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​The Whatcom Weavers Guild publishes a monthly newsletter September through June of each year with periodic updates and supplements sent to the group.  Newsletters are sent to members via e-mail whenever possible.  Members without e-mail addresses receive the newsletter in the postal mail. Submissions of items of interest are encouraged.  Please e-mail your submission to the Newsletter Publisher by the 25th day of the month to be included in the following month's newsletter which is typically distributed during the first week of each month.
Members may advertise in the newsletter for free.  A $5 minimum donation is requested for any non-member (non-commercial) wishing to advertise, payable to the Guild Treasurer prior to publication.  Commercial entity rates are $5 minimum donation for members and $7 minimum donation for non-members -- payable prior to publication.

June 2017 Newsletter

6/4/2017

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Summer is almost with us, which means a real mixed bag of summery days interspersed with cooler, rainy days. It’s all good for the garden! Flowers are blooming from the sun and rainy refreshment.
During the summer, after this newsletter, look for a newsletter in late July, and then our September edition. Have fun if you are attending ANWG’s conference (Treadling Lightly) in Victoria. Don’t forget your passport!
June brings us a Rug Weaving program, July brings us the Maiwa trip, August the Wool Show. And of course, lots of leisurely summer time for getting ready of our Fibers and Beyond show in October. Entry form and Show Acceptance Guidelines are on pages 5 and 6. Enter by June 30 and save on your entry fee!
Do you have your summer reading list ready? How about checking the Guild library? Let the good times roll!
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Pat Fisher, Newsletter Coordinator.

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INDIGO YARN

5/13/2017

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​Story and Photos by Keiko Betcher
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Carol Berry weaves with ecological consciousness in mind. She began to wonder how she could create color in a way that was kind to the earth. Berry was prompted to begin dyeing her own materials, some of which she grew locally in the Outback Farm at Western.
​The Outback is a two hectare farm at Western Washington University. The farm has over 40 individual plots, which are available for use to students, staff, faculty, and the community at no cost. Berry planted Japanese Indigo in March, and harvested the leaves in August to use as a dye.
Unlike synthetic fibers, which release plastic microfibers into the ocean and are harmful to marine life, these natural woven fibers nourish the earth when they are returned to it. 

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May 2017 Newsletter

5/5/2017

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Well, I was all set to moan and complain about the long, cold, wet, miserable winter/false Spring we are having, but magically, the weather is finally warming up and color is everywhere. What an exciting Guild year this is. One of the reasons I so enjoy editing the newsletter is receiving and reading all the news of the events, both inside and outside the Guild. Kudos to our Board members and their willing helpers, bringing alive programs, workshops, field trips, participation in conferences, inspiration of a new generation of weavers, outreach programs to our community.
Read on! Program news on page 2, the upcoming Wool Show in August on page 4, Small Looms Group on page 5, many workshops and classes on page 6 and more news on our October Fibers and Beyond workshops and sale on pages 7-9. If you are planning on attending ANWG’s Victoria conference in June, our ANWG representative, Liz Moncrief, has advice on getting there on page 10. As usual our classifieds, days and dates pages (11-15) have many exciting opportunities not to be missed. Our May program, the famed Daryl Lancaster, will be one of our high spots this year—don’t miss it! 

Pat Fisher, Newsletter Coordinator.

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April 2017 Newsletter

4/15/2017

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Bloom time in the Skagit Valley! A little later this year, but beautiful nonetheless. And much happening at the Whatcom Weavers Guild. Spring is here, time to dig out your stash, and bring it along to our annual Stash Sale at our April meeting. Great programs coming up in May and June, a Maiwa trip planned for July, Fibers and Beyond in October and of course, who is planning on going to Victoria for the ANWG Conference in June? It is such a busy year. And with Spring come thoughts of change—check out President Kathy Hutchinson’s article on page 3 about thoughts on making our Weavers Guild even better! And for you, how are those New Year ideas working out for making your weaving and crafting life even better? Check out Susan Torntore’s update on programs on page 4 and other ideas on pages 5 and 6 about opportunities for classes and work sessions. And the news and updates on Fibers and Beyond keep coming—see pages 7 and 8. So much to see and do! In the meantime, the daffodils and tulips are calling—enjoy!
Pat Fisher, Newsletter Coordinator.

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