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2013 — Issue 06 The Gazette of the FEBRUARY

President’s Message

Dear Fellow Members,

This winter is turning out to be a super busy time for us. We recently had an interesting talk from Nicholas Thaete about chair caning. Many members have told me that they love the class he is now offering. Maybe we can ask for another class for those who were unable to attend this time.

On February 7th we’ll have a presentation on , by Marcia Weiss, at our meeting, with a workshop on the following day, February 8th. This is an interesting technique and I’m looking forward to attending the workshop. There’s still room for more members if you’re interested. Susan Davis will bring additional examples of IKAT pieces to the meeting.

Among our goals for the new year, upgrading of the web site is very important. Nancy Shiffrin created our web site over ten years ago, and we appreciate her making it functional as long as it has been in place. With the acceleration of technology we now see that there is more that we need to add to make our site consistent with the latest expectations of cyber-technology. Our aim will be a system that is easier to use and still interesting for the readers. This may necessitate our getting a different server. We’re getting some cyber-ideas for the web site from Julia Wilson, our member with considerable com- puter savvy. A small committee will be working on the transition, chaired jointly by Tiffany Robbins and Amoi Goldman.

As Tiffany and Amoi are also in charge of scheduling next year’s programs and workshops, starting in September, please free to e-mail Amoi your ideas. They also need more assistance, so don’t be bashful about volunteering.

Additional Guild news: For several years Faith Varrone has put great effort into overseeing the Guild calendar, but needs to step down for personal reasons. We thank her for her dedication. We’re fortu- nate that Maryanne McDevitt has offered to take on the responsibility. There’s no doubt that demands on the use of the Guild House require a lot of coordination.

You’ll soon see a difference in the environment around the Guild House; we’re in a project to clear out , shrubs, and debris. We take pride in our work and it will now be reflected in our setting.

Kathy Selbst

A Hands-On View of Moroccan

By Susan Schaefer Davis Another side

trip was to the small town of Many of you know that I lead trips to Morocco, and I Sefrou, where thought you might like to hear some details of the adven- we visited a tures of travelers on last year’s premiere tour. cooperative In early June, people flew into Casablanca and traveled by that produces bus to the fascinating city of Fes, the oldest intact Islamic the needle woven cord that trim Moroccan city in the world. It is the religious, intellectual, handcraft robes, and which they make into jewelry. They also make – and culinary - capital of the country, and we spent 3 days rugs using -dyed , and fabrics woven exploring its intricate web of streets and shops, many pro- on a floor . The president showed us the different ducing textiles. These included that of the last man mak- and the yarn color they produced, and illustrated ing his living using a drawloom, the predecessor to the with two colors, one madder from local roots. People Jacquard loom, to make fabric. Because it was tried both types of loom weaving plus needle weaving. founded in 808 AD, streets are narrow and hilly, and there Then we is no wheeled traffic; everything goes in and out by donkey headed south and mule, including to Marrakesh, cases of Coke. One the other “must friend said she see” city in Mo- like Alice falling rocco. There down the rabbit hole we found a when she first en- cooperative of tered old Fes. disabled While based in Fes women who trim on , and another group we took day trips to doing the intricate Fes which is the same on two nearby sites to see different lifestyles – and textiles. both sides. And we saw many examples of fine textiles, as We walked through fields of wild lavender and daisies to a rugs or trim or clothing, and also fine jewelry, in shops and farmhouse near Ben Smim where the women weave in museums. One of the favorites was the Berber museum their spare time. (You can see the setting, weavers, and with clothing, textiles and jewelry in the tranquil Majorelle their products at http:// Gardens. And of course we visited the famous Jma el d2ssd.com/www- F’naa Square, which is like stepping back 2000 years, with source/ storytellers, snake charmers, acrobats, musicians, henna me_nov02bensmim/ artists ….and so much more! bensmim1.html .) They Everyone really enjoyed the trip, including me – it was demonstrated carding great fun traveling with a group so interested in textiles. and wool, and I’m planning a trip for June 1-10, 2013 and it’s filling up had they had (limited to 16); you can see full details on my colleague made from the wool of Joan Noble’s web page at http:// their own sheep – and www.noblejourneys.com/morocco-tours.php . I also lead also made us a delicious a longer trip May 18-June 1, and you can see those details lunch stew or tajine of at http://www.noblejourneys.com/open_doors.php .And chicken with olives and lemons. Afterward we visited a please feel free to email me at sdavis@uslink. if you cooperative in town of women who harvest herbs to make have any questions. soaps, oils, and other herbal products. I saw their herbed couscous for sale in the Casablanca airport!

2 UPCOMING GUILD MEETING Friday & many talented visual artists. She was Saturday— instrumental in the creation of the Rain- PROGRAMS bow Women’s Arts Association, whose March 8 & 9 mission is to provide a platform for (Thursdays) (Felted Vessels) women’s artistic growth while preserving and Sunday, ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ traditional of Nigeria and March 10th adapting them to remain relevant in February 7, 2013—7 PM (Felted modern times. Ikat Weaving: Marcia Weiss Satchels) ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Recently, the distinctive ikat Saturday, April 6th look has become a popular design motif. & TIE DYE () INDIGO Find out how that unique look is created. Felted Join us on Thursday, February 7th when Vessels WORKSHOP we learn about the fascinating process of Workshop— Ikat Weaving from Professor Marcia Instructor: Yemisi Ajayi Last year several members Weiss, the Coordinator of the Textile De- Fee: $85 members/$90 non-members sign Program at Philadelphia University. exhibited at our annual “Celebration of Marcia, also an accomplished weaver, ” the projects that they created in a Bring: Art pencil (2b, 4b, 6b or ebony), received the Juror’s Choice Award for her Felted Vessels Worshop taught by Carol Eraser, Ruler, Comfortable, stainable Ikat art piece “Dialogue II” Ingram. The response was so clothing or apron. Other materials pro- at the Handweavers Guild of America’s overwhelming that we invited her back! vided. Small Expressions 2012 Exhibit. She will be the guest speaker at During this hands-on work- ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ our March members meeting as well as shop, participants will learn the history teaching another Felted Vessels and process of Adire, an ancient dye Friday, February 8th Workshop on Friday, March 8th, and process from the Yoruba of southwest Saturday, March 9th, from 9:00 am to 5 Nigeria. Students will have the opportu- IKAT WORKSHOP— pm on each day. The cost of the nity to try both types of Adire: one, by tie Plan to attend Marcia Weiss’ workshop is $130.00. Registrations or stitching, and the other, by Ikat Workshop on Friday, February 8th should go through Maryann Laverty. painting or stenciling using a starchy from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm to learn the Workshop registration forms can be paste made from cassava or . found on our website (www.pghw.org) ikat process for warp and filling yarns, Students will learn immersion which includes winding yarns, creating under the Education section. Just print it out, fill it in legibly, and forward it on dyeing using melted wax resist tech- and marking a pattern, wrapping and niques, compression dyeing, and low- yarn dying. Students will transform the to Maryann Laverty along with your workshop fee — 519 Dudley Avenue, water dyeing as they apply natural lo- natural yarn of their choice into weave- cally-produced indigo dyes onto natural Narberth, PA 19072-1710. You can ready ikat yarn. The cost of the work- fabrics. In the process, they’ll acquire a reach Maryann via phone at 610-668- shop is $55.00 members/$65.00 non- knowledge of the tools, materials and 2433 or email her at members. Registration forms can be traditional cultural designs of the Yaruba downloaded and printed from the Educa- [email protected] with people. tion page of our website www.pghw.org . questions. A supply list will be forwarded To register, please contact Amoi Goldman once payment is received. Don’t miss Yemisi Ajayi has won a reputa- by email at [email protected] or call out! tion as an innovative textile/ artist 610-348-4150. This exciting workshop is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ working within the realm of traditional coming up soon; Yoruba cloth, motifs and dyeing. She is April 4, 2013—7 pm one of the leading contemporary artists Don’t delay — REGISTER TODAY! in Nigeria, blending ancient techniques of ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Annual Business Meeting & indigo and batik paintings with modern ones. She coordinated the Three Coun- March 7, 2013—7 PM Board Nominations tries Textile Project in 2005/2006, fea- Program: Yemisi Ajayi turing artists from Mali, and Felted Vessels: Carol Ingram Nigeria. Her workshops have been Carol started making felt after taking a Batik & Tie Dye (Adire) sought after around the world. vessel workshop in 2005 with feltmaker Chris Indigo Processes of the Yoruba of Nigeria. To register, download Registra- White. Since then, she has studied with other internationally known feltmakers, and her pieces Adire is the traditional starch- tion Form: www.pghw.org/education have appeared in several fiber publications. Her resist cloth dye process of the Yoruba Or contact: work is primarily about color, texture, and people of southwest Nigeria. Although movement. She finds that fiber has unlimited the process is 1000 years old, it allows Tiffany Robbins, (484)342-2172 possibilities and directly relates to her experience for fresh new personal creativity and ex- [email protected] and knowledge of painting, printmaking, , pressions. Textile artist Yemisi Ajayi will basketry, jewelry and graphics. Carol enjoys give an overview of the two types of Adire ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ exploring the physical process of making felt, as well (tie dye/stitching or using a starchy as the materials used. Whether she is working with paste that pre-dates the use of wax), in- wool, cloth, stitches, yarn, or paint, she always feels troducing our members to the amazing excited watching the magical progression from a tiny and unpredictable effects of texture and fiber of wool to a decorative fabric. tone that can be achieved through this She makes one-of-a-king wall hangings, ancient process. items for the home, vessels, and wearables. Carol A native of Lagos, Yemisi Ajayi has participated in group fiber exhibits as well as has taught textile classes and held work- having a solo exhibit at Wesleyan Potters in shops in Nigeria, Mali, USA, Indonesia Middletown, CT. Her work can be seen in Chris White’s book, Uniquely Felt, and the new book, 500 and Malaysia. She maintains a studio Felted Objects. and collaborates widely with Nigeria’s 3 4 CELEBRATION OF FIBERS An Exhibition of the Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers

2013 ENTRY FORM

Exhibit Dates PGHW Guild House March 22—March 30, 2013 3705 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127

RULES FOR ENTRY:

PGHW members may submit their textile/ pieces that have been completed within the last 2 years. All work must be ready to hang. The PGHW has the right to deem any piece unsuitable for exhibition. Deadline for entry submission: Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Please include a photo of work. Entry Fee: $5.00 per entry Late entry date: Friday, March 8, 2013 (accepted with provisional condition of exhibit space availability) Mail completed form to: Maryann Laverty, 519 Dudley Avenue, Narberth, PA 19072-1710 Late Fee: $10.00 per entry Drop off at PGHW guild house: Wednesday, March 20, 2013. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Name:______

Address:______

Phone:______Email:______

Entry #______(filled in by exhibit committee)

Title:______

Materials:______

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Technique:______

Is this hand dyed fiber? o Yes o No Is this handspun fiber? o Yes o No

Size:______o FOR SALE—Price $______o NFS Insurance Value: $______

Entry #______(filled in by exhibit committee)

Title:______

Materials:______

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Technique:______

Is this hand dyed fiber? o Yes o No Is this handspun fiber? o Yes o No

Size:______o FOR SALE—Price $______o NFS Insurance Value: $______

Would you like your work to be scored by the juror? Yes No

I understand and agree to the terms stated on the rules for entry. (Please print legibly)

Signature:______PRINT Name:______

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Below is a sampling of artwork shown at the 2012 PGHW Annual Exhibition. Art- ists are: Help PGHW continue the tradition to celebrate and showcase our members’ finest and recent works. Our exhibit is for all members from beginners to established artists. We pride ourselves on celebrating the vast array of techniques that comprise the world of fiber arts. Join the celebration and exhibit your work!

There is no limit to the number of pieces you may enter! Print out additional entry forms (included in this edition of the Gazette), if needed, for more than two entries. Please include a photo with each of your entry forms to help the committee plan and conceptu- FAITH VARRONE alize our 2013 exhibit.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Entry Forms must be received by: WEDNESDAY—FEBRUARY 27TH

Entry Drop Off Day: WEDNESDAY —MARCH 20TH

KATHY McCARRON

Exhibition Awards

PGHW awards three memorial prizes and accompanying plaques, along with the other awards listed. Complete details for awards may be found on the website at:

http://pghw.org/exhibitions.html DUANE WEBER Kathryn Wellman Memorial Award J. Williard Lord Memorial Award Tokiko Kitao Memorial Award Complex Weaver’s Award Handweaver’s Award Handweavers Guild of America Award Handwoven Magazine Award BETTY LEACRAFT PGHW Award PGHW Award for Hand-Dyeing PGHW Award for Felting PGHW Award for Fiber Art Juror’s Choice Award

6 Equipment Recycling King, 1128 Crenshaw, CA room for 4 more), 54-56 inch weaving width, 70” wide overall: Or  Hand Wool Winder. Knit- $2,000 OBO. Second is Baby tax Wollwickler, Germany Fiber Artist Classifieds! Mac with 6 shafts: $700 OBO.  Hammett Both include benches. Com- ********************************** Shuttles, JL Co., Cambridge, MA plete contents of weaving studio If you have equipment, yarns, fiber, books, also available. Pick up in East- etc., that you would like to sell or are wanting  Nilus Leclerc Inc., L’islet- to buy — please send an email ad to Pam ern Pennsylvania. For more Pawl by the 10th of the month. Your ad ville, QUE, Electric motor info, call JoAnn at 484-524- will run for two months in the Gazette free of driven spool winder with charge. After two (2) months, you will need to 8587. renew your ad if your item hasn’t sold. Also, foot pedal. please let Pam know if your item HAS sold so *********************************** that she can update her listings. Send all  Nilus Leclerc Inc., L’islet- listings to [email protected] ville, QUE. 42 spool pins. 40” AVL Loom. Perfect condi- *************************************************** 48” tall, 24 1/2” wide. 12 tion, a joy to weave on. Come Lg spools, 6 sm spools. visit and weave on the loom. I have the following items for Nancy Rovin, 610-896-6594. sale. All items hardly used and  Stool and assorted tools. in great condition...I would ask [email protected] that anyone interested email me  floor frame. This frame has multiple *********************************** for pictures and prices. Myrna Jacoby. lengths of poles. Please 16 Harness 24” LeClerc Diana email for sizes and pricing. computerized Loom. [email protected] *********************************** Can be used as a table model or  Warping with its stand. Extra double Reel, Nilus Beautiful Hardwood Hinterberg warp beam. 3 SS reeds. 1000 Leclerc, Inc., Frame for sale. 93” inserted eye . Like new! L’isletivelle, rollers, folds flat for easy stor- The loom and stand weigh 55 QUE. 6’ tall, age. Never been used. If inter- lbs. and can ship via UPS from 37 1/2” wide. ested, please contact Maryann Florida. $2000.00 plus ship- Call for price. Laverty at 610-668-2433 or ping. Contact Pam Pawl at [email protected] 215-483-7157  AD-A- Harness LW *********************************** [email protected] Macomber, Schacht Flip 20” Rigid *********************************** Model B5, Loom plus carrying bag. I am Serial 4210, selling my like-new, gently used 45” Marcoux Jack Loom w/ double back beams. Mfgr’d by J. L. Sugus, MA. loom for $275 complete with 52” wide, 49 Hammett Co. circa 1974. bag, 2 clamps, 2 shuttles, man- Equipped with 8 1/2” tall, 8 ual and warping peg. NO harnesses and harness, 10 stand. Bought in late 2010 and 10 treadles. It treadle. used for weaving a few projects. measures about 55” wide x 44”  KnitKing This is a great workshop loom and is very easy to carry in the high x 48” deep table machine. K. when opened. Steinhof. AM3 19048, Ger- bag that comes with it. Full info and pictures on my Ravelry The front and many, 50” long back beam can be unscrewed and Stash Page. To see the manu- folded up for storage. When closed

facturer’s details on this loom, the depth measures 10”. Comes go to the Schacht website. Am with the original assembly and in- willing to deliver or arrange a struction manual. “halfway” meet for buyer in the Also included: reeds, shuttles, PA, NJ, DE area. Please con- bobbins, bobbin winder, warping tact me at my email: reel, lease sticks, raddle,

[email protected] beaters, reference books and back issues of weaving magazines. Price is firm — this loom/bag Asking price: $499.00 currently sells for $320. Maple storage bench: $99.00. Weaving *********************************** yarns are negotiable (with sale of loom only) Linda Jenks, Morgantown, PA Two (2) Macomber for 301-529-8589 sale. First has 12-shafts (with  JAC 40 Pattern Cards. Knit- 7 PGHW Gazette c/o Marianne Eshleman 137 Timberwood Drive Mountain Top, PA 18707

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Burmese Weavers

In need of — Bette McCarron is our Coordinator to help the Burmese Weavers in Philadelphia!

Their greatest need now is getting good strong . If you have cotton (5/2 or finer) to donate, they would be very happy. We have a box prepared by Kay Finney at the Guild House now for the yarn. Thank you for your help!

______Natural Dye Study Group

The Natural Dye Study Group will have their first meeting on SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2013, AT 11:00 A.M. at THE GUILD HOUSE. They will discuss what the group plans to accomplish and how it will proceed. This will include the interaction of the group with the dye garden, mordant choices, and methods of documentation for a library binder. We also plan to do a madder dye bath to get people going! If you would like to join the group and you have not been contacted as of yet, please email Duane at [email protected]

______Indonesian Fabric Donation & Fundraiser

A friend of one of our Guild Members, Susan Davis, spent many years working in Indonesia—a large group of islands in the Indian Ocean that includes Bali, Borneo and Sumatra. It shares land borders with Malaysia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea. Re- cently, this friend’s fabric collection was generously donated by her family to Susan to be used as a fundraiser for PGHW. About half of the collection is handwoven Ikat and the rest are printed fabrics. A few will be available for viewing at the February meeting and then all will be ready and for sale at the March meeting.

**NOTE: Images shown here are only a representation of Indonesia fabrics—they are NOT actual collection contents!

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