President’s Corner
The summer is flying by, just
like the riders of the Tour de France AND the spinners of the fiber world in
the Tour de Fleece. Each summer, the on-line community Ravelry hosts the “Tour
de Fleece” in solidarity with the annual race in France. People from all over
the world organize themselves into teams to set goals and spin along . Our
Guild has proudly participated in the race for the past three years, with each
year growing wildly in participation and enthusiasm. Last year, we put up 707
posts, but this year it was well over 1000!! Even if you aren’t a spinner, the
on-line event is fun to follow, thanks to the many beautiful photos posted by
all, the lovely camaraderie (code for our silly late night discussions and good
natured teasing) and the amazing learning and encouragement. As president of
this group, I am often over-whelmed by the support shown for each other and the
Tour is such a tangible example of that. Perhaps next year you will participate
too!!
Thanks to our riders and
cheerleaders from 2017!!
Nancy Clemons, Claire
Clifford, Rehka Drwiega, Janna Ford,Karen Ford,Mary Margaret Gray,
Julibeth Jones, Jennifer Justiss,Lori Knarr,Jennifer Lackey, Maddy McLendon
,Jan McMahan, Dorothy McWhirter ,Terry Martin ,Victoria Moore ,Deborah
Naramore, Kathryn Pitt,
Mary Spanos ,Debbie Scott, Janice Weinstien
Mary Spanos ,Debbie Scott, Janice Weinstien
August Meeting
Saturday, August 1210:00 - 2:00
Hoover Church of Christ
Hoover Church of Christ
Laissez les Bon Temps Roulez!
Debbie Todhunter will be
coming from Tennessee to share with us the rich Cajun history of Acadian spinning
and weaving.
We can’t wait to see everyone
after our July break. Come enjoy this fascinating program plus fellowship
and “Show and Tell” inspiration.
Don't forget your pieces for the Homewood Library Show.
Don't forget your pieces for the Homewood Library Show.
Fiber Frenzy
Mark your calendars now for
the Annual Fiber Frenzy at our September meeting on the 9th. There will
be demos, lunch, and a swap/sale event. This has been a fantastic event
in the past and we look forward to doing it again!!
Spin in Public Day
Worldwide Spin in Public Day will be September 16 . We will spin at the Homewood Public Library from 9am-12pm. Bring your spinning and join us.
Volunteer Opportunity
The after-school knitting
program at the Birmingham Public Library’s downtown branch is in need of
volunteers! Knitwise is a weekly drop-in program for local students, mostly
aged 10-15, meeting on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30. We get a lot of beginners, as
well as students who have been with us for a while and would like to expand
their knitting skills. It’s a pretty popular program, and we would gratefully
welcome more local knitters to share their skills with our students. We’re also
short on good teaching yarn, so if you would like to donate some or have a
favourite source for affordable, colourful, plied, heavier-weight yarn, that
would be a huge help, too.
If you’d like more information
or to be added to the volunteer mailing list, feel free to email me at elizabeth@eelliottknits.com and
I’ll be happy to give you any information you need.
Homewood Library Show
The guild will be exhibiting
our work during the month of September at the Homewood Library. Please
consider bringing any work that has not yet been shown to Jennifer Lackey at
the August meeting. Please make sure you label your work so it will get back to
you. We will install the exhibit on Tuesday, Sept. 5th. Work
will be returned on the take-down day (TBA) or at the October meeting if you
prefer. This is a fantastic opportunity to share our work with the larger
community.
Membership Dues Renewal
Use this link paypal.me/GBFiberGuild or use our gmail account gbfiberguild@gmail.com
If you prefer to pay by check, please give to Nancy Lavender or mail to :
Greater Birmingham Fiber Guild
PO Box 660723
Birmingham, Al 35266-072
How not to miss out on guild news:
If you don't want to miss new posts to the guild blog, you can
choose to receive new posts by email. Go to the blog and look for "Follow
by Email" on the right hand side of the page. Type your email address in
the window and click "Submit." If you want to have something posted
on the blog, send it to blog@greaterbirminghamfiberguild.com.
You can post to the guild's Facebook page yourself! Janna shares information and posts that she receives on the guild's Facebook group page and keep Facebook users up to date on what is going on in the guild.
Ravelry isn't just for knitters anymore. Crocheters, weavers, and spinners all upload photos, project information, and patterns. Kathryn is managing the GBFG group and has posted helpful information on participating in the Ravelry guild group on the blog, find it at http://greaterbirminghamfiberguild.blogspot.com/2015/04/gbfg-on-ravelry.html
You can post to the guild's Facebook page yourself! Janna shares information and posts that she receives on the guild's Facebook group page and keep Facebook users up to date on what is going on in the guild.
Ravelry isn't just for knitters anymore. Crocheters, weavers, and spinners all upload photos, project information, and patterns. Kathryn is managing the GBFG group and has posted helpful information on participating in the Ravelry guild group on the blog, find it at http://greaterbirminghamfiberguild.blogspot.com/2015/04/gbfg-on-ravelry.html
Study Groups Meet Monthly
We would love to have some information on
what each of these groups is presently pursuing. Please email me (dkattus@charter.net ) with anything you
would like posted.
- Spinning Study
Group: 4th Wednesday of the month from 10 am to 2 pm at
St. Peter’s Church in Hoover. Please check out the GBFG Blog
for cancellations or schedule changes.
- Nancy Clemmons is
hosting a tatting and crochet group at her home. Please
check the group discussion thread on Revelry for more
information.
- Weaving study group:
Second Thursday of the month at 6 pm at Hoover Church of Christ.
Contact Kathryn Pitt for details or check the weaving study
group thread on Ravelry.
- Join us for First
Friday Spinning Study at Jen Lackey's house. We meet around 6pm.
Feel free to email Jennifer for directions and parking information.
Email: jeekeehoo@gmail.com
The Guild on the Web
Between newsletters and meetings, keep up with the guild on the web at:
Between newsletters and meetings, keep up with the guild on the web at:
- the guild blog at www.greaterbirminghamfiberguild.blogspot.com, maintained
by Barbara Gower, blog@greaterbirminghamfiberguild.com,
- the guild Facebook
page at www.facebook.com/greaterbirminghamfiberguild, maintained by Janna
Ford, fb@greaterbirminghamfiberguild.com,
- the guild group on
Ravelry at www.ravelry.com/groups/greater-birmingham-fiber-guild, maintained by
Kathryn Pitt,
rav@greaterbirminghamfiberguild.com.
Newsletter News...
Each month, we would like to have news from you
to share with all of us. If you have a favorite blog, website, book, etc
that you would like for us to feature, please
email me at dkattus@charter.net and put GBFG Newsletter in the subject line.
email me at dkattus@charter.net and put GBFG Newsletter in the subject line.
Greater Birmingham Fiber Guild
The Greater Birmingham Fiber Guild is comprised of individuals dedicated to the dissemination and preservation of fiber arts. Meetings are the second Saturday of the month, 10:00-2:00 (no meeting in July). Visitors are welcome. The Guild offers programs almost monthly, focused workshops several times a year, and equipment rental (see below).
President: Jennifer Lackey
Programs: Jennifer Justiss
Workshops: Shira Robinowich-Miller
Treasurer: Nancy Lavender
Secretary: Maddy McLendon
Social Media (Blog): Barbara Gower
Membership: Janna Ford
Newsletter: Deb Kattus
Past President: Mary Kaiser
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