23 October 2010

October Third Thursday Guild Meeting

Twisted Threads Fiber Arts Guild met on 21 October 2010 at the NCSU Crafts Center with 9 in attendance.

Wheel Round Robin

Wheels present at the meeting were Stacey's Ashford Traditional, Amy's Majacraft Rose, and Jame's Spinolution Hopper. 





Business

The NCSU Crafts Center has provided the TTFAG with a locked cupboard in which to keep the Guild Library.  Amy, Guild Librarian, shelved the books after the meeting and plans to organize the books at the November 18th meeting.  This will allow the library to be available when Amy's schedule doesn't permit her to attend meetings.

Respectfully submitted,
Jame
TTFAG Recording Secretary

21 October 2010

September Third Thursday Guild Meeting

Twisted Threads Fiber Arts Guild met on 16 September 2010 at the NCSU Crafts Center with 13 in attendance.

Fiber of the Month

Elaina Kenyon brought samples and provided information on angora rabbits.






Presentation

Members and guests in attendance shared recent favorite fiber-related books.

Books passed around included:

Thinking Outside the Sox: Winning Designs from Knitter's Magazine
Lucet Braiding: Variations on a Renaissance Cord by E. Fuller
Hand-dyeing Yarn and Fleece : Custom-Color Your Favorite Fibers with Dip-Dyeing, Hand-Painting, Tie-Dyeing, and Other Creative Techniques by Gail Callahan
 Teach Yourself VISUALLY Hand-Dyeing (Teach Yourself VISUALLY Consumer) by Barbara Parry
Sock Club: Join the Knitting Adventure by C. Schurch & B. Parrott
Magnificent Mittens and Socks by A. Zilborg
Respect the Spindle by A. Franquemont
Sock Innovation by Cookie A.
The Best-Dressed Knitted Bear by E. King


Business

A response from the NCSU Craft Center regarding use of their space for December's Swap meeting is pending.

Sunday 18 September is Spin-in-public day. All members are exhorted to go forth and spin!

Carolyn announced the latest news regarding planning for the 2011 Carolina Fiber Festival which will be held May 20-11. Next year the Ag-Fest portion will be scaled back, but a third of the Jim Graham Building will be available for the Carolina Fiber Fest , more space = bigger festival. Planning is underway to organize contests such as skein and garment, fleece and sheep to shawl. More volunteers are needed, please contact Carolyn if you can help.

Twisted Threads Fiber Arts Guild Book Club

Schedule for the remainder of 2010

October 30 - Come join fellow knitting enthusiasts at Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh on Saturday morning, October 30 to hear author Katie Boyette speak about her new book, KnitWit: 20 Fun Projects for Beginners and Seasoned Knitters. Following Katies's talk, she will be available to sign
books. Event will begin at 9:30am.

November - conflicts with Thanksgiving, so will have a combined Nov-Dec meeting in early December

December 4- "Fibery Gifts", book TBD

August Third Thursday Guild Meeting

Twisted Threads Fiber Arts Guild met on 19 August 2010 at the NCSU Crafts Center with 13 in attendance.

Fiber of the Month

Carolyn Beasley brought samples and discussed the merits of Icelandic sheep and their fleece.


Presentation

Jane handed out sheets with rules for entering the NC State Fair and Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair (SAFF) [http://www.saffsite.org/index.cfm/do/contests.main] and discussed entry requirements.

Business

The Guild will donate $100 to the NCSU Crafts Center for the use of the facilities for meetings. Jane will check on the availablity of a room for December's swap meeting.

14 October 2010

July Third Thursday Guild Meeting

Twisted Threads Fiber Arts Guild met on 15 July 2010 at the NCSU Crafts Center with 15 or so in attendance.

Fiber of the Month

Jane provided information on Teeswater sheep.

The American Teeswater Sheep Association allows colored and spotted sheep, but the Teeswater Sheep Breeders Association Limited stresses that the sheep have black legs and feet and black markings on their faces, but uniformly white fleece.

Fineness information:

UK
Bradford Count 50s-44s
Micron Count 30-36
Staple Length 6-12 inches

US
Micron count - 33 -35
Staple length - 8 -12 inches.
Yearling Fleece Weight - 13 - 20 pounds

Presentation

There were 4 very different drum carders to try out. James and Carolyn brought the giant motorized Strauch, Punky brought her Clemes and Clemes, Lynn brought her English one, and Jane brought her Louet Jr.

Many thanks to Jane for compiling the minutes!