November 2010 Newsletter

Next Meeting November 20, 2010
10 AM - 4 PM (more or less)
Email goes to: spinner@serendipityspinners.org

October Nutshell

by Ginger, Marcia, Sue and Frank

October was another poorly attended meeting. Where is everyone? My (Sue) excuse is that I'm doing shows with my jewelry (www.SueToorans.etsy.com) on weekends. This leads to the next point. November is election month for new guild officers. Serendipity needs a new president, at the very least. Please elect one. When/if I hear from the other officers, I'll send email about the other vacancies.

On a somber note, weaver Nora Roberts died in her sleep the night of November 2. Nora was always quite the scholar. She knew a great deal about the many Native American weaving traditions of both North and South America. Although she had a floor loom, her love was braiding, diagonal plaiting. And some of her most beautiful work came after her diagnosis of metastasized abdominal cancer almost two and a half years ago. The braids were her chemotherapy, keeping her alive and vividly engaged until very recently. I am unaware of anything more about arrangements or funds. She was a member of Santa Cruz Handweavers. Perhaps they will know.

Our October meeting had more people than did the September one. Still, not many people are showing up and concern was expressed about paying $300 for a room to have our potluck in for only three to five people. Concern was also expressed about the potential for a strong paint smell in the room. The painting is supposed to be done on the 11th so there will be a week for it to calm down somewhat.

Please come to the potluck on Sunday, the 19th. I believe we might still have picnic supplies, but to be on the safe side, you might want to bring your own dishes. There is electricity, running water and a refrigerator in the firehouse kitchen. This is also traditionally the first meeting the new president chairs. And don't forget the gift exchange.

Treasurer's Report

Over $1,000

Old Business

There was none.

New Business

Jocelyn is taking sign ups for the CD spindle booth for Stitches West. It is in mid February next year.

Show 'n Tell

Ginger: crocheted pink, rose and white afghan (of commercial yarn)

Lotus: showed off a little knitted stuffed critter. She used seed stitch instead of the stockinette called for by the pattern. It really added a nice texture (on the torso). Lotus was spinning shades of brown wool -- walnut dyed by Phyllis then given to her in a de-stashing effort. And socks.

Jocelyn: was knitting Tele-Tubby hats for daughter and friend(s) for Halloween. Her daughter and friends got T-shirts plus silvery fabric to sew on as the TV screen on the tummy, then Jocelyn in a moment of generous insanity offered to knit hats with the appropriate antenna (shaped with pipe-cleaners inside I-cord).

Carol: started a shawl.

Nancy D.: was finishing up a sweater.

And that's October in a Nutshell.

If you have news or pictures of interest to the group please send it to spinner@serendipityspinners.org