22 January 2010

December 2009 Notes

First Saturday Book club meeting

Jackie writes:

We had a nice time thinking about fibery gifts! We were encouraged to use the book "Knitted Gifts" by Ann Budd between the Nov and December meetings. We had a bunch of cute things to pass around, both from the book and elsewhere. I was inspired to do the take-out drink holders ("Coffee Clutch", p. 71), perfect for our soccer coaches, after seeing Elizabeth's.
Other sources mentioned included-

Etsy Moochiland-- "What came First the Chicken or the Egg?"
www.berroco.com- "Minutia '09"

That's all I wrote down! Kim, what pattern did you use for the beautiful lace ornament?

We also talked about "potato chip scarves", which work great with Noro.

--Jackie


Second Saturday All Fiber Arts Meeting

 Hosted by Judy T. on December 12, 2009 She wrote:

 Hi, everyone,

I believe there were 8 of us at the meeting. Most had wanted to learn Indian finger weaving, so we had a class in that, and everyone went home able to do it, more or less :-)

Lynn collected dues from 1 new member; Cathy brought her Kiwi, and let a new spinner try her wheel. Thanks, Cathy!

And we ate Christmas cookies, among other things, and drank hot tea on a very chilly day...

--Judy


Annual Swap Meeting

Twisted Threads Fiber Arts Guild  met on December 11 at Elaina's in Efland,  20 attending.  This was the guild's annual swap meeting, where dues paying members bring fiber and yarn that is unwanted and swap with other members.

We also held the election for officers.  Jane writes:

Greetings, Fiber Friends,

Since there was less than one volunteer for each position, the officers were elected as a slate and by voice vote at the meeting on Friday.

I couldn't get anyone else to volunteer to be president for 2010, but there are volunteers for 2011 and onward.

I also couldn't get a volunteer to be vice president, but I was able to split the duties among three people who were willing to be heads of committees.

I've had to spend a lot more weekends with my mother this year, and it's likely to continue indefinitely, so I'm trying to spread the duties around.

President: Jane B.
Vice President: replaced by 3 committee heads:
Program: Elaina K.
Outreach: Judy T.
Education: Kim G.
Secretary: Jame A.
Treasurer: Lynn M.
Librarian: ???

Also:
Book Club: Jackie L.
SAFF Skein and Garment: Frith G. and Kathryn B.
Carolina Fiber Fest: Carolyn B.

--Jane

Respectfully submitted, Jame A., Recording Secretary