HARMONY WEAVERS GUILD NEWSLET TER VOLUME 45 NUMBER 7

President's MESSAGEKAREN MASON

February has not been a normal winter month from my memory of February weather in New Jersey. The warmer

weather has given me many days of walking in the park in our area without putting on layers of warm clothes. Another enjoyable activity I had was the pleasure of attending the “Parallel Threading is the Weaver’s Playground” workshop with Robyn Spady given by the South Jersey Guild of Spinners and Handweavers. Robyn is a wealth of information. On Saturday night after dinner she gave an interesting program on Couture Passementerie including a plethora of information. The workshop gave me many new ideas for weaving projects. You can see some of my sample weaving in the below picture where I used burgundy and gold warp threads. It’s hard to decide what draft I want to weave first. I have some warp left on my table loom requiring a decision soon. The event attracted some very nice people from other guilds.

Upcoming PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS

April 2020 — Debra Silver–Split Shed Workshop

May 2020 — Gail Pietrzyk–Program on MAFA Workshop

June 2020 — Guild Picnic at Kendal

March PROGRAMMARCH 12, 2020

AMANDA ROBINET TE–TAI CHI FOR FIBER ARTISTS LEC TURE AND WORKSHOP*

Amanda Robinette is a professional weaver and Tai Chi instructor residing in Mechanicsburg, PA.

She has published several articles in Handwoven magazine, taught at The Mannings Handweaving School and as a guest at weaving guilds, and spoken at the Weaving History Conference at the Thousand Islands Arts Center and Handweaving Museum, as well as at weaving guilds across the U.S.

Amanda shares her interest in all kinds of weaving and clothing recycling on her blog at westernsakiori.com. Through combining her knowledge of weaving and Tai Chi, she also developed Tai Chi for Weavers, a program dedicated to teaching weavers how to use the principles of Tai Chi to improve their weaving ergonomics and stamina. She has taught the program at The Mannings Handweaving School and at weaving guilds, and in 2017 released the program on DVD.

Her current work is focused on continuing to extend the possibilities of rag weaving, yarn recycling and Tai Chi programs for other fiber artists. She lives with her husband and two children (and lots of looms and rags) in central Pennsylvania.design process and textile explorations.

REFRESHMENTS

Thanks to Pat Field and Gail Pietrzyk for providing refreshments for this month's guild meeting.

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OFF THE WALL: AMERIC AN ART TO WEAR Through May 17, Perelman Building

Delight in the inventiveness of mixed-media artists who pioneered a new art form designed around the body.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents Off the Wall: American Art to Wear, a major exhibition that highlights a distinctive American art movement that emerged in the late 1960s and flourished during the following decades. It examines a generation of pioneering artists who used body-related forms to express a personal vision and frames their work in relation to the cultural, historical and social concerns of their time. Focusing on iconic works made during the three decades between 1967 and 1997, the exhibition features 115 works by 62 artists. Comprised primarily of selections from a promised gift of Julie Schafler Dale, it also includes works from the museum’s collection and loans from private collections. Off the Wall: American Art to Wear is accompanied by a new publication of the same title, co-published by the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Yale University Press.

This exhibition introduces to our visitors an exceptionally creative and adventurous aspect of American art which took the body as a vehicle for its expression. We are not only deeply grateful to Julie Schafler Dale for her extraordinary gifts and support of the museum but also see this as an opportunity to acknowledge the dynamic role she played in nurturing the growth and development of this movement.

Off the Wall is arranged in nine sections; the titles of some are derived from popular music of the ‘60s and ‘70s to suggest the wide-ranging concerns of the artists.

• The Times They Are A Changin’ (Bob Dylan, 1964)• Good Vibrations (Beach Boys, 1966),• Oh, Mother Earth (Neil Young, 1990)• In A Land Called Fantasy (Earth, Wind & Fire, 1977)• Come Together (The Beatles, 1969)• A section called I Am Woman (Helen Reddy, 1971)• Colour My World (Chicago, 1970)• Everybody’s Talkin’ (Harry Nilsson, 1968)

Dilys E. Blum, The Jack M. and Annette Y. Friedland Senior Curator of Costume and Textiles, who organized the exhibition, said: “We are looking back at this period with a fresh lens through which to consider a uniquely American art form that continues to have a worldwide influence. With roots and connections in fine arts, fiber art, craft, performance and fashion, there are so many important artists to appreciate. For this reason I am delighted by the opportunity to cast a light on such extraordinary talents, including so many adventurous women who deserve much greater recognition.”

Off the Wall: American Art to Wear is accompanied by a new publication co-published by the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Yale University Press, co-authored by exhibition curators Dilys E. Blum, The Jack M. and Annette Y. Friedland Senior Curator of Costume and Textiles at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and independent textile scholar and curator Mary Schoeser, with a contribution written by Julie Schafler Dale. The volume provides the social, political, and artistic context for Art to Wear.

This exhibition has been made possible by Julie Schafler Dale, PNC, The Coby Foundation, the Arlin and Neysa Adams Endowment Fund, Catherine and Laurence Altman, the Center for American Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and other generous donors.

Susanna Lewis, Off We Go into the Wild Blue Yonder, 1977. Knitted and appliquéd wool, rayon,

angora, satin, and lamé. Private Collection.

PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART

2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Philadelphia, PA 19130

Regular Hours*

Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Monday, Closed*Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.–8:45 p.m.Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Friday, 10:00 a.m.–8:45 p.m.Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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For SALEBOOKS AND WEAVING EQUIPMENT

Hargrove, John, The Weavers Draft Book and Clothiers Assistant (pages aren’t numbered)

Tidball, Harriet, Summer and Winter and Other Two-Tie Unit Weaves, 58 p.

Barrett, Clotilde, Summer and Winter and Beyond, 55 p.

Strickler, Carol A Portfolio of American Coverlets, Volumes 1-5 (file folder style)

Cendrel: Inkle Loom-Warping B o ard by Leclerc, above, a large skein winder, top right and another item, lower left.

If anyone is interested, we could arrange for them to come by my house to see the equipment and then discuss a price. For more information

please contact Jim Thomen Greenville, Delaware

302-658-7884 tjrt410@aol.com

1752B APPLETON ROAD ELKTON, MD 21921

443-207-5576 HT TPS://WWW.SARAFINAFIBERART.COM

NUNO FELTED SCARVES

SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 202012:30–4:30 PMSarah Dressler we be joining us to teach exciting workshop! We will combine fine silk and wispy layers of superfine merino wool, to create a light beautifully textured scarf. This process is very hands on and is suitable for all skill levels. All supplies included Limit 8 participants $85

FIBER ARTS CLASSES @ ART STUDIO

WEAVING SPECIAL TOPIC WORKSHOP

MARCH 7, 2020,10:00 AM - 1:00 PMOne 3-hour class. Learn about Sakiori and Zanshi—Japanese weaving techniques to reuse and recycle old fabric and yarn.Saki-ori is a traditional style of weaving created by frugal Japanese weavers. Zanshi cloth is woven from threads leftover from yarn making or weaving. Leave with a small sample. No previous experience needed. Teens/Adults

$33R $38NR

BLOCK PRINTMAKING–FABRIC PRINTING

MARCH 19, 2020,6:00 PM - 8:00 PMOne 2-hour class. Explore different types of block printing. Create art prints, greeting cards, custom printed fabrics and more. Class Topic: Fabric Printing: Use stamp cutting techniques to print designs onto fabric. Practice fabric will be available and students are encouraged to bring a clothing item to embellish with prints. Teens/Adults

$22R $27NR per class Four-class series for $88R/$93NR Additional $5 materials fee per class.

310 KIAMENSI ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 19804

(302) 995-7661

FIBER ARTS CLASSES @ MT. CUBA

CRAFT A COLORFUL TOTE BAG

SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 202010 AM – 2:30 PMCost: $59 (Materials included)

3120 Barley Mill Road | Hockessin, DE 19707302.239.4244 | mtcubacenter.org

Gardening on a higher level

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REGISTRATION OPEN: WARP AND CONVERGENCE

CAROL IRELAND

Every January I start thinking about what kind of travel schedule I want for the coming months. Our pattern for the last seven years (that’s how old our grandson is) has been to travel to Colorado about four times

each year. Although those times are somewhat flexible, there’s usually winter (skiing), June-ish, September-ish, and either Thanksgiving or Christmas trips.

Any other trips, textile-related or otherwise, have to fit into that framework. So I’m trying to decide whether to go to WARP, or Convergence, or both. Last year, WARP was conveniently located in Washington, DC, so that didn’t really count as a trip. This year WARP is in Bozeman, Montana, May 28-31. Hmm, I could go to WARP and then on to Colorado from there…

As always, the WARP program looks wonderful: visits to an alpaca ranch and a wool mill and farm as well as “presentations, a panel discussion, and round-table discussions centered around the grassroots efforts of the production and creativity of handmade cloth and the passion it inspires.” The participants are always really interesting people with lots of skills and experiences that overlap with mine. It would be fun to spend a couple of extra days in Montana…maybe visit Bonnie Tarses’ studio in Missoula. (Bonnie is on the planning committee for the WARP meeting.)

If you want to learn more about the WARP meeting, here’s the link to their webpage: https://weavearealpeace.org/2020-annual-meeting-bozeman-mt/ .

What about Convergence? I have never been to Convergence despite having been a weaver for 50 years! (Is it really that long??!!) This year it’s July 24-30 in Knoxville, TN. The program is filled with wonderful-sounding presentations, workshops, tours, exhibits, Fashion Show and Keynote Address.

I’ve gone through the program and marked all the things I might be interested in. Checking the on-line registration, I found that some of my choices are already filled, but plenty of others still have vacancies. Some of the tours look particularly fascinating. Maybe this is the year to check out this biannual event sponsored by the Handweavers Guild of America.

Anyone want to join me? Here’s the link to the Convergence website: https://weavespindye.org/convergence/.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: KATHLEEN CURTIS WILSON

MONDAY, JULY 27, 20207:00–9:00 PMAfter 25 years documenting the hand woven textiles in Southern Appalachia, Kathleen Curtis Wilson has a treasure trove of photographs and stories to share, including photographs of a rare bed rug, a woven quilt made by two enslaved women in Tennessee, and a suit of clothing made of fabric woven c. 1820 in North Carolina. She will share the fascinating story of two Appalachian women who wove the furnishings for the Lincoln bedroom in the Woodrow Wilson White House and show a few images of the crafts made during the earliest years of the settlement school movement. With every piece of cloth, the history of the region is revealed. Kathleen will present a visual tour of the talent and diversity of the strong, resilient men and women who settled in Southern Appalachia.

Kathleen Curtis Wilson is a Fellow at Virginia Humanities, Charlottesville, Virginia. She is the author of Textile Art from Southern Appalachia: The Quiet Work of Women, and Uplifting the South—Mary Mildred Sullivan’s Legacy for Appalachia. A renowned authority on Appalachian crafts, she was editor of the craft section for the Encyclopedia of Appalachia.

As an Honorary Fellow at the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, Kathleen wrote Irish People, Irish Linen. Lavishly illustrated, the book tells of art, design, fashion, and cultural traditions that celebrate the fabric, the industry, and the Irish Diaspora that gave the fabric its worldwide fame.

Born and raised in Michigan, Kathleen studied weaving at the Cranbrook Schools and learned the art of sharing a good story from her grandmother. She established Old Abingdon Weavers, a small textile mill in southwest Virginia where she gained insight and a great appreciation for the handcrafts of the region's early settlers.

Kathleen has become a nationally known writer, lecturer, and exhibitions curator in the field of Appalachian heritage, especially women's culture and craft traditions. Her articles have been published in academic journals and popular magazines such as Country Living and Early American Life. She is currently completing her next publication, An Enslaved Woman and her Dressmaker Daughter.

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WARP ANNUAL MEETINGS – WHERE WE CONNEC T

Our 2020 Annual Meeting will be held in Bozeman, Montana on May 28-31. We will share

details about the meeting here as the planning committee develops the program.

Every year since 1992, WARP members have gathered to connect, find commonalities, and to share stories and knowledge. We do our best networking at the Annual Meeting. It’s where we get new perspectives and new ideas about how to further our work. We select the next year’s board members, teach new leaders through our student scholarship program, hear about exciting projects, and gain new skills. We sometimes get our hands dirty (or indigo blue, or cochineal red.) WARP’s yearly meeting is a time for learning, sharing, and important dialogue.

2020 ANNUAL MEETING – BOZEMAN, MONTANA

GRASSROOTS: YARN AND TALESMAY 28-31, 2020

Bozeman offers something for everyone. There is outdoor adventure in every direction as well as art and cultural offerings in the vibrant historical downtown. The WARP meeting will take place on the Montana State University (MSU) campus which is locally situated and easily accessible. Registration is now open for the 2020 WARP Meeting. To register please click here.

The 2020 WARP annual meeting will be a Celebration of Cloth. Cloth is woven in communities in need around the world by artisans who grow or raise the fiber and continue through every step of working with that fiber until a completed weaving is cut off of the loom. The Montana settlers brought west with them their weaving culture and the first full day of the 2020 conference will be spent visiting family businesses to learn about the successes and struggles of raising and breeding quality animal fiber and the processing of that fiber into yarn. WARP members will visit Sentinal Ranch Alpacas and LaVonne Stucky’s Wool Mill and Farm. The programming committee is planning presentations, a panel discussion, and round-table discussions centered around the grassroots efforts of the production and creativity of handmade cloth and the passion it inspires.

BRIDGING THE DIVIDE WITH CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CLOTHWARP has rented the historic Ellen Theater in downtown Bozeman to show Marilyn and Rainer Romatka’s documentary, “Interlacements: Threads & Lives”, an event that will be promoted and open to the public. The lobby will be open 1.5 hours prior to the showing, and that is time for WARP members and the public dressed in their “Textiles that Tell a Tale” to start conversations. The documentary portrays the passion of makers of cloth and those who acquire handmade cloth. The evening will serve as an opportunity to connect potential weavers and textile aficionados with local resources as well as WARP’s global perspective of the importance of handwoven cloth. We are thrilled that the event will include a book signing with Thrums Books, and representation by the Bozeman Weavers Guild.

WARP Members will screen Marilyn and Rainer Romatka’s documentary “Interlacements: Threads & Lives” at the Ellen Theater

LaVonne Stucky’s Serenity Sheep Farm

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Vulcan's Rest FIBERS2728 Augustine Herman Highway

Cheseapeake City, MD 21915

Open Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, OPEN 10:00 AM TO 9:00 PM KNIT NIGHT: WEDNESDAY EVENING TO 9 PM (ALL ADULTS WELCOME)

410 885.2890info@vulcansrest.comwww.vulcansrest.com

BEGINNING SWEATER CLASS

MARCH 7, 21/ APRIL 4TH, 18TH10 AM–12 PM$55

You will have the choice of a cardigan or a pullover sweater !

learn the basics of sweater knitting during this 4 part class. Please call the shop to speak with Mary Ann for a detailed supply list and to sign up for this class. Must register and pay for the class to hold your seat .

1-410-885-2890

BEGINNING KNITTING

MARCH 7TH (SATURDAY)1:30 TO 4:00 PMClass $45, plus materials

Teacher: Mary Ann Ayers

Come along and learn to knit with Mary Ann, going through basic techniques and various stitches.

Please call the shop to pay and reserve your seat 410-885-2890

PARTIAL WOOLY PINE WREATH

MARCH 10TH10AM–3PM$45

These are a fun project to get get you in the mood for spring ! The Wooly Pine Wreath is a simple project for any skill level !

Please call the shop to pay and reserve your seat 410-885-2890

SHAWL CLASS

SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH, 28TH10:00 AM-12:30 PM• Skill level–intermediate–must know cast on and bind off, knit and purl stitches, and have a fair knowledge in reading patterns and abbreviations.

• Pattern–"Free Your Fade" on Ravelry. Purchase pattern prior to class

• Yarn–Kits are avail from the shop. Ask sales staff for these kits. Must purchase kit to take this class. Kits were designed for this pattern by Knitted Wit.

• Needles -Based on fabric you want to create. Pattern will give suggested needle size.

Instructor–Mary Ann Ayers

Cost–$55 for the two class series. Plus the Purchase of your supplies here at the shop.

Please call the shop to reserve your seat and pay 1-410-885-2890

DID YOU KNOW ABOUT OUR KNIT NIGHT AND DAYTIME GROUP GATHERING TIMES??

Every Wednesday night we have Knit Night, where everyone (adults) is welcome to come and enjoy doing their favorite fiber art. You are welcome anytime.

On both Tuesday and Thursday mornings, we have a social gathering for knitters/crocheters and other fiber arts ! We open at 10 am and you are welcome to when you can ! We are till 5pm.

KNITTING FIRST AID

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Knitting help will be offered on a brief, drop-in basis.

Beth Gillis will be your in-house expert to handle your questions about knitting. Just bring the troubling item in, and Beth will advise you.

Beth can also advise you about classes while you are here, if you need more than brief help.

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Vulcan's Rest FIBERS2728 Augustine Herman Highway

Cheseapeake City, MD 21915

Open Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, OPEN 10:00 AM TO 9:00 PM KNIT NIGHT: WEDNESDAY EVENING TO 9 PM (ALL ADULTS WELCOME)

THURSDAY MORNING GROUP: STARTS AT 10 AM (ADULTS)

410 885.2890info@vulcansrest.comwww.vulcansrest.com

BRAIDED WILLIAMSBURG BASKET

MARCH 16TH (MONDAY)10 AM–3PM$ 75

All Supplies Included

Teacher: Debra Hammond

The Body of this very useful basket is woven with a 3 color braid. 7" Williamsburg handle is used.

Finished size : 12" diameter at the rim, 13" high handle

This basket Class is an Intermediate skill Level Must have woven baskets before

Please call the shop to register and pay. Debra's Classes fill fast !

BEGINNING CROCHET

MARCH 21ST (SATURDAY)1:30 TO 4:00 PM$45 + Supplies

Teacher: Mary Ann Ayers

Learn all the techniques and tricks for getting crochet right......from how to hold your hook to reading patterns. Crochet has really been having a come back these days. All Supplies may be purchase at the shop before class with Mary Ann.

Please call the shop to pay and reserve your seat 410-885-2890

RIGID HEDDLE WEAVING CLASS

MARCH 27TH10AM-4PM$60

This a one day only class

Come sample and get a brief introduction to weaving using a Rigid Heddle Loom. You will learn to pick out fibers for your project and to begin your weaving all in one day !

Loom is provided for the class, supplies may be purchased on the day of the class.

Registration is limited for this class, call to register and pay.1- 410- 885-2890

CLASSES COMING SOONAPRIL / MAY 2020

• Beginning Crochet–April 4th

• Beginning Knitting–April 18th

• Basket Class TBD–April 20th

• Magic Loop Sock Class–April 25th–May 9th

• Wooly Pine Arch Class–May 5th

• Beginning Knitting–May 16th

• Beginning Crochet–May 30th

More Details will follow for each class. You may register and pay now for any future class.

1–410–885–2890MARYLAND SHEEP & WOOL FESTIVAL MAY 2ND & 3RD

2020

Come Celebrate Vulcans Rest Fibers 25th Year at the festival !!

WEATHER ALERT

In bad weather, please check your e-mail and the HWG Yahoo Groups website for messages to see if the meeting has been cancelled or rescheduled:https://groups.io/g/harmonyweaversguild or email info@harmonyweaversguild.org for information.

ABOUT OUR GUILD

The Harmony Weavers Guild meets from 9:30 am–12 pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month from September through June each year, usually at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Membership includes a monthly Newsletter available through the web site: https://groups.io/g/harmonyweaversguild, or by e-mail attachment or by post if you prefer. Contact Linda Shinn at info@harmonyweaversguild.org to request access to this website where you will also be able to see previous newsletters and photos of recent activities.

MEMBERSHIP FORM FOR 2019-2020

Categories for Membership: Active $25 Non-active (receive the newsletter only) $10 Full-Time Student $10New Members Only

Please print your name and address as you wish them to appear in the membership directory.

Name

Address

City _____________________________________________ State _______________________________ Zip

Phone ( ________ ) _________________________________________ Cell ( ______) _____________________________ E-Mail

Fiber Interests: Weaver _________Spinner _________Dyer ___________Felter __________Other __________Year Joined ______

MEMBERSHIP FORM

Interested in joining the Guild? Please contact Linda Shinn at e-mailinfo@harmonyweaversguild.org Membership renewal for each year is due by the June meeting in order to be included in the membership directory. Please complete the membership form and return with your check, payable to Harmony Weavers Guild, to:

Linda Shinn P.O. Box 4458 Wilmington, DE 19807

DIREC TIONS TO ST. ELIZ ABETH ANN SETON CHURCH 345 BEAR-CHRISTIANA RD (RT. 7) BEAR, DE 19701

Follow the church driveway around the right of the church building to the rear parking lot. Use the Formation Center Entrance.

FROM THE NORTH

I-95 to Exit 4A–Christiana Mall Road – this puts youon Rt. 1 South. Follow Rt. 1 to Exit 162 (Rt. 273). Atbottom of exit ramp, take a right, get into left handlane immediately. Take left at light (Rt. 7), church isapproximately ½ mile on the left.

FROM THE SOUTH

Rt. 1 to Exit 162 (Rt. 273), take a left onto Rt. 273, and get into left hand lane. Take left at light (Rt. 7), church is approximately ½ mile on the left.

FROM THE EASTERN SHORE

Take 301N to Rte. 1 and then follow the above directions coming from the South.

From Maryland Rt. 40 East (Pulaski Highway) to Bear,

DE. Left onto Rt. 7 (next traffic light past Governor’s Plaza Entrance). Church is approximately 1.3 miles on the right.

FROM NJ

Take Delaware Memorial Bridge. Take exit towards US-13S/New Castle Airport/US-40W/Wilmington /Dover. Drive for 0.3 miles. Keep slight left at fork towards ramp towards US-13S. Drive for 0.1 miles. Go straight to get on N. Dupont Highway heading southwest. Drive for 2.7 miles.

Turn right onto Rte. 273/Christiana Road (at the Burger King). Drive for 2.7 miles. Take left at light onto Rte. 7S (Bear Christiana Road). Church is approximately 1⁄2 mile on the left.