<![CDATA[Whatcom Weavers Guild - Newsletter Archive]]>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:35:16 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[June 2025 Newsletter]]>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 21:04:28 GMThttps://www.whatcomweaversguild.org/newsletter/june-2025-newsletterPicture
So, when I created my monthly newsletter themes last year, it was well before our Challenge group had decided on the theme of Black and White for our guild challenge. I guess I could have changed it from rainbows, and all the gorgeous colors, to black and white, but somehow, I found there was a great deal to reflect between the two extremes and where we traveled this year. 
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Black and white can show bold, sharp contrasts. I find my eye led into the picture due to its simpleness and lack of clutter. I might find myself wondering what the statement is that the artist is trying to make.  With color, there is expression, and warmth. The details are softer and muted. I can sometimes find a story in the picture. Neither picture is right or wrong, pretty or ugly. They are just different. In the same way that each creation that comes off a loom is unique and fun. This year’s challenge will be especially exciting since there aren’t too many “rules” to box someone in. I’m used to being told what size, or items to make, or what fiber to use so when I realized there were almost NO rules, other than black and white, it was almost too hard to choose.  And I will admit like some, I’ve procrastinated till the end, trying to get birthday towels, and ANWG towels done first....... I’m hoping to have enough time at the end! I also want to give a personal thank you to each and every one of you who stepped up and volunteered for a job at last month’s meeting. WWG is a very special group, but we can’t do it without folks helping out. June 14th will be our last meeting until fall [September] but I look forward to seeing you at events in Lynden and other WWG events.


Meg Spaulding
WWG President 2024-2025


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]]><![CDATA[May 2025 Newsletter]]>Mon, 12 May 2025 19:25:48 GMThttps://www.whatcomweaversguild.org/newsletter/may-2025-newsletterPicture
Gosh, it seems hard to believe that it is May already. I just got back from a week in upstate NY, visiting family and they are WAY behind us in seasons. While it didn’t snow everyday as my mom threatened in our regular phone calls, I missed seeing all the flowers, trees and birds that we enjoy out here in the spring. Their trees are just beginning to bud, and daffodils are blooming but not much else. It was exciting to come home and see my lilacs, rhodies and azaleas all blooming, and the tiny little sunflower seeds sticking through the ground in my garden. It’s going to be hard to concentrate on weaving with so much fun garden stuff happening!! I look around and my entire yard is full of colors, purples, reds, whites, yellows, pinks, greens and stripes. The birds race from feeder to birdbath to tree, to into the little wooded sanctuary we named Narnia, filling the yard with their songs. I’ve been thinking about my guild challenge piece since I picked up the instructions last fall. I think initially I was lost in the idea and didn’t know what to do. After searching magazines, books and the web it almost became overwhelming the number of possibilities ....... So, then it became a matter of narrowing it down. I must really congratulate our committee for choosing such as interesting challenge with extra optional twists. I definitely like the idea of “trying a new to me technique” and maybe complete half and then have someone else do the other half? I have finally picked my inspiration and wound a warp – now to have the time to get it on the loom and done....... Or can I just bring it half finished?? Are there any points for that? I’m also trying to finish ANWG towels, so maybe I need another
vacation or extended sick leave to stay home and weave?
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With all the beauty, and peaceful songs of the birds, it is hard to stay inside and work on
weaving. But then again, I don’t want cold wet weather again....... Sigh. I hope your weaving is
going well, and I look forward to seeing it soon.​


Meg Spaulding
WWG President 2024-2025


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]]><![CDATA[April 2025 Newsletter]]>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:12:28 GMThttps://www.whatcomweaversguild.org/newsletter/april-2025-newsletterPicture
I know those of us at the March guild meeting really enjoyed Janet Dawson’s talk on stash busting. For me it opened up a whole new way to use up all my little bits and ends and make it look creative. I was even so inspired by stash that after the meeting I went to Nadia’s fundraiser for Ragfinery and bought 8 more cones. Good thing the husband was out when I got home, and I could sneak it into my weaving room!!

April to me is all things lilac. I started with 2 bushes, and am now up to 4, as I keep falling in love with new varieties. My current favorite is the sensation lilac – a purple flower with white edges. I only wish I could make their blooms and sweet fragrance last longer. But soon enough other flowers come up and make me smile. I like dark rich purples and light lavenders – just all things purple. And as I grow more talented and curious as a weaver, I try new and interesting color combinations to remind me of my favorite flowers. While nature truly is the master designer, I must admit we have many talented folks in our guild, and I enjoy show and tell each month. I can’t wait until June for the grand parade of creativity. 

Please DON’T FORGET --- the April meeting will start promptly at 12:30pm. We can get into the room at 12noon to set up, then our speaker starts at 12:30. Come and learn about Sprang. The business meeting and show & tell will follow the speaker. See you on the 19th!


Meg Spaulding
WWG President 2024-2025


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]]><![CDATA[March 2025 Newsletter]]>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 01:28:17 GMThttps://www.whatcomweaversguild.org/newsletter/march-2025-newsletterPicture
​Gosh, I’m sure no one else feels like it was just Christmas a couple of weeks ago, and now all of the sudden, wham! It’s March………. things are growing, or will be starting soon, plant sales will be running every weekend.  St. Patrick’s Day and the official beginning of spring, or in some places, the start of the mud season are just around the corner!

For many people, spring marks the beginning of spring cleaning, a ritual of deep cleaning and purging things no longer needed. While you are doing that, feel free to go through your stash [yes, we all have TOO much] and see if there is anything yarn, books, fiber arts, sewing you might want to donate to the Ragfinery fund raising sale on March 15-16th.  And after a great stash busting talk at the guild meeting, you can go to the sale, and either buy your stuff back, or something new. It’s all for a great cause!!

As I look outside my window while writing and see my green lawn [its like 85% moss] it won’t be long before the lawn mowers are roaring, and the flower beds are calling. I’m thankful to have a small portable table loom on a stand, so when it’s warm I can head outside and listen to the birds while I weave. I’m not sure that it makes me a better weaver, but it does wonders for my attitude to get some sun and fresh air. 


​Meg Spaulding
WWG President 2024-2025


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