You can view the program from our recent meeting. Members were interested in viewing it again. Viewing together on Zoom had some issues.
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Something to explore
Lynne sent this:
Thought this would be interesting to all. There are several free events and YouTube tours of textile museums and exhibits
https://mailchi.mp/clothroads/our-top-picks-august-textile-events?e=e7a6958b32
HELP on the way
Counting and measuring are part and parcel of the weaver’s life. And has its perils.
Has this ever happened to you?
Joan writes:
“One thing has become very clear to me. I need to recheck my calculations for almost everything and would love to find someone who would help me recheck them, as needed. For example, I have just wound and threaded an 8 yard warp. Even with attempting to check my own math, I miscalculated the amount of yarn needed ( I forgot to multiply by 8), warp ends needed ( for whatever reason, I added 16 + 16 and got 36 – so all of my calculations were off – from then on) and finally, when I was presleying the warp before winding on, I figured a sett of 8 rather than 16 – luckily I caught that one early on.”
So the question to the guild is “would there be an interest in offering a ‘measure twice, cut once’ service? There would be benefits of having a second set of eyes to review our projects BEFORE the uh-oh moment.
Might you offer your help? Let Joan or Nancy know, please.
A PSA from Victoria
Hello Fiber Folk
While the good folks are all hunkering in place, be aware that bad people are everywhere. I can personally testify.
There’s a new internet nasty out there. They pretend to be PayPal (which is closed by virus and has no people to talk to)
They’ll tell you you just paid $500.00 to the Google Play Store (which you didn’t do) and contact their highlighted phone # if you think there’s an issue.
THIS IS NOT A REAL PAYPAL PHONE NUMBER
A few days later, you’ll get an email that seems to be Microsoft telling you that you just spent (and they delivered) a $499.99 update of the Windows Defender. (you didn’t) They provide another phone # for you to contact.
THIS IS NOT A REAL MICROSOFT PHONE NUMBER
(cheeky little buggers to use security to scam you)
When you actually call Microsoft, they will check your account and find
you have had no activity. They’ll take notes and issue you a case number.
Then you call the Federal Trade Commission. They will want all the addresses and phone numbers from the emails, and you’ll get another case number.
If you don’t want to make the phone calls, fine. But please don’t click on anything or call the numbers they provide. I’m told this is a ransomware thing.
Stay safe. Stay Healthy.😷
Victoria
Keeping up our spirits and an idea fro Elfriede
Might anyone like to follow Elfriede’s lead and send word and /or photos of your weaving life?
Elfriede writes:
We need to keep our spirits up. After this round of dish towels I plan to weave some shopping bags. What is everyone else doing?
Stay well. Elfriede
CWG February meeting is Thursday, Feb 20
Thursday, February 20 at 10:00am
Field trip to Lake Farm Park Quilt Show – We will have lunch there in the atrium (reserved for us) with either your brown bag or purchasing lunch from their cafeteria.
Point-Line-Pattern-Plane exhibit at Heights Arts
Joan sends this.
I thought that this might be of interest to the guild. There is a wonderful small show at Heights Arts (on Lee Rd next to the Cedar Lee theater.
It’s called Point-Line-Pattern-Plane.
The show runs 1/17-3/1.
The curator is Janice Lessman-Moss
Contributors are: Lauire Addis, Lena Brebenel, Si-Yun Chang, Rebecca Cross, Hildur Asgeirsdottir Jonsson, Andrea Myers, Jessica Pinsky, and Katlin Shae.
Ekphrastacy: Artists Talk + Poets Respond will be Thursday, 2/13 at 7 pm at the gallery
The write-up explains this a “an opportunity for visual artists, poets and the community to connect in discussion over the evening’s array of artworks. Hear the artists speak personally about their process and thoughts behind their work.”
Both the exhibit and 2/13 program are free
She says, “the exhibit is small, but terrific. Hope you are able to go see it.”
The Winter Newsletter is here. Click on the link.
CWG First Study Group is Thursday, October 3
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!
Any interest in this antique rug loom? The details come to us via Nancy Curtiss
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
