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NOVEMBER PROGRAM
Indigenous Weaving Presented by: Ann Evanow

Ann Evenow’s program was a gigantic show & tell with her beautiful rugs and wall hangings. She gave us a bit of history of who and where most of her pieces came from and how the Churro sheep was chosen for rug making. She also explained the spiritual aspect of weaving these rugs, #1 do not make them perfect or you will make Spyder Woman angry!  #2 leave a small hole in your work so Spyder Woman can escape and #3 make sure you weave a “spirit line” so all the other spirits can get out. Below is a wonderful article that will give you more information about Rio Grande Weaving.

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More About Rio Grande Weaving

Real Grande Loom

Spirit Line

Sand Painting Rug

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Program Coordinators: Lynn Baritelle, Pauline Schultz, Jan Frinfrock 

Fiber related programs are offered at our guild meetings. Some presenters are members and some are guests. They are given either before or after our guild business meeting.

Our Program Months

• JANUARY
• FEBRUARY
• MARCH
• APRIL

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Equipment Sale
There will be a brief summary of the equipment for sale  and then it will be open to purchase. If you cannot attend, please have someone bid or purchase in your absence. All proceeds will be to NOSSG.

Swedish Textiles
Lynn Baritelle and Chrysalis Carter will give a presentation on the Textile Tour of Sweden that they took last Fall. They will share their exploration of a variety of Swedish fiber traditions, from loom manufacturing, to revered museums that house generations of costumes and folk-art treasures. You will see linen weaving where products are created for the royal court, embassies, and the Nobel banquet. Other amazing stops include Skansen, the world’s oldest open-air museum where Swedish traditions and craftsmanship are practiced. as well as a family owned fabric printing business. They will bring lots of treasures for your close examinations.
Kom med! (Join us!)

March Program: Finger Weaving Our March program features Joanne Graves, a self taught weaver who has received lots of help and guidance from the local community. An active member of the Poulsbo chapter of the Sons of Norway, she demonstrates weaving at local heritage events and teaches fiber arts at Sons of Norway youth camps. Joanne will be demonstrating finger braiding and bringing supplies so you can make a sample.

Guild Stash Sale
All craft stash is welcome… yarn, roving, fleeces, fabric, equipment, etc.
Members are encouraged to clean out their craft space and bring their items to sell. Tables will be set up to display your stash where members and guests can meander and purchase from you.  All  money generated from your sales is yours, the guild does not take a percentage. Treat this like an estate or garage sale and price your items to sell - the less you have to take home with you!

MAY	AUGUST	SEPTEMBER	NOVEMBER
​Spinning Dog Fur	Paper Spinning	Fabulous Felting​	Indigenous Weaving

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No Programs these months because of other NOSSG events

JUNE	JULY	OCTOBER	DECEMBER
NO MEETING ​Shepherds' Festival	NO MEEING ​Guild Picnic	NO MEETING ​Fiber Arts Festival PNW Fiber  Expo​	NO MEETING ​Holiday Party​

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