Williamsburg Spinners & Weavers Guild P.O. Box 2086 Williamsburg, VA 23187 http://williamsburgspinweave.org October, 2015 Monthly Meeting Monday, October 19, 2015 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (Social Time 9:30-10 am) James City County Recreation Center, Room C Program Painting Silk Scarves More information will be coming in a separate email in October Hospitality October Meeting Ingrid- sweet; Natalie- savory Rusted Fabric Challenge Results will be displayed at the October meeting.
Williamsburg Spinners & Weavers Guild Minutes September 21, 2015 James City County Recreation Center New Business Possible ways to raise money were discussed no conclusions. It was suggested that we have a sign in the library to advertise the guild. Linda C. and Janet agreed to be the nominating committee, to put together a slate of officers for 2016. They will present the slate at the October meeting. Meeting called to order by Marsha at 10:10 am Guests recognized: Nancy Crowell and Carolyn Bunch Minutes were approved. Treasurer s Report: $172.35 for silk scarves and check for Handwoven 2-year subscription, balance is $2530.04. Committee Reports No reports given Correspondence None received Old Business Next meeting James City County Recreation Center, Room C, on October 19 th Bashes On October 5 th, we will meet in the library to take down our display. Show & Tell Barbara brought a knitted lace jacket and showed a mitten in progress Selma brought a small afghan Carolyn brought a baby blanket/shawl Marsha brought gebrochon towels and some bleached yarn Sandi showed a sample and a Christmas decoration Kathy showed three scarves and an overshot sample Debbie showed a painted warp blouse Janet showed a Moorman tapestry Programs Ingrid was absent, therefore had no report on future programs. Other committees had no reports. There was discussion of possible programs on Tamari balls, possibly in March. Members present Virginia, Marsha, Sandi, Barbara, Selma, Carolyn, Nancy, Janet, Linda A., Linda C. Mary Lou, Kathy, Claudia, Debbie, Mary Beth, Dee
WSWG October Meeting Show & Tell Carolyn & Barb s mittens ^^ And Barb s Needlework eyeglass case Barb s award winning lace sweater Marsha s gebrochen towels with Sandi s kumihimo Candy Cane Kathy s Big Twill chenille scarf Carolyn s variegated yarn sock and pie shawl from skeins of same yarn Selma s sock yarn afghan
WSWG October Meeting Show & Tell Sandi s Candy Cane & What I learned at workhops Scarf And silk/cotton sampler Kathy s scarves. One warp: one scarf plain weave, one twill Marsha s yarn color dilemma Debbie s hand painted warp top Janet s tapestry with cartoon Kathy s LARGE version of Lee s Surrender
WSWG 2015 Calendar Upcoming Fiber Events & Meetings October 21: Monthly Meeting: Location: TBA Program: Silk scarf painting & results of rusted silk challenge Snacks: Ingrid-sweet; Natalie-savory November 16: Monthly Meeting: JCC Rec Center Program: Tools of the trades (tentatively) Snacks: Cindy-sweet; Ellen-savory December 21: Monthly Meeting: JCC Rec Center Program: Pot Luck & Results of Sock Yarn Challenge 2015 Guild Challenge: Create something from unraveled sock yarn blank (or any sock yarn) Need ideas? See Handwoven May/June 2010 September 9 - October 4 WSWG Exhibit at Williamsburg Public Library 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg October 3 & 4 Fall Fiber Festival 11407 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station, VA 22957 For more info: http://fallfiberfestival.org To volunteer at the Fall Fiber Festival contact Margaret at craftdemos@fallfiberfestival.org Saturday, October 10, 7:30-11:30 WSWG at Williamsburg Farmers Market Merchants Square, Williamsburg Contact Kathy for more information Saturday October 17 and Saturday October 24, 1-4pm Beginning Spinning with a drop spindle Hughlett s Tavern, Heathsville, VA For more info: http://rhhtfoundationinc.org/heritage-art-classes WSWG 2015 Officers President Marsha Rehkamp Vice-President Ingrid Kross Treasurer Sandi Petty Secretary Virginia Banks Results due at December meeting.
Jen s Spinach Artichoke Dip 1 cup mayonnaise 1cup sour cream ½ tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Black pepper 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach (thaw and squeeze out excess water) 1 cup marinated artichokes, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced Preheat oven 350. In a small bowl combine mayo & sour cream. Add remaining ingredients in order, mixing after each addition. Put mixture into a lightly greased 4 cup casserole dish. Bake about 30 minutes, until top is browned and bubbly. (Can be refrigerated and reheated after baking. Easy to make half a recipe.)