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Video program on Andean Textiles—February 15

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Join us for a special viewing of our new ATA video “Textile Traditions of the Peruvian Highlands.” Narrated by well-known doubleweave author and teacher, Jennifer Moore, this visual presentation will give you an up-close look at Peru’s extraordinary indigenous textiles and the skilled artisans who create them.

The video highlights weavers, dyers, knitters, and spinners who are cooperative members of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco (CTTC) as they work to preserve and revitalize their traditional textile arts—including some techniques dating back to the Incas. During the presentation, you’ll learn about the Andean way of spinning, dyeing, and knitting, as well as the tools to create belts, bands, textiles, woven edges, and skirt borders. Through stunning imagery, you’ll also gain insight into the weaving of doubleweave, ikat, tapestry, and discontinuous and supplementary warps.

The hour-long program will take place on Tuesday, February 15 at 7 p.m. (ET) via Zoom. Proceeds from the $10 registration fee will go to further support revitalization of Andean textile traditions.

“Textile Traditions of the Peruvian Highlands” was created by Jennifer Moore and Ercil Howard-Wroth. Jennifer holds an MFA in fibers. Her work, which explores mathematical relationships and musical patterns in doubleweave, has been featured in exhibitions and publications throughout the world. Ercil, a long-time educator, teaches fiber arts to adults and children. Her current work brings together her love for traditional societies and her twenty-plus years of working in the textile arts. Both Jennifer and Ercil serve on the ATA board of directors.

We hope to see you February 15 as we share the inspiring story of Peruvian textile traditions.

Don’t miss this informative presentation and your chance to visually experience one of the world’s most inspiring and unique textile cultures.

Programs for January and February. Back to ZOOM

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Bobbie has received a call from Warrensville Library saying the meeting rooms will be closed in January, with Feb and March in limbo also. So, we thought we should call a virtual meeting for January anyway. We had a very pleasant pot luck lunch in December but no real meeting. We can have a show and tell with the January meeting.  Zoom details are forthcoming.
No January Study Group
January, 20, 2022
   Meeting on Zoom for a show and tell session.
February 17, 2022
    World Apparel Day with Cuyahoga Weavers. Bring your costumes, clothes from around the world to    wonder and share and show off their history. 11:30 Brown Bag Lunch, meeting at noon.
March 17, 2022
    Victoria will bring fabric and textiles from Bolivia & Peru, some antiquities, some tourist Treasures, some to observe and some to experience. 11:30 brown bag lunch, meeting at noon.

Looking for a workshop?? Medina Guild is offering this.

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Medina Spinning and Weaving Guild Presents

Deflected Double Weave with Natalie Drummond “Where the Shuttle Meets the Shed”

Friday March 25, 2022, 9 am – 4 pm and
Saturday March 26, 2022, 10 am – 4 pm

Medina Presbyterian Church 5020 Burgundy Bay Blvd. Medina, OH 44256

Workshop Overview:

Weave deflected double weave samples on your pre-warped loom using various fibers and setts. Explore selvedge methods “where the shuttle meets the shed” for beautiful finishing. Discuss various finishing methods with and without agitation. Cut samples off loom and hand wash prior to day 2. Dis- cuss and compare hand washed samples – movement/deflection vs differential shrinkage. Explore a simple treadle OR tie-up change to weave a scarf with the remainder of your warp (or sample).
Class size limited to 10-12.
Materials: Warped 8 shaft loom, 2-4 shuttles, yarns on materials list (18/2 Zephyr, Tencel or Bamboo), SOAK for washing samples, notebook, pen and pencil. Natalie says a 4-shaft 6 treadle loom can be used. There would be less design possibilities, but lots of color/fiber possibilities.

Deflected Double Weave Registration
NAME __________________________________________________________________ ____________________ ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________ CITY _________________________________________________STATE____________ZIP_________________ EMAIL________________________________________________TEL __________________________________

Cost: $120.00 Members (Open Now) $145.00 Non-members (Open after January 1, 2022) Checks to be made payable to Medina Spinning & Weaving Guild and mailed to:
Nancy Page, 2032 Wascana Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
* Please include the name of the workshop on memo line of your check.

Two Reminders about dues and upcoming winter newsletter deadline

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December 1 gives very short notice.  And we’ve barely had time during and betwixt holidays. Please send newsletter materials, especially items of our doings and program notes for the upcoming CWG year.

No doubt that photos of your projects, a new technique or yarn you are trying,  or a weaving reference book you have discovered will be welcome. Or even an essay about your weaving adventures, discoveries, or compatriots. Perhaps a quandary that you would like help with. A report about the outcomes of our sale will be welcome.

In earlier discussions about the foibles of our weaving work might fit into a new column based on Penelope’s weaving tactics——you know, the part where she weaves and unweaves.  We all have stories about our version so please send yours.

Contribute directly to Nancy or to newsletter@cuyahogaweaversguild.com

 

If you haven’t already done so, NOW is the time to send your MEMBERSHIP dues.

Membership Renewal

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Sad News about Barbara Rose

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Brad Rose, nephew of Barb and grandson of Ellie Rose sent his news.  For those of you who know the Roses, Ellie had been a founding member.  Her daughter, Barbara, was a frequent participant over the years as well.  She was faithful about Ellie’s care and her attendance at meetings.
I will include the basics here from Brad.
I am writing to you with sad news about Barbara Rose. As some of you already know, Barb had been in the hospital for several weeks battling a lung condition that, while likely something she had for a few years, moved aggressively in its final stages. Yesterday, surrounded by a couple of close family members, she passed away peacefully in her sleep.
My family and I are going to work on some logistics in regard to things like a memorial service and the like. We do not yet have any dates or details, but I can at least share that we do not plan to have a service until January. I will email again with those details, but in the meantime, I hope that you think of Barb fondly, connect with those you love, and enjoy the holiday season. Barb gave me some notes about what she wanted and what she didn’t, and she definitely didn’t want a lot of tears and sadness. So think of a favorite memory or two from your time with Barb, maybe find a good piece of chocolate, and perhaps pour yourself a margarita in her honor. Because that’s what she would have wanted.
Brad Rose
PS–My cousins, the Gaydos sisters, put together a message board for Barb to see in these past few weeks. If you’d like to see what some folks wrote, or would like to add a memory or message yourself, you can find it here: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/SWym5AiQ