A movie night has been planned for our Monday April 18, 2022, meeting program. We will watch Sally Fox’s video on natural colored cottons and wools starting at 6:00, followed by a discussion of sustainability. Additionally, Sarah Noggle, a local fiber artist from Nashville, IN may join us for the discussion. Sarah sells Fox Fiber […]
Art batts made on a blending board or drum carder are a great form of fiber for spinning or felting. Batts fluff and separate fibers, while giving the batt maker the opportunity to blend colors and materials to create a one-of-a-kind yarn or felted project. We will be demonstrating the lap-held blending board. Martha is […]
Discover the fun of using a simple loom to create woven items such as scarves, table linens and more!
I will be demonstrating band weaving on an inkle loom. In addition, I will have a display of bands woven on an inkle loom and on a card loom. I have been a weaver for over 40 years and have been interested in, and working with, fibers since childhood. My observations and curiosity have led […]
We are meeting in person at the Fiber Arts Store at the College Mall. This month is the annual de-stash auction. Doors will be open at 5:45 for those who are bringing in items to sell. Election of officers will be held at 6:30 p.m. and the auction will begin thereafter. Please bring clean plastic […]
Stop by the fiber arts store to see Lynne designing on hand-dyed wool fabric with floss, ribbons, cords etc. She started stitching during the pandemic and now has 4 wall hangings which will be on exhibit June 2023 at The Vault at Gallery Mortgage here in town! Lynne has worked in pastels for years and […]
Stop by the fiber art store to see a display of the process of dyeing with natural materials including samples of dye plants and the colors they give, indigo-dyed fabric swatches, ecoprinting with leaves and flowers, and a demonstration of bundle dying with flower petals. Free indigo seedlings will be given away while supplies last. Kate has been exploring natural dyes for at least 15 […]
Guild Members are invited to a Fun Day of Fiber Retreat on June, 25, 2022 at the Nashville Library (in Nashville, Indiana), 9am – 5pm. We have reserved a large room (with tables and chairs, and a small kitchenette) for the day. There is no specific program – just bring whatever you are working on […]
Friday, July 8, 2022, leaving Bloomington IN at 7:00 a.m. Our dye day will begin at 10:00 and conclude at 4:00. Approx. 3 hours drive time one way from Bloomington IN Cost per participant will be $40. Please bring a brown bag lunch. Please contact Mary Buschhorn to sign up: [email protected] Lisa will present a […]
Our November Guild meeting will feature Catherine Ellis with an on-line presentation on woven shibori. You can read more about her at ellistextiles.com.