Hull House Sheep to Shawl

Lenore graciously shared her photos of the completed shawl for The Hull Family Home Auction. http://www.hullfamilyhome.org 

Doreen caught the action!

Thanks to all those spinners from our guild and The Weavers' Guild of Buffalo who helped spin the yarn for this beautiful shawl! Thanks too, to Daft Dames for providing the warp and warping the loom, Sandy from Long Meadow Farm for the lovely fiber, and of course, to Lenore for the beautiful weaving (and for sharing these photos).

Lovely Cathy modeling the finished shawl. (Photo L. T.)

Members of Common Threads Spinning Guild and Weavers' Guild of Buffalo
spinning fiber  from Long Meadow Farms. (Photo D. K.)

Lenore at the loom with a HH docent.
Warp provided by Daft Dames Handcrafters. (D. K.)

Finished shawl (L. T.)

Finished shawl–Stunning! (L. T.)

I guess this is our 6th Shawl for the Hull House! (D. K.)

July 2013 Meeting at Amanda's Farm

Our annual Field Trip Meeting in July was fantastic. We met at Amanda's house, Willow Glen Farm in Cowlesville NY.  The weather was perfect to spin on her porch and chat with our spinning guild members.  Amanda took us for a tour of her farm showing off her sheep, angora goats, llamas, ducks and chickens. Her house and property are lovely, and we were treated to a large array of delicious snacks and beverages while we enjoyed a quiet afternoon of spinning.

Thank you for hosting this meeting Amanda, and thank you to all who provided the snacks and beverages.

July 21 Meeting

(photo by Amanda)

Remember, July's meeting will be a field trip to Amanda's (Willow Glen Farm), and will be held on the third Sunday this month, 7/21. Contact Liz, Doreen, or Amanda if you need the address or directions. Bring a chair, we will be spinning on her porch, so inclement weather should not be a problem. Amanda recommends muck boots if you would like to see the farm and fields, especially with the rain we have been receiving. Hope you can make it!

According to google maps this is just over 4 miles off the 400 exit 54–rt. 78/20A.

June Meeting 2012–COLOR!

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From Bonnie C: June's presentation will be a combination of hands on color wheel basics, for those who choose to participate, handout color charts, discussions on color theory, the meaning of colors and the effect color has on people. "Why and how do those colors work together?" will be discussed.  Bring along some yarn that puzzles you and we will figure it out.  You will have the opportunity to mix paint if you so choose. Bring what you feel you need to cover yourself. Very basic supplies will be provided.

Also, July's field trip meeting to Amanda's will be held on the THIRD Sunday in July, the 21st! Please try to let one of us know if you are coming so Amanda has some idea of how many will be there. 

Kindred Kreek Fiber and Craft Event

The Critter Ranch Open House

April Meeting 2013

Our next meeting will be on Sunday April 14th, 1:00-4:00  at the Burchfield.

Our program will be: Warping and Basic Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom.

I'll show you how to direct warp with a peg, which is a fast and easy way to start your project. Then I'll demonstrate some basic weaving techniques.

Weaving produces a much different product from knitting or crocheting.

It's fast  and uses less yarn, so your precious hand spun will go much farther.