January 2024 Newsletter

Greetings Fiber Friends, and happy new year!

The hubbub and festivities of 2023 are past, and we are settling into winter, albeit a mild one so far. I like to take some time in the week between Christmas and the New Year's to reflect on the year and look forward to what's ahead. My textile work/practice continues to evolve and go down new rabbit holes. I am excited about the new/deeper explorations I am making and looking forward to a creative new year.

Every year-end inventory also includes the carryovers, projects that we're still working on. For our group that means the Guild Challenge, Weavers Poker. My 'Inspiration' card is Bhutanese textiles and I recently burrowed into my storage unit to find the weaving, a gift from my sister's visit to Bhutan, that inspired me to put this in the card deck. I swear, it's a complete coincidence that I happened to pick that card! Anyway, I've now got this beautiful piece (sash? wall hanging?) on my wall and it is indeed inspiring me! The star motifs reminded me of some tiny crochet stars I made decades ago that surfaced in recent unpacking; I'm supposed to incorporate knit or crochet, check that box! Tool or tote bag? How about a travel bag for my beloved Freyja inkle loom? The ideas are starting to swirl and coalesce and I'm having fun trying to include as many of my cards as I can. How are you coming with your weavers' challenge? It's still possible to draw or redraw cards, we'll have them at the January meeting or contact LeslieAnn by email.
ANWG WWG folks at our Guild's Booth
ANWG WWG at the group campsite
WWG Group Meet at Sharon Allen's Home
And speaking of our meetings, I just want to say how lovely it has been to meet as a group in the new hybrid format. We've had around 32 attendees, almost evenly split between in-person and online, for both November and December, which is almost 40% of our membership, an impressive turnout! Each month we get better at the tech side of things and we're purchasing a mic and some other equipment to continue to refine/amplify how it works for members. Many thanks to Nancy Ridenour and Shawn Rush for setting up and monitoring this important piece of our meetings each month! We'd love to have backups for them in case one of them can't make it to a meeting. If you know how to run a zoom/computer interface and can help out occasionally, please let LA or Nancy know.
Sheila Atwater mentoring a tapestry weaver
RHSG Zoom pic, 2021
I have to admit to feeling constrained by the time limits of our new meeting space. I love the chance to socialize, the casual chats while admiring the show and tell together, catching up with someone I haven't seen in a while, and it felt like we were rushing to get out last month. But then a group of us decided to get coffee/lunch together nearby. We basically continued the social portion over food, and it was fabulous! We talked about weaving and the day's presentation, botanical gardens to visit and holiday lights to see, we discovered things we didn't know about each other and laughed a lot. To me, this is one of the treasures of guild meetings - time to hang out informally and share, weaving and strengthening the network of connections that go far beyond just our love of threads and fiber.

So I encourage you to continue the meeting beyond the official time limits. We've started opening up the Zoom earlier and keeping it open later and I'm hoping we can get in-person attendees to jump onto Shawn or Nancy's computer to say hi to the Zoomers. And I will be looking for restaurant recommendations in Ferndale, maybe we can get a big table together! 
​Until then, happy creating!

​LeslieAnn Bestor
WWG President, 2023-2024
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​​News from Committees and Interest Groups

The Tapestry Focus Group
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  • ​Our next meeting will be on Tuesday January 9 3-5:00pm, at the Ferndale Library.
  • We will be doing a group project for 2024.
  • We all brought at least 3 ideas for a subject and put them in a hat and drew out the project theme for this year. It is Indigenous People of the World. A VERY broad subject so think about: Art, Homes, Food, Flora and Fauna of the region, Textiles, Customs, Landscape etc.
  • Sheila will be presenting for the Jan. meeting on getting your Design and project started
  • Pick your preferred size for the tapestry
  • Finish it by May WWG general meeting

We offer one on one mentoring sessions for the absolute beginner, or anyone having a particular problem, on a case-by-case basis. We bring our looms, yarns, books, ideas, and talk, weave, solve problems, answer questions and laugh a lot. So if you have an interest in Tapestry Weaving join our group and grow your craft.

Our current format is to have one member focus on a subject that interests them, or a specific problem they are having, what types of equipment they favor, a new type of yarn they have discovered, present a video on a new technique they would like to try, or review an old technique that is a favorite. Perhaps introduce a new book they have discovered and give a review. This would be followed by general discussion to answer questions, go in depth on a certain issue. 
   
Sheila Atwater, Coordinator
For more information, text or email Sheila Atwater at 360-201-0818 or sheilag1948@comcast.net
Ikat Study Group

The Ikat Study Group has been working independently since fall 2023, and we are delighted to share photos of our progress.

Sheri Ward has completed one scarf, of 5/2 cotton, sett at 20 epi with a rosepath threading and treadling. She scoured the warp yarn prior to making the warp, and made 5 separate warps so as to have borders at the selvedges.  The white border was not dyed at all, the blue border didn’t have any ties at all.  For the middle warp, she used a warping board and made the ties on the warping board.  The dye was a ferrous indigo vat.  The weft was a natural 5/2 cotton.

​Jan Smiley’s first project was a 6/3 cotton warp, 20/2 silk weft. Random tied, and dyed with indigo. Her next project was a 20/2 silk warp, 30/2 silk weft. Dyed with Madrone bark. She has a third scarf in progress, on the loom.
Erica McCurdy’s latest project is a Jaggerspun Zephyr warp, dyed Green using indigo w/ marigold overdye, silk weft.

Carol Berry’s silk warp, on the loom, is 8 warp sections dyed with Lac and Madder, borders are osage overdyed with indigo.

Cindy Harris latest ikat scarf is hot off the loom – a wool/silk warp, dyed with indigo, silk weft.

Ann Hinz dyed a cotton warp with Indigo, and has it on the loom.

For more information, please contact Carol Berry, [email protected]
Ikat Show and Tell
Cotton Ikat Sheri Ward
Cotton Indigo Ikat Jan Smiley
Wool Ikat 2 Erica McCurdy
Wool Ikat 4 Erica McCurdy
Lac and Madder Ikat Carol Berry
​Indigo Ikat Cindy Harris
​ Indigo Ikat on Loom Ann Hinz
Band Weaving Group

​The Band Weavers Study Group continues to meet monthly to share our projects learn, and be inspired by one another’s work. Mae Bash’s WWU Honors presentation, combining linguistics and band weaving was a treat in December. Mae devised codes for linguistic elements of different languages, and wove them into her bands. Cool!

We voted to use Study Group funds to purchase Linda Dickinson’s Book “Please Weave A Message” and Cindy Harris created the Tablet Woven message bands shown, using 56 Tablets (that’s 224 ends!). “WEAVE” is “DREAM” when turned upside down.
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Some of us are weaving Andean Pebble Weave pick-up patterns, and some of us weave simple Inkle or Rigid Heddle Bands for functional use and decoration. Band Weavers next meeting is scheduled for January 10.

For more information, please contact Carol Berry, [email protected].
​Mae Bash - Verb Strings
​Peace on Earth, by Cindy Harris
​Tablet Dream - Cindy Harris
​Tablet Weave - Cindy Harris
Online Workshop Opportunities, From Sharon Allen, retiring Workshop Chair

To date, there is no Workshop Chair replacement for Sharon, so she has kindly researched ways in which we can all continue to take workshops online until a volunteer steps up. This list can grow with new suggestions, and will at some point be migrated to our website. (FYI, these are recommendations only; the Whatcom Weavers Guild does not have any official affiliations with any of these teaching sites).
In the meantime, if you’d like to get a group together to follow a particular online workshop, please consider forming a Study Group, as others have done in the past with the Jane Stafford Study Group, e.g. - Wendy Eakle, Newsletter Editor
Jane Stafford School of Weaving is justifiably famous for excellent online and live workshops in weaving techniques, with support forums and study groups. janestaffordtextiles.com

Rebecca Mezoff, reknowned author of The Art of Tapestry Weaving offers several formats for learning tapestry weaving, from video courses, to online Zoom classes and in-person classes and seminars. Online learning — Rebecca Mezoff

Schacht School of textile arts, featuring many helpful beginner classes, and advanced as well. Class subjects include: Frame & Tapestry Loom weaving, Inkle Loom, Rigid Heddle, and Shaft Loom weaving, Spinning, and other textile crafts. Schacht School of Textile Arts

Lunatic Fringe Yarns features many project-specific kits &/or instructions available, as well as videos and live online classes (e.g., Double Rainbow On-line Class with Jennifer Moore!). Lunatic Fringe Yarns

Cally Booker, a quote from her website: “I am a handweaver based in Dundee on the east coast of Scotland. I love to teach the art and craft of weaving and, since the pandemic, I have mainly been doing so online.... to meet weavers from around the world and support them in developing their skills and growing their creative confidence. In my Warp Space blog I offer resources with the same intention: to help you achieve the results you want at the loom.” Cally Booker

Jennifer Moore wrote THE book about Doubleweave, and offers excellent guild programs, books, workshops and online courses. Teaching — Doubleweaver

Longthread Media, publishers of Handwoven, Little Looms, Spin Off and Piecework; an annual membership will give you access to back issues of their publications, plus 145+ streaming video courses, bringing you up close to experts in spinning, weaving, needleworking, felting, and dyeing. Learn from an amazing collection of the greats, including Tom Knisely, Judith MacKenzie, Karen Selk, Sara Bixler, Jennifer Moore, Madelyn van der Hoogt, Robyn Spady, Diane Totten, Anita Luvera Mayer - you get the idea! Long Thread Media Workshops

Natalie Drummond offers workshops and information about Deflected DoubleWeave, Dimensional Felting, and Ice Dyeing - see also her Notes tab online. Natalie Woven

Sarah Ward offers all sorts of delightful workshops, such as Off-Loom Weaving, Rock Weaving (honestly!), Paper Weaving, and Darning & Visible Mending. Lark & Bower (larkandbower.com)

Gather Textiles offers projecct-oriented workshops, and Online Classes in both 4 shaft weaving and rigid heddle weaving​.   GATHER TEXTILES
Meanwhile, just in case you need to go shopping:

Cotton Clouds, the company that carries the UKI cotton that we used in the Sarah Jackson workshop has agreed to extend the free shipping on your orders. Simply enter WORKSHOP at checkout. I have color cards if you need to borrow them. www.cottonclouds.com

Spincycle Yarns, that carries not only their own luscious locally made yarns, but also Brassard and GIST, has agreed to extend the 20% off of your purchase at their brick and mortar store of all the yarn in their weaving room! Simply identify yourself as a Whatcom Weavers Guild member to receive your discount. 112 Grand Ave., Bellingham
Northwest Yarns & Mercantile wants to be in on the party as well. They are offering 10% off all yarns with the exception of Lunatic Fringe Yarns. 206 W Magnolia St., Bellingham

Northwest Yarns & Mercantile wants to be in on the party as well. They are offering 10% off all yarns with the exception of Lunatic Fringe Yarns. 206 W Magnolia St., Bellingham
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Sharon Allen
Education Update from Sharon Allen

Jane Stafford School of Weaving has just released its schedule for this next year and it sounds fantastic!
The School of Weaving will be releasing 8 episodes this year and will be utilizing 3 guest Instructors in addition to Jane. With each lesson you will receive extensive .pdf patterns and instruction. New this year most lessons will feature instruction and handouts utilizing both 4 and 8 shafts. The topics are scheduled to include:
  • M’s & O’s—This lesson will include Huck, Color and Weave and elements of Log Cabin (4 shaft)
  • Shadow Weave—This lesson will dive into the Powell Method (4 and 8 shaft)
  • Deflected Double Weave (4/8)
  • Block Doubleweave (4/8)
  • Inspirations from the Sari: Doubleweave pockets with sequins! (8 shaft)
  • Basket Weaving making a beautiful Rib Basket
  • Double Faced Twill (4/8)
  • The Finale (Putting it all together)

Community Outreach

Small Looms at the Bellingham Library Skill Share Space

​​Small Looms at the Main Branch of the Bellingham Library is back in session. We will be there on the first Saturday of each month from Noon to 3PM thereafter. 
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We need volunteers, about 5-6 each month to talk to the public, demonstrate what you are working on and even teach on a small cardboard loom. This is the best way we have found to engage others in the world of textile arts. We have gained a few new Guild members, from this activity, as a result. ​Please click here to sign up to volunteer.

We especially need someone to volunteer to bring all the supplies and set up the space before we begin. This needs to be done at about 11:30 so we're ready to start at Noon. Please contact Sheila Atwater at [email protected] with questions.
Hospice Washcloth Project & the Sno-Cap Project

​Whatcom Weavers Guild supports two community groups by donating projects to them.
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Hospice Community Outreach Project

Volunteers lovingly knit, crochet or weave washcloths to support one of the rituals of farewell offered to families of patients who pass away under Hospice care. This is the option of bathing their loved one’s hands, face or body as a final goodbye. The families are given kits that contain a handmade washcloth and a small vial of Lavender Oil to scent the water. The families may then keep the washcloth as a memory keepsake. It is used only once. Whatcom Weavers Guild members have made and donated over 150 washcloths to date. Hospice gives about 50 kits per month to families.

Instructions and guidelines for handwoven washcloths:
  • Use unmercerized cotton yarns. 60-100% works the best (I recommend “Sugar & Cream”).
  • They should be approximately 10” x 10” (finished size)
  • They do not need to be fancy, plain weave is fine
  • You can choose the weight and sett that you prefer to make a soft, medium weight cloth
  • Please use lighter colors. No black, navy, brown, or dark greens please
  • A machine-sewn edge is OK for the finish, as is a short fringe
  • When finished, wash in hot water and mild detergent
  • Dry in the dryer with no softening agents or fragrances

These cloths will be used once and offered to the families to keep as a memory keepsake.
For more information, text or email Sheila Atwater at 360-201-0818 or sheilag1948@comcast.net


The Sno-Cap Project

​Knitters and Crocheters! Grab your needles and hooks. It’s time for the annual “Snow Caps Project”. It’s the Fall 2023 drive for handmade hats and scarves.  Named after WWG’s own Barbara Snow, this heartfelt project produces warm garments and accessories for Whatcom County’s children and adults in need. It’s been going strong for more than 12 years.
The items are distributed through the fall and winter months by collaborating organizations. This includes (but is not limited to) The Opportunity Council, Northwest Youth Services, The Lighthouse Mission, and several elementary schools. It’s a great way to use up those orphan skeins of yarn that we all have in our stash, and to make someone happy and warm. 
You create! We distribute!
Patterns and yarn provided if needed.
Contact JP MacConnell for more information: 360-201-4600 and [email protected]
You will be glad that you did!

​WWG Library Notes

New book donations are currently under review.

Lynn Berman
WWG Librarian
[email protected] ​

​Upcoming meetings

Guild meetings are held the 3rd Saturday of the month, September-June.  

Going forward, all of our monthly Meetings will be hybrid: Both in-person and online. A Zoom option will be available; the link will be sent 2-3 days before the meeting. Whatcom Weavers Guild will be meeting in-person at Whatcom Educational Credit Union (WECU), 5659 Barrett Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
Parking: The bank is open for business during our meetings, so they ask us to leave parking spaces closest to the building available for their customers and those with mobility needs.

Doors Open at 9:15 for social time and discussing your projects. 
9:30: A brief business meeting followed by Show and Tell 
11:00: A short break  
11:15 – 12:45: Program featuring speaker presenting information about a variety of textile-related subjects

Note: Meetings will need to end promptly at 12:45, to allow time for us to tidy up and vacate the conference room by 1:00pm sharp!
Setup/take down help needed!
We will need to set up and take down all chairs/tables for each meeting. The space is only available during the bank's open hours, which are 9am - 1pm on Saturdays. We'll send around a signup sheet for volunteers at the first meeting, for November we encourage helpers to show up at 9am to help us set up our new space!
2024 January – Susan J. Torntore, PhD
Sample by Sample, Gamp by Gamp--An Approach to Woven Textile Design
Inspired by the tweed fabrics used by mid-century American fashion designer Bonnie Cashin, Susan will talk about the research and design approach to weave her own tweed Noh Coat for the 2023 ANWG Challenge.
​This will be a Zoom program / hybrid meeting.
Torntore - Noh Coat Samples
February – Sally Orgren
Building a Tour of Swedish Textiles
A trip to Sweden for a family reunion in 2019 evolved into two weeks of non-stop textile adventures for Sally Orgren. Enjoy behind the scenes tours of Östergötlands Ullspinneri (a wool spinning operation), Klässbols Linneväveri (four generation linen factory), Almgrens Sidenväveria (Stockholm silk museum), and some of the student textile work exhibited at the University of Borås in this presentation. Tag along virtually as Sally visits weaver Kerstin Fröberg, the 14th Century Bocksten Man (with his clothing mostly intact!) and nearly 400-year-old textiles recovered from the Vasa, a famous Swedish ship that sank in 1628.
This will be a Zoom Program / hybrid meeting.

March – Mae Bash
Band Weaving
Band weaving isn’t only plain weave, and even the plain weave is cool! This presentation will explore some of the many possibilities of band weaving, along with pattern design and techniques. We’ll also discuss some of Mae’s senior capstone project, “Verb strings and other weavings: An exploration of grammatical structures, visual arts, and language teaching,” specifically looking into the process of turning abstract, non-textile, concepts into patterns and the different techniques used to weave them. 
Mae Bash first started weaving as a small child, and ever since they have been practicing a variety of textile arts, including crochet, sewing, embroidery, knitting, and of course, weaving. Mae recently earned a degree in linguistics from Western Washington University, culminating in a senior capstone project merging weaving with their major. When not attempting to do weaving and linguistics at the same time, Mae studies Latvian band weaving techniques and volunteers to help teach English classes in Bellingham.

April – Mary Zicafoose
Program to still be chosen.
This will be a Zoom program / hybrid meeting.

May – Pending.

Whatcom Weavers Guild Libraries

WWG Equipment Library

The Guild has equipment for a short-term loan to members. Just a few of the items are a yardage counter, bobbin winder, shuttles, reeds in commonly used sizes, shaft table looms, and Rigid Heddle Looms. The complete list and the equipment reside with Sharon Allen. Contact [email protected] for information or loan arrangements.

​WWG Book and Literature Library
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To access the Whatcom Weavers Guild Library’s catalog, the link is here. A password is not needed. This gives you a list of all the books and magazines in the Library. It doesn't sort by topic and doesn't say if the book is checked out or not.
To find out if a book is available for checkout, contact Carol Berry [email protected].

From the Jansen

Classes and Dye Days at the J

​The J’s winter quarter classes are open for registration! Those classes include:
Small Loom Weaving
  • Weaving in the Round with Leslie Ann Bestor,  Wednesdays, Jan. 24 - Feb. 14
  • Rigid Heddle Weaving: Beyond Beginner with Leslie Ann Bestor, Fridays, Feb. 28 - March 27
Weaving on Harness Looms
  • Color & Weave with Sheri Ward, Tuesdays, Feb. 6-27
  • Beginning Weaving with Marcia Ford, Tuesdays, March 5-26
Tapestry
  • Beginning Tapestry with Val O’Conner, Fridays, Feb. 23 - March 15
Kids
  • Weaving in Circles with Leslie Ann Bestor, Wednesdays, Jan. 24 - Feb. 14
  • Weave a Small Bag with Leslie Ann Bestor, Wednesdays, Feb. 28 - March 27
​Felting
  • Felted Wrist Warmers with Donna Hunter, Saturday, Jan. 6
  • Telescoping Hat or Rosette Wall Hanging with Flóra Carlile-Kovács, Wednesday, Feb. 14
  • Felted Small Bag with Flóra Carlile-Kovács, Thursday & Friday, Feb. 15-16
Dyeing
  • Indigo Dyeing, Thursday, Feb. 1
  • Wool Immersion Dyeing, Thursday, March 7

Be sure to check the J’s website in early December, and remember there’s a discount for early registration. Please visit www.jansenartcenter.org
Your Towel Warp is Ready for You!

We have a lovely assortment of towel warps on floor looms, ready to weave.

As part of our experiment in providing pre-warped floor looms for towel weaving, we have some warps still available. These are all in cotton or cottolin, mostly 8/2, and with a nice variety of structures.

Our towels include:
  • an 8-shaft turned twill in a natural warp, your choice of colors for weft
  • an 8-shaft huck lace, in greens and turquoise
  • M’s & O’s in a natural warp, your choice of weft colors
  • Swedish lace in blues and greens
  • a straight draw twill in blue, yellow and natural
  • an 8-shaft turned taqueté in jewel tones
  • a classy Bauhaus summer and winter weave in irregular stripes, your choice of colorways
  • a rosepath twill in natural, your choice of colors for weft
  • a broken twill in natural with colored stripes, and
  • an 8-shaft twill in turquoise and rust

So many great structures and colors!

You will be provided with the draft and all supplies. Choose how many towels you’d like to weave.

When you register, we will ask your preference of towel structures and schedule a mutually agreeable time. Once you’ve agreed to a time, please try to finish a towel within a few days or a week, to free up the loom for the next person.

For independent weavers.
$25 per towel, all materials provided.
To register, please visit www.jansenartcenter.org
Sheri Ward

Classified Ads

For Sale & ISO (In Search Of)
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Please keep ads clear and concise, with title of item for sale, asking price, an accurate description, and your name, contact information, and general location. Photos must be in jpeg format, and emailed as attachments, rather than embedded in your email.
Classifieds
Kromski Sonata Spinning Wheel
Very good condition. Spinning Wheel and padded bag.  Three bobbins & adjustable size niddy noddy. Price $700
2 Hand Carders $20 each pair or $30 for all.
1 set of Woolcombs by Andrew Forsyth    $50
Jenkins Turkish Delight Spindle 9.95 oz Hand crafted by Ed Jenkins of Jenkins Woodworking of Oregon, with Respect the Spindle Book      $30

Please Contact Sue 360-391-5066, will consider offers
Ashford Traveller (Castle Style) Spinning Wheel $400
A lightweight, portable wheel, single treadle wheel with Scotch tension. (new over 700.--)
Included are a Flyer with hooks and extra bobbins, a Lace Flyer kit with 3 lace bobbins (new 245.-), and a niddy noddy
Contact Anne Lorgen 360 708-9552, text preferred.
Ashford Traveller Spinning Wheel & Accessories
​ Ashford Saxony Spinning Wheel & Accessories
Ashford Traditional Saxony Spinning Wheel $350
One of the more popular wheels with a classic look. (new costs over $700)
Comes with a Flyer with hooks and extra bobbins, a Jumbo flyer with 4 jumbo bobbins (new $115) and a Lazy kate. Single treadle.
Contact Anne Lorgen 360 708- 9552 text preferred
Luna
​My partner and I recently said goodbye to our beloved old dog, Luna. We are now looking for someone who can spin dog fur into yarn. Also we are interested in someone who can use dog fur to make a felted hat. We understand it may need to be mixed with wool or alpaca.
Luna was a blonde, very fuzzy rescue mix of border collie, shepard and possibly malamute.
If you are interested, please contact Jennifer Cartwright at [email protected] or 734-645-8148. Thank you.

Upcoming events of interest to Guild members!

Please contribute details of upcoming events of interest to WWG members to [email protected], or Newsletter Editor Wendy Eakle [email protected].
Join Our 2024 HGA Handspun Skein Exchange!

The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.'s (HGA) Skein Exchange is back for 2024! Each spinner is invited to set their own goals for this exchange. Do you want to stretch yourself by learning a new spinning technique? Share your pride and joy "default" spinning skeins? Play with color? Try a new fiber? Have you recently purchased a new wheel and want to put it through its paces?! Let this exchange be your avenue for adventure (or not)! We hope you have some fun with this, and know you will produce beautiful yarn!

Participation is open to all who hold an active Individual, Family, Student, or Professional Artist membership with HGA. Not a member? No problem. Join today

Exchange Guidelines
  • This exchange will focus on protein/animal-based fibers. This could be wool, alpaca, mohair, angora, silk, or blends of any of these fibers.
  • Fibers can be dyed or natural.
  • Use 4 ounces of fiber.
  • Create a skein of plied yarn in a worsted weight, size 4 pursuant to Craft Yarn Council Guidelines, approximately 10 to 12 wraps per inch.
  • Your skein should be wet finished prior to being sent in for the exchange.
  • Securely label your skein by attaching an index card that contains the fiber content, total yardage, and your name.
  • In addition to the skein label, please fill out the skein information sheet that can be downloaded here as a fillable PDF.
  • Ship your skein beginning February 1, 2024. It must be received by the exchange administrator no later than February 29, 2024. Instructions for mailing will be emailed with your registration confirmation.
  • DO NOT MAIL TO HGA. Your skein will not be received. 
  • Skeins will be exchanged and returned by March 31, 2024.

Participant Requirements
Current HGA Student, Individual, Family, or Professional Artist Membership. Not a member? Join today!
Participant fee of $10 to cover return shipping and administrative fees.
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Community (Optional)
Participants will be invited by email to join the Facebook group for the 2024 exchange so you can share and communicate with each other.

"Thank you to the many HGA members/spinners who gave me invaluable advice on these guidelines. My lack of spinning knowledge was evident and I hope the end result is clear and inviting." - Penny Morgan, HGA Exchange Administrator

​Our Monthly Show & Tell

Submitting content for the newsletter

The deadline for submitting content for the newsletter is 5:00 p.m. on the last Sunday of the preceeding month, unless otherwise specified. The newsletter will be on the WWG website around the first Sunday night of each month or in the first few days of the following week. The goal is for members to be reading the newsletter about mid-way between Guild meetings and programs, which are on the third Saturday of each month.
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​Please send content for the next newsletter to [email protected], with “newsletter” included in the subject line.
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For photos and images, please send individual JPEG files (please no .tif, .png, .gif etcetera), as attachments only! Do not embed them in the body of your email. Text can be typed into the body of an e-mail or be sent as a Word document that is saved as a doc or docx but not as a PDF. Contact Wendy at [email protected] if you have questions.