Buellwood July 2023 Guild meeting book binding

Our July meeting we used our Eco dyed covers and added our 4 signatures ( AKA sets of pages in a book) . I am sorry to say I did not get any pictures of the actual book binding . I was too busy trying to keep up with the process to take pictures.

Inside of journal showing the stack of signatures.

binding as it should look from the edge

Our talented fiber artist always have something to

show at each meeting 

Jimalee finally had time to knit a pair of socks for herself 

Handwoven cowl by a new member .

Sean had a lot to share today. First his canvas Nantucket Tool bag. 

It is a handy bag for all your weaving tools.

Below is Sean’s tablet weaving loom. Set up to weave one of his complicated bands.

Sean told us about wood tablet cards and a method of  of speed warping. We need to hear more about that! Where all threads are threaded at once. He uses 10/2 cotton. If you want to check out this loom and more information go to https://www.jkseidel.com/

Karen who was out book binding teacher  brought in many things to show us. Below is her Eco Printed birch Bark. The dark colored birch was steamed in iron water. 

Karen is teaching a Birch bark journal with Eco Printing in September at Sievers School on Washington Island check it out https://sieversschool.com/product/eco-printing-on-birch-bark/ 

We are very lucky to have Karen in our guild. 

 

Birch Bark Seed Gathering & Winnowing Tray

She will be teaching two workshops

in September at the Barks and Willow Symposium in Hancock. Check out the registration on Finnish American Folk School. https://www.finlandia.edu/fahc/finnish-american-folk-school/

Birch Bark Seed Gathering & Winnowing Tray and a workshop Birch Bark Journal

 

Melissa M had a cotton and linen towel to show and more of her clever punch needle holiday creations.

Linen cotton towel by Melissa

Elaine finished a baby quilt that she has been working on.

David who is new to Knitting is knitting a cowl. 

Denise completed these lovely coiled circles we learned Last
 fall at our retreat.

Denise had a lot of knitted projects completed this month.

Including her first pair of knitted mittens. That is quite a beginner

pattern for sure.

Some great colorful socks and a beautiful shawl. Nice work for sure!

 John wove a sturdy colorful band for his travel bag he took to the Netherlands. His luggage was very easy to find.

Mary finished her beaded picture from a class with Cynthia Cote at CCCArts.

For our August 21 meeting we will have show and tell and John will share some weaving tips from his workshop in Utah. Art of transparency. 

Monday August 21 1 pm at fiber studio 

in the Juttila building in Hancock MI