project. One had natural color weft and the other has lime green. Both are about 34″ x 38″. I used a color transition in the warp that have kind of a neat effect!
Post pictures when you finish yours!
Fruitlands update
We will be doing demonstrations at Fruitlands on Sept 14, 10AM-4PM, and Oct 11, 12-4. In September we have two people demonstrating on the guild loom. If anyone is interested in bringing a loom, a rigid heddle, inkle, or table loom, we could offer people a hand-on opportunity. We have 3 people on Oct 11, but more are always welcome. If you would like to help, let me know.