Archive for October, 2008

The Black Cotton Saga

Published Date: October 31st, 2008
Category: MWG Posts

I am just amazed at how many shades of black there is.  Maybe I should say how many shades of almost black.  I threw all of the yarn back in the dyepots, added more salt and washing soda and let it all sit for three days.  I pulled it all out of the dyepots tonight.  [...]

Next Convergence Location Announced

Published Date: October 29th, 2008
Category: MWG Posts

http://www.weavespindye.org/?loc=8-00-00  is the link from the HGA web site about the announcement for the next Convergence. I went to the conference that was held in Grand Rapids two years ago but was not able to go to the one held this year in Tampa Florida.  I hope to go to this one (alot like presidential [...]

BBAC Exhibit

Published Date: October 25th, 2008
Category: MWG Posts

Thought I would share some of my pictures from the last BBAC exhibit that the Michigan Weavers Guild had.  (Also wanted to try to figure out how to move pictures to this blog). 

DIA Upcoming Fiber Artist Demonstrations

Published Date: October 24th, 2008
Category: MWG Posts

Just looked through the November DIA bulletin and their is two upcoming events that I thought might be of interest to the fiber artists in the group
1) On Saturday, November 1 from 1-5 there is an Artist Demonstration by Michael Daitch and Jim McCutchen.  THey are described ar “These artiste use only yarn of the [...]

Trying again and thanks for those who answered the challenge

Published Date: October 24th, 2008
Category: MWG Posts

I thought I submitted something before but it never made it so I am trying again.  We shall see if this makes it out there since it seems like I didn’t do this correctly.
In the last Michigan Weavers Newsletter I put out a challenge to all the members to put out at least one entry [...]

Congratulations to Boisali on her solo exhibit

Published Date: October 18th, 2008
Category: MWG Posts

Michigan Weavers Guild Member, Boisali Biswas, has a solo exhibit of her recent works in the main lobby of U of M Hospital from Oct. 20 – Dec. 8, 2008. For more information, click here.
mary

October Meeting

Published Date: October 16th, 2008
Category: MWG Posts

I was sorry that I was unable to stay for the program today, but I wanted to comment that I did like the “circle” in which the chairs were arranged…warm, and welcoming!  Any one else feel that way?    Judy B

FAN

Published Date: October 16th, 2008
Category: MWG Posts

Thanks for the link!!  I actually never knew  that FAN had a website!  I only have used it for the newsletter and listserve.
Judy B

FANLIST

Published Date: October 16th, 2008
Category: MWG Posts

Fiber Arts Network of Michigan.  You should consider joining this terrific online newsletter for fiber artists.  It’s filled with wonderful info about everything fiber-related that’s going in Michigan and beyond.  They email a quarterly newsletter and updates whenever anyone posts something new.  Contact: Marla Smith, mjsmith@umich.edu
Judy B

FAN – Fiber Arts Network of Michigan

Published Date: October 16th, 2008
Category: MWG Posts

Judy suggested that members might be interested in joining FAN. Many of us were unaware of this organization. When i returned from today’s meeting, i found online and thought you might like the link as well.
http://www.fiberartsnetwork.org
mary rios