February 2024 - Show & Tell Meeting

This month's meeting focused on show and tell. We had some new members join us, including a quilter and sisters who are interested in a little bit of everything fiber and wood. 

David brought in some examples of yarn he has been spinning recently. He was especially excited about spinning Polwarth fiber, which was buttery and fun to work with. The roving he used to spin the yarn he's holding in this picture came from a company called Widdershin Woolworks based in New Mexico. 

Phyllis brought examples of the inkle weaving she's been doing with students, including pick up patterns. Then she showed us the retirement gift she recently bought for herself from Multicolores, a Guatemalan non-profit. See below for a picture of the gorgeous hand-hooked rug.  

Clare showed a sweater she recently finished knitting and was wearing, but as as the blog writer this month she didn't get a photo of herself. Kathie brought a recently Goodwill find - an adorable mini loom pictured below. She plans to get it warped and keep it at camp. 

Kathie's friend Joni joined us and brought a remarkable Crazy Quilt she's been working on for a few years. It includes fabrics from her world travels and family heirlooms alongside some intricate hand stitching. 

New member Alesia shared some photos of the inkle loom she built and her sister Diana brought some of the inkle bands they've woven during and after Phyllis' recent workshop. Weaver Lisa Wiitala brought in a ryijy she wove in Finland, inspired by a peony bud. Lisa will be teaching ryijy weaving June 17-21 at the Finnish American Folk School. 

Marci shared samples from the Reverse Drafting Club through The Weaving Mill in Chicago that she participated in recently. The idea is that you first receive swatches in the mail and work to diagram the construction without any information other than the swatch. Later you receive the information and drafts for each swatch. She has donated them to the guild library if anyone wants to give it a try. 

Sean brought a waffle weave towel he made using unbleached cottons in three colors. He discussed some of the challenges he had with the selvedges while weaving. He also brought in some new bands he's been card weaving and discussed the amazing card alphabet he's invented to cut down on issues with twist that can be a problem in card woven patterns. 

Nancy has been knitting socks from the toe up on two circular needles. She also knitted her sweater in a lace stitch.