January 2019 Newsletter
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I spent today twisting fringe and wet-finishing a throw, my first. The process included another first, as my 10 year old cell phone slipped out of my sweater pocket and plopped into the bathtub with the newly soaking weave! Woven throw and flip-phone are both drying now. The throw is a herringbone twill in brown and cream, and it looks good so far. As for my old blue flip phone, we’ll see if learning how to use a new smart phone becomes one of my projects for early 2019. The new year holds some exciting projects: Weaving for the Salish Canoe Journey hosted by the Lummi Nation in July; two group projects on the Glimakra looms at the Jansen Center; weaving with wool from local farms; expanding my skills and knowledge of deflected double weave, and learning more about plant based dyes for wool, silk and cotton. I’ve collected seed from plants in my garden that will dye the primary colors. Weld and Dyers Chamomile for yellow, Japanese Indigo for blue, Madder for red. I’ll have seeds to plant this spring, and enough to share, if you would like to grow some too. The WWG website will be adding a page especially featuring service and community projects for your reference. Please bring fiber-related service projects to the attention of the guild by making an announcement in a meeting, and sending a note to the WWG board through the website contact page http://www.whatcomweaversguild.org/contact.html.
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Weaving in the Lummi Cultural Center is picking up in pace as well, see the photos of another warp going on the loom. We can be proud of all the ways we weave (and knit and felt and stitch) together as a community. My goal for 2019 is to explore my fiber work at a pace that makes me feel happy, and encourage others to do the same. I look forward to seeing you in the new year!
Carol Berry,
2018-2019 WWG President
Carol Berry,
2018-2019 WWG President
Upcoming Programs
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January 19 - WWG Meeting with Tracy Hudson
Textile conservator, collector, spinner, weaver Tracy Hudson returns to WWG to share her passion for beautiful indigenous textiles, textile tools, and techniques acquired through her global travels. Prepare to be wowed by the garments and fabrics she brings, and learn about collecting and caring for your own textile treasures, whether you travel afar, or stay close to home. |
See whatcomweaversguild.org/events for further program information or contact as at [email protected].
Membership Dues 2019
HAPPY NEW YEAR! It’s the beginning of the Guild’s new year, too, and time to renew your membership for 2019. Dues remain at $25 for individuals, $20 for students, and $35 for family (residing at the same address). Dues will be collected at the January 19 meeting. If you can't attend the meeting, please mail your check to Whatcom Weavers Guild, PO Box 403, Bellingham WA 98227. Be sure to let us know of any changes in your address, email or phone information. We have a great line-up of programs this year and your continuing membership makes it all possible. Thank you!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! It’s the beginning of the Guild’s new year, too, and time to renew your membership for 2019. Dues remain at $25 for individuals, $20 for students, and $35 for family (residing at the same address). Dues will be collected at the January 19 meeting. If you can't attend the meeting, please mail your check to Whatcom Weavers Guild, PO Box 403, Bellingham WA 98227. Be sure to let us know of any changes in your address, email or phone information. We have a great line-up of programs this year and your continuing membership makes it all possible. Thank you!!
