Cuyahoga Weavers Guild

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CWG First Study Group is Thursday, October 3

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STUDY GROUP 2019 – 2020

It took very little time for Study Group to find a topic for 2019-2020 to weave and learn when we met at Jessie’s house in May. We enthusiastically decided on “Weave a Pictorial! “ And what a variety of structures or methods we discussed.  

Here are some of the ideas for how to weave a pictorial.

Tapestry

Pick Up

Double Weave

Rya

Split Shed Biederwand

We offer very few restrictions, just weave something, in your choice of structures that has a picture quality to it. A few years ago, we took a survey of the people who came to our show at the Beachwood Library and the favorite piece was Nancy’s tapestry—a pictorial. So, this exercise may produce some new energy to our shows this year. 

Our first Study Group gathering will be at Patty’s house, 10 am, October 3, 2019. Please come prepared to sign up for hosting or presenting for the year. Please check the address on our Guild roster.

Have fun and weave on!

CWG first meeting of 2019 – 2020 is Thursday, September 19

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Thursday, September 19, 2019   Guild Meeting/Program: Summery Summary

The first meeting of the weaving year will be at 11:30 am at the Warrensville Heights branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library

4415 Northfield Road, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 in Conference Room B.

Bring a brown bag lunch for social time before our 12 noon meeting. At 12:30 our program will be YOU! Come to share your summer weaving adventures with the Guild, including giving us a review of how you entertain yourself with weaving when traveling. This could be reading, frame weaving, pin loom, making dish cloths—whatever your favorite weaving activity is while riding in a car, bus, boat, train, plane. And did you make anything?

Debbie Silver’s Book Launch is Wednesday, September 25

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Come to congratulate and celebrate “The Technique of Split-shed Weaving” and our member Debbie Silver
After 18 months of writing and dozens of samples woven, Deborah Silver is pleased to announce the official book launch of “The Technique of Split-shed Weaving”. You are invited to join her for a book launch celebration at Praxis Fiber Workshop on Wednesday, September 25, 6 – 8 pm. $5 from the sale of every book through September 25 will be donated to Praxis Fiber Workshop. Deborah will be there with copies to sell and sign. She is thankful for the support and encouragement of CWG members while she navigated her way through the self-publishing process.
Praxis Fiber Workshop
15301 Waterloo Rd.
Cleveland, OH
44110

Newsletter deadline is Friday, September 1

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Just so you don’t lose your thoughts of fall’s approach,while summer is still full on, a reminder comes.  CWG hopes you still can consider submitting items for the Fall newlsletter.

It’s time to gather some thoughts and reveries for your weaving friends. Please jot down your ideas, thoughts and announcements for the guild.

Please send your news, events, programs, weaving travelogs, photos, reveries, and all manner of materials for the guild’s winter newsletter.  News and announcements from other guilds and fiber organizations are also welcome.

Submit them via newsletter@cuyahogaweaversguild.com.

 

 

 

Any interest in this antique rug loom? The details come to us via Nancy Curtiss

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Sturdy antique rug loom looking for a loving home or community historical society setting. This has been in our family for over 75 years.

This loom is very solid, and has all parts. Looks to be circa 1900? Special features include:

Original wire heddles and reed
Solid iron ratchet and pawl for both the warp and cloth beams Counterbalance action with chain support of the shafts
Spring return action on the beater
Sectional warp beam
Large post and beam construction
Floor footprint approx. 4’x6’

The loom just needs some TLC and minor support bracing repair, but it’s all around solid. No bench included, but the current owner has a basket with original rag shuttles to go with the loom.

For pickup only, no shipping available. This loom is located in Madison—Lake County, Ohio.

For inquiries, please contact: Christy 440.796.6679cmb1202@gmail.com

CWG has the year end picnic on Thursday, June 20

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Meet us at:
The West Woods
Deer Run Shelter
9465 Kinsman Rd.
Novelty, OH  44072
June 20th  11:00 a.m.
Bring a dish to share, your beverage, and place setting.
We look forward to seeing you for the year’s wrap up.
Another note:  Be cautious about a spam issue as a result of sharing Barbara Rose’s email.  Apologies abound if there has been a problem.

Sad news to share

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Our long time member and weaving friend has passed.  Elly Rose died today.

It saddens us that she will no longer be with us for our gatherings and lending her special comraderie.

There are no immediate arrangements.  A celebration close to her autumn birthday is being arranged.

Condolences may be sent to:

3570 Glen Allen Drive

Cleveland Heights, Ohio  44121

Barb may be emailed at brose02@me.com

Calling all cookies for CWG’s show and demonstration sessions

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CWG requests that anyone coming to the show during our demonstration hours, whether they are actually weaving or spinning, to bring some cookies. This will be in lieu of the reception due to the nature of the event.
Cookies are needed for these sessions:
Saturday, June 8 for 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday, June 9 for 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Patty reports that the hanging went well and thanks all who helped.
Chagrin Arts
88 North Main Street
Chagrin Falls