September, 2016 —
• COMING UP SOON FROM THE PRESIDENT September 15, 2016
10-12pm Board Meeting Here we are again, heading into Northwest Weavers Guilds, a great way to increase your fall with our Annual Sale coming which is planning a conference enjoyment. I encourage each September 22, 2016 right up. For me the best part of in June of 2017 in Victoria – of you to look through your General Membership Mtg. autumn is the resumption of our plan to attend! Study groups, directory to find an area where guild activities, when we enjoy our retreat, our sale – I could go you can contribute and get 9-10am Library stimulating programs, see the on. For many of us, the guild is involved! innovative and beautiful work of an important part of our lives. 10-11am Business Meeting our co-members, renew our In your directory, check out the Of course, making our guild so structure of the sixteen-member Hot-off-the-Loom friendships and meet new mem- bers. vibrant is up to us. You will board and how committees fall 11am-noon AM Program soon receive your copy of the under nine Board Committee The Seattle Weavers' Guild is new 2016-2017 directory that Chairs. More about how that 12noon-1pm Library/Lunch now starting its 80 th year. It has includes a list of the board works next time. grown from a small group meet- members and I count 51 people 1-2pm PM Program ing in members' homes to a listed there, some in multiple Welcome back! I encourage you to weave a few items for membership that hovers around positions. This doesn't include 300. We offer stimulating pro- the Annual Sale department the Annual Sale and to enjoy Next Bulletin Deadline grams and workshops to our heads and volunteers and the another year of SWG member- members and reach out to the many other tasks that our mem- ship! October 1, 2016 community in many ways. We bers do . As most of you know, Dav’ne Stahley, editor are part of the Association of taking on a job with the guild is
bulletin@ seattleweaversguild.com SEPTEMBER PROGRAM
Kwon to India twice in the last 3 Afternoon Program: Inside this issue: years. Through her vast con- nections I have been able to Jane’s Big Adventure to The SALE! 3 visit villages where weavers, Africa block printers, and dyers en- deavour to keep ancient textile “I am not a world traveler and Convergence Awards 4 practices alive. Through the thought of travelling to Addis Charllotte’s support and that of Ababa in Ethiopia never crossed the Maiwa Foundation, these my mind, but I have learned to 2017 Workshops 5 artisans are encouraged to let fate interrupt my quiet keep moving forward with their life. While in India I met Kathy Marshall, founder of Sabahar, a Visit Tacoma, Anacortes 6 craft. I can’t begin to tell any- one about what these trips certified Fair Trade company working out of Addis. It was Morning Program: have meant to me on every Tuesdays with Linda 7 imaginable level.....I have fallen another life-altering experi- Jane Stafford’s Big in love with India...... it has sim- ence. My son Eben and I spent ply filled my heart to overflow- 3 weeks this past January with Basketry Galore 8 Adventure to India ing. Come and spend a morn- traditional Ehtiopian weavers. I Jane writes, “It has been a great ing seeing some of the high- could never have imagined Blue Rills Jacket 11 pleasure to travel with Charllotte lights.” (Continued on Page 2)
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September Program, Cont’d. the sights we would see. Needless to say, I have fallen in love with Ethiopia too; the tenacity of her people will leave you speech- less. Come meet the weavers, spinners, dyers and silk growers of Sabahar
Jane Stafford
“Fabric of Life” The phrase can evoke many things. Jane Stafford has been weaving for most of her life. She has been exploring the design of cloth – the structure, the graphic, and, of course, the colour – for over 35 years, and she sees no end to the joy of discov- ery. “One of the things I love about weaving is it appeals to so many different personalities – from the precise, analytical mind, that loves structure and order, all the way to the wild adventurer, in love with colour and expression – weaving works for everyone.”
Jane began weaving at the age of 21, purchasing a new Fanny with the help of a chattel mortgage on her Chevette. Before two years were up she was accepted as an under-qualified, but very ambitious, student at the Banff School of Fine Arts. Two years later she was a teacher’s assistant there and, in a few more, an instructor herself.
In subsequent years, Jane had the great fortune to be able to earn a living doing what she loves most: weaving, and shar- ing her passion for excellence in cloth. for over 25 years, Jane has been both a production weaver and a workshop instructor, helping students across the continent reach their potential. across the continent, for over 25 years. She is the instructor for certified Louet dealers in North America, and is the Diva in Louet’s instructional DVDs. It is no coincidence that Jane shares her name with Louet’s latest table loom. It is an acknowledge- ment both for years of contribu- tions towards loom design in general, and for the “Jane” in particular. She was the recipient of the “Teacher of t he Year” award for 2014 from Handwoven Magazine. Jane now teaches exclusively in her studio on beautiful Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.
Kathleen & What a Great Barbara brought beauti- Summer Program! ful temari sam- More than 30 guild members ples for OUR participated in the July summer inspiration! program at Magnuson Park. The program, “Temari—Long Live the Chrysanthemum!”, was presented by Kathleen Hewitt of Tacoma, who is a certified temari teacher and Welcome back everyone! member of the Japan Temari Hope you had a great Association in Tokyo, Japan. summer! Kathleen was assisted by Barbara B. Suess, a Temari Master / Oh yah! Instructor. September 2016—Page 3
SWG Annual Sale—Are You Ready?!
The Annual Sale is fast approaching! October 27th - 29th are coming very soon! Are you ready?!?! It is such a great opportunity to share the finest of fiber arts with our community and also raise funds for our guild's activities. But it takes all of your input to make it a success! Whether producing items for sale, helping with publicity, set up or take down, working in the kitchen or on the sales floor or demonstrating, we need all your help!
Volunteering: Sign-up sheets will be available at the meeting for all the areas needing help. It is such a great way to get to know fellow members and to share our craft with the public. All of your efforts will be appreciated! We espe- cially need a co-chair for art on the wall and a yardage chairman. If you are producing items for these areas, please consider helping.
Inventory: New this year is the addition of a SHORT ID number to put after your name on the tags. It is so important that your tags are accurate with your name, ID# and price in red ink , fiber and care if appropriate, and secured well to your items. It makes cashiering and inventory so much easier when the tags and inventory sheets are correct. Keep inventory numbers short (four or five NUM- BERS only). Inventory supplies will be available at the meeting or you can download tags and inventory sheets and information from the website. Wherever your name appears on inventory sheets or tags you MUST write your vendor code after your name.
Guidelines: If you have any questions about your items being appropriate for the sale, members of the guideline committee will be available at the meet- ing. Complete guideline information is on the website. Best to get any ques- tions answered now!
Publicity: Bookmarks and posters will be at the meeting for distribution in your communities. Libraries, church groups, yarn stores, salons, etc. are all good places to get the word out! Participating in online media is also impor- tant. Don't forget to let all your friends and relatives know about our amazing sale!
Sale Information on the guild website includes guidelines, inventory instructions, tag and inventory sheets and expense vouchers.
We have been working to have a well-organized and beautifully displayed sale. We hope you will participate in any way you can and WE ? appreciate all the effort you put in. Let's have the most SUCCESSFUL sale ever and have fun at the same time!
Thanks so much, Patty Abrahamsen and Pam Cox, co-chairs
REMINDER: In response to a proposal to reimburse weavers for lost items at the SWG Sale. The Board reviewed a 2002-3 reiteration of a Policy stating that the Guild is not responsible for lost or stolen items at the Sale. Images: Scarf, Patrice Riordan; Basket, Polly Ad- A motion was made and approved that the board send a note to the people ams Sutton; Brooch: Jan with missing items expressing disappointment and committing to improving Paul; Background Cloth: Lisa the sales and control processes of the SWG Sale. Brown September 2016—Page 4
VIRGINIA HARVEY AWARDS AT CONVERGENCE 2016
reflection during the "blue hour", that time beyond sunset or before sunrise when the sun is below the horizon. It is difficult to discern whether it is night or day, hence this hour symbolizes mystery.
As you can see from the HGA website - http:// The piece was woven in slit tapestry technique, then mounted www.weavespindye.org/convergence-award- with the dimensions distorted so that it becomes dimensional winners , the Virginia Harvey Award for Design and forms openings revealing the space beyond. The insight for this structure came from stamped and formed metal used was presented to Deanna Deeds for her en- for stair treads. Deanna’s web site is http:// try "L'heure Bleue" in the Mixed Bag: All Media www.fiberartisan.com ) exhibit and the Virginia Harvey Award for Use of Color was presented to Denise Kovnat for her Denise Kovnat was teaching at Convergence and I happened entry "Blue Rills” in the Moving Forward Fashion to walk by her classroom during a break and spoke with her Show. HGA sent each a congratulatory letter and about the jacket modeled in the Fashion Show. the award check. She was very grateful to be selected as a recipient of the award Fiber Artisan Deanna Deeds has been in love and sent the directions and .wif files of the drawdowns for the with fiber since childhood. Fascinated by the front and back of the cloth to share with SWG members. (See beauty of mathematical relationships and the pages 10-12 of this Bulletin.) The drawdowns include a sum- structures formed from manipulating yarns, she mary of how she wove and finished the fabric. Learn more has worked in a variety of weaves, producing art about Denise at her website http:// pieces, garments, accessories and home furnish- www.denisekovnat.com/ and her Etsy ings. She lectures and teaches on the topics of site: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ sprang and doup leno. denisekovnat .
The inspiration for the "L'heure Bleue" abstract Submitted by Sandra Swarbrick waterscape is the color of the sky and its
Photos courtesy of the designers.
The Seattle Weavers’ Guild 2016-17 Directory will be available for pick-up at the September General Meeting. Following the meeting, the Directory will be mailed to those members who do not pick one up. Thanks, Kelly Riordan, Directory Chair September 2016—Page 5
PLAN AHEAD: SWG’s 2017 WORKSHOPS
January 28-29, 2017: Kelly Marshall - Rep Weave and Design Website: http://www.kellymarshall.com
February 24-26, 2017 Kathrin Weber - Focus on the Warp - Controlling Creative Chaos Website: http://www.blazingshuttles.com
Dates: March 25-26, 2017 Anastasia Azure - Weaving with Alternative Materials Website: http://www.anastasiaazure.com
Dates: April 29-30, 2017 Barbara Herbster Understanding Supplementary Warp Website: http://shuttlesong.vpweb.com/?prefix=www
May 26-28, 2017 Elizabeth Buckley - Exploring the Visual Heartbeat: the use of Rhythm in Tapestry Design Website: http://www.elizabethbuckleytapestryartist.com
OCTOBER GUILD MEETING IS 10/27
Morning Program - Marilyn Moore—Wire as Fiber: Where Inspiration Meets Technique, Color, Form and Texture Marilyn's first love is basketry. Since 1979, she has taught her basketry techniques for guilds, conferences, con- ventions and craft schools around the country and has written numerous articles and been featured in many pub- lications. A member of the Seattle Weavers Guild for many years, it is a pleasure to return as a guest. After living in Seattle, WA for most of her adult life, she moved to Iowa City, IA, to be closer to family. Her most recent work is focused on working with wire in new and unique ways.
Afternoon Program—Marilyn Moore and Seattle Weavers’ Guild Sale Set-up
The final Dorothy Day Stash Sale will occur before the September guild DOROTHY DAY STASH SALE meeting on Thursday, September 28 , 2016 9-10 AM and during lunch 12-1 PM. This is a “reasonable donation" sale. That means that the buyer sets the price, keeping in mind that the proceeds from the sale will contribute to the Dorothy Day Scholarship Fund. THIS SALE IS CASH OR CHECKS ONLY, SO COME PREPARED What you will find at this sale: Rayon, cotton, wool and chenille yarns and ribbon in a variety of colors, textures and weights. Dorothy had quite an eye for color and texture and some unique yarns are still available! A few notions, such as knitting needles and other items. Remember to bring bags, bins or other containers suitable for hauling your treasures. Questions? Call Cheri Bridges at 425 482-6487 or Cyndi Wolfe at 206 772- 7017 (before 9 PM please!) September 2016—Page 6
An Autumn Trunk Show to Enjoy
Lori Maul invites guild members to join her at Classical Style and Company, Anacortes, when she hosts Autumn Truck Show with the work of renowned fiber artist and designer, Anita Luvera Mayer. On October 16th, 3pm- 5pm, you can view and purchase pieces from the fall wearables collection. In this collection, you will find inter- nationally inspired pieces and hand woven garments fea- turing Anita’s signature hand-dyed color work and unique hand embroidery, beading, printing, and couched cord embellishment. Share a glass of wine, conversation, and a celebration of fall. For more information call or email Lori Maul at 360-724-8050 or classicstyleco.com & fidalgoyarns.com . Autumn Leaves at Seahurst Park by Dav’ne Stahley
TACOMA WEAVERS GUILD - Fall 2016 Programs
October 14, 2016 : Marilyn Moore, award-winning Fiber Artist and Teacher, will show her colorful fiber-related wire jewelry. Afternoon workshop. (pre-register [email protected]). PLEASE NOTE this meeting only is at United Church, 3912 Grandview Drive, University Place, WA .
November 11, 2016: Design with Stripes with Pam Cox.
Tacoma Weavers Guild meets September - May on the 2nd Friday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 South 12th Street Tacoma, WA. www.tacomaweaversguild.org.
Lois Gaylord will teach weaving from yarn to finished cloth at the Swedish Club in Seattle, 1920 Dexter Avenue N, Seattle, 98109. Beginning Weaving Classes start Tuesday, September 13 . An experienced weaver and instructor, Lois Gaylord will teach the se- ries of four two-hour classes: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27 and 10/4 at 6:30 p.m. Download the registration form at http://swedishclubnw.org/ ; bring it to the first class with your payment: $89 for Blue Card members and $112 for nonmembers. Questions? Call Lois at 206-283-1090 September 2016—Page 7
TUESDAYS WITH LINDA AT THE SOUTHEAST SEATTLE SENIOR CENTER
For more than six years, Linda Stryker, a guild producing enough woven objects that they held member since 1987 and recent Membership their own sale, separate from the SWG sale. Chair for the past 3 years, has been teaching weaving at the Southeast Seattle Senior Center Noel assembled a vast collection of tools, (SESSC). Carole Brown Stewart, also a guild books and fibers, and spent many years lead- member, joined the team about 3 years ago ing the weavers. Currently, the center is located when she moved to Seattle from Colorado. on Rainier Avenue and Holly Street .
Weaving at the Center began in the 1950s, when Noel Hammock started the program at Lee House. They had quite a weavers' circle,
In an attempt to encourage new weavers, coaching/ teaching is available in inkle weaving, tapestry weaving, rigid heddle weaving, spinning, and both 4- H table and floor looms. The team just received its Left, Carole Brown Stewart (standing) and Linda first 8-H table loom and a 12-H floor loom. Stryker. Right, Linda and Elizabeth Inami examine Elizabeth’s rug. Today, Linda teaches beginning weaving on Tues- day mornings from 9:00am to noon almost year- round. During the fall, she frequently offers Saturday classes on alternating Saturdays. For more informa- tion contact Linda Stryker at 206-431-9213.
“It is more than gratifying to me
than most any- 2017 WEAVING CLASSES thing I do: to Gamptastic: January 23 – 25 see the excite- Focus on Fiberworks: January 27 ment and pride Weaving Fundamentals: January 30 – February 3 that new weav- Continuing Weaving – topic TBD February 6 - 10 ers show when Instructors: Janet Dawson and Sue Willingham they take that first sample off Location: Willingham Weavery on Vashon Island, WA the loom. It’s For details see www.weaverspalette.com , email astounding!” [email protected] or call 206-463-1747 Kathy Jackson-Nitsche mod- els a scarf hot off the loom. September 2016—Page 8
CHECK THIS OUT FOR AUTUMN READING https://www.hakaimagazine.com/article-long/no-wool-no-vikings “Absolutely fascinating . . . makes me appreci- ate my spinning skills and handspun wool even more. Moonspinners had some yellow wool last year from sheep that had lived on a seaweed diet . . . and no, I don't want to make enough wadmal for a sailboat! But I sure enjoy knowing about all those fellow weavers who did. Submitted by Betty Bell
NATIONAL BASKETRY ORGANIZATION 2017 BIENNIAL CONFERENCE NBO is pleased to announce the roster of workshops for the Tradition and Innovation in Basketry IX conference to be held at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, from July 18 to 23, 2017 . Every other year, NBO provides the opportunity to work with master basket makers at its confer- ence. The five day conference is built around 3-12 days of workshops with national and international bas- ket makers who both excel at their craft and have proven to be good teachers. Most importantly, they love to teach. As the conference moves around the country, NBO focuses on the basket making techniques and materials of the region. The workshops represent the range of basket work being done today, from the revival of historical techniques, to the use of traditional materials, to innovative sculptural work.
Registration information will be sent to all NBO members, and registration will begin September 15, 2016. If you are not an NBO member you can join at http://nationalbasketry.org/nbo-membership/. For non- members of NBO, registration opens on October 15, 2016 with an additional non-member fee. More infor- mation here: http://nationalbasketry.org/9th-biennial-nbo-conference/
Submitted by Jill Green September 2016—Page 9
MORE BASKETRY OPPORTUNITIES
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Basketry Opportunities (Cont’d) September 2016—Page 11
SCARVES FOR CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
Seattle Children’s Hospital is always in need of scarves that are used by the Chap- lains ministering to patients and families. Please consider donating any scarves for this program. Tax deduction forms are available. The scarves do not have to be woven, they can be knitted, crocheted, felted, quilted, basically any method as long as they are approximately 6-10 inches wide and 55-80 inches long. Beth Zimmer- man and Mora Jackson will gladly collect any you donate. Happy weaving, Mora E.L. Jackson
PROJECT DETAILS: “BLUE RILLS” JACKET
Deflected double weave fabric, By Denise Bolger Kovnat for Convergence 2016 Warp yarns: 18/2 Superfine Merino from Jaggerspun in natural and 20/2 pearl cotton in natural Weft yarns: Same as warp Colors: The wool warp yarns were hand painted using Pro MX Fiber Reactive Dyes in a range of deep red, bur- gundy, rust, and purple. The cotton warp yarns were hand painted using Pro MX Fiber Reactive Dyes in turquoise, yellow, lavender, and avocado. I used the same colors for the weft yarns. Width in reed: approx. 42” Sett: cotton was set at 36 epi, wool at 18 epi Total warp ends: 1042 (plus floating selvedges) Length of warp: 14 yards Total warp yards: 7600 cotton, 7700 wool Total weft yards: approx. 6300 each, wool and cotton Loom: 12 harness 48” Macomber Finishing: This project required a LOT of yardage, and because it was a collapse-weave structure, the yardage had to be fulled after weaving (meaning that the fabric shrank, primarily length-wise). To achieve this, I put the en- tire piece in my bathtub and stomped on it, much like I was crushing grapes for wine! I used warm water and sham- poo and lots of elbow grease ;o) Pattern: Vogue 8430 by Marcy Tilton. The coat was partially lined with China silk that I dyed using Pro MX Fiber Reactive Dyes in a range of turquoise shades. Drawdowns follow on pages 12 and 13. September 2016—Page 12
BLUE RILLS FRONT
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY CHANGES September 2016—Page 13
BLUE RILLS BACK
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY CHANGES
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Eleni Adkins Dana K. DeWitt 4504 McKinley St NE 8625 307th Ave SE Lacy, WA 98516 Preston, WA 98050 732-664-0883 or PO Box 611 [email protected] Preston WA 98050 425-441-8343 Eleni is a member of the Olympia Guild and is the fiber [email protected] program coordinator for the Arbutus Folk School. She is interested in weaving, knitting and spinning. Dana would like to further her weaving knowledge and join a large group of experienced weavers to learn new techniques. Alice M. Burr
18520 8th Ave NW, #211A Shoreline, WA 98177 Debra Drake 317-224-8602 736 1st Street S [email protected] Kirkland WA 98033 425-822-0222
She recently moved here from Indianapolis. 425-598-1150 cell [email protected]
Joan Cohee Her main focus is wire weaving but she also likes knit- 12109 SE 23rd St ting and felting. Bellevue WA 98005
425-746-2329 206-910-4022 Janette Finfrock [email protected] 441 Twin View Sequim WA 98382
Joan has been a weaver for 20 years and is interested 559-310-4967 cell in learning about what is going on in the craft at this [email protected] time. Her focus is on fashion and household items. Janet is new to the area and interested in four harness weaving. She previously was president of a small guild in Debra Danielson CA and was a programs and workshop coordinator. 1231 Carlsborg Rd. Sequim, WA 98382 Tara Hermandez 306-582-0833 14304 110th Ave NE [email protected] Kirkland WA 98034 425-286-6450 425-753-8884 cell She has grandchildren in the Seattle area and would [email protected] like to be part of a larger guild when she Is in town.
She is interested in weaving, spinning, fabric painting She is a new weaver, interested in trying new things. and dyeing. She has a four shaft table loom and has tried backstrap and table weaving.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS, Cont’d. Eleanor (Gina) Hill Lori Ragona 3512 Salmonberry Rd 27804 NE 141st St Port Orchard WA 98366 Duvall WA 98019 360-620-7508 425-922-6708 dame.eleanor@ gmail.com [email protected]
She is interested in flax spinning and weaving with Lori has no particular focus and wants to stay informed naturally dyed fiber. of the guild's classes and events.
Sandy Hook Colleen Rasmussen 2508 31st Avenue S 11602 12th Ave Ct NW Seattle WA 98144 Gig Harbor WA 98332 206-271-3583 253-649-4522 [email protected] 571-216-6838 cell [email protected] She is a returning member (2009) and is interested in helping with our sale. She is new to the Northwest and is an experienced li- brarian.
Janet Larson 18812 Soundview Blvd NE Annie Service Suquamish WA 98392 P.O. Box 1006 360-779-3731 Duvall WA 98019 360-265-8492 cell 360-794-4358 [email protected] [email protected]
Janet would like the opportunity to learn from other Annie is interested in fiber arts. weavers, as her main focus is in weaving, felting and surface design; she would like to improve her skills. She was previously president of the Kitsap Weavers Kate Slamico and Spinners and is interested in working at our sale. 14708 56th Ave S She formerly worked in customer service. Tukwila WA 98168 206-242-7633 Sheila McLean 206-349-7633 cell kateslam@netscape.net 916 191st Street W
Lynnwood WA 98036 Kate is interested in obtaining more weaving knowledge 206-914-3446 cell and in restoring vintage garments. As a lifelong sewer [email protected] she also enjoys embroidery, knitting, needlepoint, crewel
and spinning. She has joined to improve her skills.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS, Cont’d. JoAnn Ullstrom DIRECTORY CHANGES
18133 NE 196th St Woodinville WA 98077 Betty Bell 425-788-0300 New email address: 206-618-9408 [email protected] [email protected]
JoAnn has been a hospitality co-chair in the past. Molly Gerhard New email address: [email protected]
SOME OF THE INFORMATION ABOVE AND ON THE PREVIIOUS PAGES MAY NOT BE IN- CLUDED IN THE 2016-2017 DIRECTORY, DUE TO BULLETIN PUBLICATION DEADLINES.
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