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August 2011 NewsletterNext Meeting August 20, 201010 AM - 4 PM (more or less) Email goes to: spinner@serendipityspinners.org |
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July Nutshellby Ginger and Sue |
We had a lovely day for our meeting. Someone who had been in touch with us via the website found us and visited. I hope she comes back.
Neither Sue nor Frank will be at the August meeting. Muddle on without us.
Treasurers Report
We have $1,298.01 in the bankOld Business
New Business
Margaret suggested a solar dyeing session this summer. Her suggestion included a teacher. We agreed to ask Margaret to see what she could do to make this happen.We're sending a $100 donation off with Sue for the Monterey Wool Auction.
During the meeting Jennifer mentioned an activity she had participated in not too long ago. A group of people had gotten together to spin and weave as many shawls as they could in a weekend to donate to a local charity. They had done it over a three day weekend. Those of us at the meeting thought this was a wonderful thing to do. We decided to call it a Sheep to Shelter and donate whatever we produce to a local women's shelter. The next three day weekend is Labor Day and the Monterey wool auction is that Monday so we think a regular weekend will do. Carol said she could host and has a sun porch where we could do it. Jennifer said her husband will be happy to cook and feed us for the duration. Send email to spinner@serendipityspinners.org if you are interested in participating. Instead of speed, the goal will be quantity. Just how many shawls can we spin and weave in one weekend?
Webmaster's Report
Our web site will be moving to a different hosting provider in the not too distant future. Though the money isn't the reason we're doing this, it should cost the guild a little less at the new provider.Show 'n Tell
Jennifer: is spinning bamboo from her stash. The light was lovely |
 More nice light |
 Spun bamboo |
Lotus: is spinning the last of her green, then will start her multicolor She showed her "potato chip socks" again. This time we had a photographer at the meeting. These are intended as a gift to Frank. .
 Lotus |
 Multi-color |
 Potato chip socks |
Carol: has a project to see how fine she can spin. She has filled one bobbin then thought she'd need something to ply it with. Wool prepared by Sherry (Morro Bay). She's now on her third bobbin.
 Carol |
 Spun wool thread |
Tina: has nothing to show. She quit knitting due to elbow pain and is less motivated to spin. Hopefully, all will heal and she'll be able to get back to both.
 Tina |
Jenna: knitted a lacy, ribbed vest
 Jenna's vest |
 The other side |
Nellie: heard about us from the Knitting Room. She brought lots of questions about spinning Alpaca.
 Nellie |
 Alpaca yarn |
Ginger: is sewing together and doing final joining rounds of a crocheted Iris afghan. She knitted a baby outfit which she had to show us via photo on phone since she had already given it away.
 Edging a square |
 Iris square |
 The afghan |
 Layette |
Sue: sewed Frank a peasant bag with machine embroidery of frogs-big ones front and back, multiple smaller ones on the strap. She has a new web site for her jewelry - FeatherweightFinery.com.
 One side of the bag |
 The other side |
 The froggy lining |
And that's July in a Nutshell.
If you have news or pictures of interest to the group please send it to spinner@serendipityspinners.org