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February - Itching for Spring

2/26/2016

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PictureKathleen's painted warp towels
There is lots going on with the Regina Weavers and Spinners Guild this spring which we will share with you very soon.  We will be posting the dates for the  Provincial Retreat in 2017 and will have more information on upcoming workshops for you very, very soon!  You can always follow us on Facebook for updates.

Show and Tell

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​Marjorie did a great presentation talking about "Plarn".  You will have to check back for more details...

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Kathleen, made this beautiful creation, where things worked out great but not as she had originally planned.  This vest is knit from a rayon/chenille yarn.
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November Show & Tell

11/6/2014

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Our members had a lot to share this month.  Many were handmade gifts for giving away and others were for sales or for ourselves.

Dora and Althea showed us a wonderful example of how to knit bias tape that will bend to use a trim etc
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We were also very pleased to have a Burmese weaver in our group.  She showed us how she does back strap weaving using a loom made from materials found in the jungle.  She creates tension by leaning back on the loom.
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Woven using the backstrap loom. Each family has a specific pattern.
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October Show & Tell and Guild Sale

10/7/2014

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For starters, thank you to everyone who came out the the annual Guild Sale this past weekend!  The weather wasn't very nice but that didn't deter those who look forward to the sale every year.  It's nice to come and see the demos and talk with everyone but it is also nice to see all the hard work and talent our members share.  


Show and tell this month had a nice mix of items to draw inspiration from:
Kathy and Heather talked in depth about their weaving and shared tips and tricks that they use to make their items.  They both discussed different fibres they use to achieve the look their are working towards in their projects and what makes them a good choice.  Very informative!
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Welcome Back - September Show & Tell

9/11/2014

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Welcome back everyone, hope you all had a wonderful summer!  With our Annual Guild Sale coming up next month, there was a wonderful abundance of show and tell this month.  Many of these items will be available at our sale on Oct 4th & 5th.
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May Show & Tell - Mini Retreat Review

5/8/2014

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You will find a lot of inspiration this month!  Our members were busy!
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The program for the evening was all about spinning lopi yarns.  Dora - our master spinner, gave a very informative demonstration.  She made it look so easy! 





RWSG Mini Retreat

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Thank you to everyone who came out the our very first Mini Retreat, it was a lot of fun!  We were happy to see both new & familiar faces and were able to share our passions for fibre and the arts surrounding it.  Big thank you to our vendors; Golden Willow and The Wacky Windmill for enticing us with their goods.  I'm sure they left with a much lighter load.  Thank you to the instructors for sharing your knowledge and to all the volunteers and guild members who generously donated their time to make sure everything ran smoothly!  The guild is very happy to share what we are all about and look forward to seeing everyone again at upcoming meetings and other events this year.  
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April Show & Tell

4/10/2014

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Spring is always a busy time of year, and our members prove it with all the wonderful handiwork they brought for show and tell this month!

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March Show & Tell

4/8/2014

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I know I've added a lot more patterns to my queue after this evening :)
Colleen did a very interesting presentation on her experiences as a spinner and her time spent at the Mulberry Silk farm in Laos learning all about Silkworms.


Here is a link to the patterns used in some of the project above:
Prairie Sunset Shawl
Oaklet Shawl
Simmer Dim
Stitch Surfer Socks
Age of Brass and Steam Shawl
Squirrel Chart
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New Year! January Show & tell

3/3/2014

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Special thanks to Alesha for introducing many of us to Kumihimo this evening!
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December WIND-UP

12/5/2013

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This year we all got together at Wok Box and enjoyed each others company.  We had our annual Christmas ornament exchange and as always, there were some really creative decorations.  A fun time was had by all.
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November Show & Tell

11/7/2013

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We were all very busy in November, here are some projects made by guild members:
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