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1 Tzouhalem Spinners and Weavers Guild Newsletter February 2013 Hello Spinners and Weavers, How many of us remember this wonderul Fiber lover’s tote which Guild members made as a group project several years ago? The bag and handles are handwoven, and the pockets are embellished with knitted, embroidered bobbin laced, and felted decorations. It has been stowed away amongst the Guild storage items, and really needs to be out and in our midst on meeting days! Annelise has suggested that we use this bag in our displays for FiberFest and the sale at the Loft. - it would have items flowing out of it to suggest a giving bag! Happy spinning and weaving! Cynara

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Tzouhalem Spinners and Weavers Guild Newsletter

February 2013

Hello Spinners and Weavers,

How many of us remember this wonderul Fiber lover’s tote which Guild members made as a group project several years ago? The bag and handles are handwoven, and the pockets are embellished with knitted, embroidered bobbin laced, and felted decorations.It has been stowed away amongst the Guild storage items, and really needs to be out and in our midst on meeting days!Annelise has suggested that we use this bag in our displays for FiberFest and the sale at the Loft. - it would have items flowing out of it to suggest a giving bag!Happy spinning and weaving!Cynara

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Vancouver Island and Islands Fibre DirectoryDiane Lee is working on compiling a directory of local fibre sources. Sources of raw and processed fibres and yarn from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands will be listed. If you want to be listed or know of anyone who would like to participate, please contact Diane Lee.

Diane LeeTzouhalem Spinners and Weavers GuildEmail: [email protected] 250-748-1769,

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INKLE BANDS 301:  Birds, Beasts, Stars & BarsA one-day inkle weaving workshop with Alison IrwinSATURDAY, MARCH 16 ~ 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Meeting Room, Cowichan Exhibition7380 Trans Canada Hwy (west side of Mays Road intersection), Duncan

Learn how to weave the distinctive warp dot and warp float patterns seen in the pictorial sashes of  Mexico.  The main part of those bands is traditionally woven in two colours and in two weights of yarn.  Then learn how to create your own images, or chart designs from the pieces in Alison's collection.

Each student is responsible for: a warped inkle loom, thread scissors, pencil & eraser, and a lunch. IMPORTANT:  The 'bar' threading draft will be supplied at least two weeks prior to class -- two weights of warp yarn are needed:  4/8 cotton in two or three colours for the background warp and a heavier dishcloth-weight cotton for the pattern threads.

WORKSHOP FEE:  $40.Please register by March 2, 2013 by sending a cheque for $40 (made out to 'Alison Irwin') toAlison Irwin, 383 Arbutus Avenue, Duncan, BC V9L 5X6

If you have any questions, do contact me at (250) 746-6330 • [email protected]

Workshops with Alison

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M ID ISL A ND W E A V E RS &

SPINN E RS G UI L D B I E NNI A L SA L E

SA T URD A Y M A R C H 16, 2013

9:30  a.m.    1:00  p.m.  

 100  CHAPEL  STREET,  NANAIMO  

       

FIBRE,  YARN,  TOOLS,  BOOKS,  EQUIPMENT  and  HAND-­‐MADE  PRODUCTS    

 CONCESSION/REFRESHMENTS  

   

FOR  TABLE  RENTALS,  please  contact:  Jeannette  Brooks:  [email protected]  OR  Karin  Jacobson:  [email protected]  or  250-­‐756-­‐2594    

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Phone: 250-286-1161 Fax: 250-830-0164

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3 Easy Ways to Pre-register for workshops:

1. In person, at:

C.R. Community Centre Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm

Sportsplex Monday-Friday, 8am-9pm

Saturday, 9am-4pm

Sunday, 9am-4pm

2. Mail:

Mail completed registration form no later than April 22 with cheque/money order or Visa/Mastercard to:

City of Campbell River

Recreation & Culture Department

401-11th Avenue

Campbell River, BC V9W 4G2

3. Fax:

Fax completed registration form with Visa/Mastercard number to:

(250) 830-0164

CR Community Centre

Thank you to all the Merchants: Hummingbird Fibre Arts; Indigo Moon; Jackee’s Quiltworks; Morgan’s Fine Yarns; Needle & Arts Centre; Open Bay Farm; Pagan Creations; Periwinkle Farm; Round CZT; Velma Richmond Pottery; West Coast Fibre.

Additional merchants will be acknowledged at the event.

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Vancouver Island Fibre Fest

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2013 Sheep to Shawl

Jan McKinnon-Loop is organizing the Sheep to Shawl event at Cowichan Exhibition this year. Lots of interest is already generated, and it looks like the sheep barn will be full of teams as well as the shearing demonstration.It’s never too early to start things cooking. We need to build a team!Last year’s event was so much fun!

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Anne Marie Hogan’s bronson lace towel.

Jan’s daughter Meghan knit these octupus mittens.Barbara Birke knit and embroidered these fingerless mittens from Trudi Westermann’s handspun yarns.

February Show and Tell

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Isabella’s crocheted spring scarf from organic cottons, and handwoven twill placemats.Isabella has a new to her loom and she read us a beautiful poem “ A Life’s Pattern” that was found in the book of notes that came with the loom.I

Lori brought a miniature wooden spinning wheel that had been given to her.

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Michele’s gorgeous handpainted silk/wool yarns, which she has knit into TricksyKnitter’s Thornfield cardigan and Fledge shawl, and purple Marianne Hobart’s Camden Place Cardigan.

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Cynara showed us the little child’s cape that her mother made for her .. The100 year old grey flannel had originally been her grandfather’s trousers, and then her mother had repurposed the fabric into a skirt, and then in 1952, made it into this little hooded cape with embroidery done with an original Elna Grasshopper.

Cynara’s plaited twill shawl with wool/silk warp and bamboo weft.

Cynara’s mother’s maquette for a large hooked rug that she had worked on using dyed wool rags.

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Anna Marie Madsen showed us a sweater in progress which she is knitting with three strands of yarn, the colour shifts done with short leftover pieces.

Barbara Birke knit this sweater from all the leftover bits and bobs from the knitting she did for her two girls over the years.

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Barbara Dowd’s wonderful origami patchwork slippers for Transition House. Thee pattern is in Socks, Socks, SocksAlso, her lovely mercerized cotton and silk undulating twill scarf.

Karen showed us samples of the cotton baby blanket that she made - before and after washing..

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Alison’s beaded kumihimo bracelets.

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And from Els, here she is admiring the rugs which her daughter Peggy wove on Els’ big loom.

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Evid brought this Ottlite portable tasklight with rechargeable battery, and LED illumination, good for up to40,000 hours. Perfect when you want full spectrum light on your work anywhere you go. Available at Michaels.

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Isabella doing some carding, after helping Michele problem solve a new old spinning wheel for the 4Hers.Anna Marie, showing us her fabulous Hanna Falkenberg design pullover. The pattern is intriguing - knit in garter stitch - zig zagging diagonally from one hem corner in two pieces and knit together along one of the diagonal purl ridges.

Evid working on bobbin lace necklet’s for a friend’s bridesmaid’s outfit.

February Textile Day

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Michele giving a Weaver’s Handshake to Cynara’s sweater, while chatting with Carol Avon.

Gudrun brought this rag rug done in double binding weave. She has asked Michele to do some dye magic to change the pink.

Micheles work in progress, a slip stitch pattern using three different colours of her handpainted silk/wool yarn.

Cynara unearthed a left sweater front which was started by her daughter 20 years ago along with the B&L wool and no pattern. Now, after a bit of swatching and head scratching Cynara has made the right front and inserted pockets to give it a modern flair.

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Neps and locks and thrums and snippets.Does your loom misbehave sometimes?

One of the first things to check is the nuts and bolts and screws that hold your loom together! They work themselves loose over time, and an imperceptible skew in your loom’s framework will be magnified and show up on your fell line. And the constant stresses on the parts will wear out the joints - just like our hips and knees.My ancient little counterbalance was having a few issues - loose joints, and the beater pivot bolts had worn the soft fir wood so that the beater was wobbly. I am so blessed to have a life partner - Mr. Solid - who will remind me to use my screwdriver regularly, and who could machine up new hardwood bushings to make the beater fall true.She’s so rock solid now, you could set off across the Atlantic on her!

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Weaver’s Sale at the Loft

Looney Lofters met at Evid’s for the official handover to this years team.

Evid made her famous Chai Tea, and the work has begun. And the team is growing! From each according to her ability, to each according to the need.

As well, Sandie, Evid and Barbara Birke are so delighted to have an incredibly organized Organizer - Cynthia - that they have not yet pried themselves loose.

The Sale’s dates are November 1st to the 29th.

We all need to get busy making our sale items!

"Is Piglet organdized too?" "We all are," said Rabbit, and off he went.A.A. Milne, E.H.Shepard

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Elaine Duncan’sTapestry Weaving Classes and Natural Dye Workshops

Tapestry Workshops and Natural Dyeing Courses for 2013:

July 16 – 19, 2013,  “From Idea to Tapestry”:  During this course we will go through the steps of designing from your inspiration to the final cartoon and tapestry.  Presentations will include topics such as “How do I develop a style?  Do I have a recognizable tapestry signature?  What inspires me and how can I translate this into tapestry?  We will start with your ideas and develop a cartoon making yarn, colour and technique choices until we have a fully developed cartoon, ready to weave.  Students will need to bring their ideas, their inspirations, yarns they like to use, and a portable tapestry loom as well as other equipment they like to use.  Cost of the workshop is $200.00.  Bring a bag lunch.  Tea and coffee will be provided.  This course will be held at the Bradley Center, Coombs, BC.

July 22 and 23, 2013: Natural Dyeing:  The first day we will use natural dyes such as weld, tansy, fustic, osage orange  to produce yellows and  cochineal and madder to produce reds.  The next day we will use the indigo vat to produce blues and overdye to get purples and greens.  Each participant will supply their own yarns.  Mordants and dyes are included in the price.  Cost is $100.00 which includes the mordants, modifiers and natural dyes.  Please bring your own bag lunch.  Tea, coffee, cold drinks will be provided.  Dress to suit the weather as the dye kitchen is outdoors.  This workshop will take place at Elaine’s home in Errington, BC.

August 13 and 14th, 2013:  Natural dye workshop ( for description see above).

August 20 and 21st, 2013:  Shibori and Indigo.  Using techniques such as folding, wrapping, clamping to form resists, we will dye cotton and linen fabrics to produce unique designs. Each person will need to bring their own fabrics to use.  Some tools and small equipment for this resist technique will be provided.  We will spend the first day preparing the fabrics.  The second day will see the preparation of the Indigo Vats and the dyeing of the pieces.  Dress to suit the weather for the second day as the dye kitchen is outdoors.  The cost of the two day course is $100.00.

September 10 – 13th, 2013:  Beginners Tapestry.  Learn to weave tapestry weaving on small copper pipe looms provided.  Tapestry techniques such as slits, warp interlocks, weft interlocks, building shapes, starting and finishing the tapestry will be discussed and a small sampler will be woven.  All yarns for warp and weft will be provided as well as the use of looms for the class.  Cost is $200.00.  Bring your bag lunch.  Coffee, tea will be provided.

October 7-10th, 2013:  Maiwa Handprints Symposium.  I will be teaching:  Tapestry Weaving Inspired by the Zapotec Weavers from Oaxaca, Mexico. Registration opens in June through the Maiwa website or in person.http://www.elaineduncan.com/classes/

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Coming to Duncan in October 2013to teach a two-day workshop . . . see details below!

Anita Luvera Mayer

WORKSHOP: Vested Interest/Magic Pouch

DESCRIPTION: This workshop will present an overview of how to transform vest patterns into a wide variety of designs. The lecture/demonstration will cover weaving with sewing thread, recycling shoelaces, lining methods, making vests reversible, photo transfer and more. Everyone will have the opportunity to try on a range of vest styles, learn how to size vests, and copy vest patterns.

Workshop students will also participate in a hands-on session creating, designing and completing a small “Magic Pouch” -- see examples on the left. Ways to combine crazy quilting, beading, needle lace, stitchery and shisha mirrors will be included in the making of the pouch. Participants will learn about sources and materials suitable for beading, ways to create and transfer designs, care of beaded items, beaded edges and fringes. Fabrics suitable for crazy quilting, how to combine fabric colors and textures, and quilting techniques will be explained along with ways to use unique embroidery stitches in creative ways. Inspiration will be provided through books, slides, ethnic examples and the instructor’s beaded and quilted garments. LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE: Novice to advanced

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 12 to 16

SUPPLY LIST:Scissors for paper and clothTape measure Pen/pencil/notebook Thimble (optional) Fabric or paper to copy vest patterns (enough for four short vests and one long style)Straight pins (12)Small square of white cloth to hold beads

DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27, 201310 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days

LOCATION: Meeting Room, Cowichan Exhibition Park, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy (west side at Mays Road intersection), Duncan. Please note that this room is at ground level and parking is just outside the building.

WORKSHOP FEE: $135 - payable in full at time of registration. Note - Supplies for the Magic Pouch kit (fabric, beads, needles, cord, embroidery thread) are included in the workshop fee.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 26, 2013. Mail your cheque for $135 (with the current date and payable to ‘Alison Irwin’) and the Registration Form on page 2 to Alison Irwin, 383 Arbutus Avenue, Duncan, BC V9L 5X6.

The !rst 16 to register will be in the workshop and those cheques will be deposited as they are received. All others applicants will go onto a Wait List. Should a paid up participant have to cancel, a refund will be issued if that place in the workshop can be !lled from the Wait List. The workshop will be cancelled if fewer than 12 students sign up by the August 26 deadline; in that situation all who have paid will be reimbursed their workshop/lecture fee.

ANY QUESTIONS?Contact me at

[email protected](250) 746-6330

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 THE ISLAND SHUTTLE IS RE-BORN!

Iʼm very excited to announce that the former Island Shuttle has been reborn as WEFT Fiber Arts Magazine  – the first issue will be available on March 1st!Many of you know me as the former producer of the Victoria FibreFest, an avid knitter and a longtime ambassador of all things fibre-related. The first time I laid eyes on the Island Shuttle (probably ten years ago now) I introduced myself to Dianne, offered my help if she ever needed it – and then boldly informed her that if she ever wanted to give it up, Iʼd be interested in taking it on. So when I saw ʻThe Shuttle Says Goodbyeʼ on the front page of the final issue, I had to call!What you might not know is that, in addition to my enthusiasm for all things fibre, I have a 25-year background as a freelance writer and publisher, so newsletter production is a great fit for me. After ʻlaying lowʼ here on Salt Spring Island for the last year-and-a-half, I was ready to jump back in – those of you who know me will be surprised that it took me this long!Dianne suggested that I do a ʻfresh startʼ instead of carrying on under the Island Shuttle banner.  So Iʼve changed its name and the publication frequency (it will be published every other month now), but otherwise, Iʼve always had the philosophy that ʻif it works, donʼt fix it!ʼ In other words, ad and subscription rates wonʼt change any time soon, and you can expect the same great coverage of news, events, contacts, and classifieds that made the Island Shuttle such a wonderful  resource for all of us!Hereʼs what Dianne had to say…“I think there is a place for a publication for fibre enthusiasts in British Columbia, one that connects people and organizations, introduces new people to sources, equipment and teachers and publicizes events. I wish Marilyn well with her new endeavour.”  

~ Dianne Cross, Editor/Publisher, former Island Shuttle ~If you are a former advertiser, Iʼd love to hear from you to re-start your ad. If you are a former subscriber, Iʼd love to hear from you to re-start your subscription. If youʼd like to be a NEW advertiser or subscriber, Iʼd love to hear from you to get you started!  If you are simply a former fan of Island Shuttle, I look forward to being read (and recommended!) by you, and to hearing from you (comments, critiques and suggestions welcome) as I build the new WEFT (Westcoast Enthusiasts For The Fibre Arts) Magazine! 

AD PRICES: A business card was $10, a quarter page $25 and a half page $50 for the two year subscription period.Subscriptions: are $20 for two years. Cheques can be made out to: Marilyn Guille DBA WEFT2878 Fulford-Ganges RdSalt Spring Island, BCV8K1X6PH: (250)653-4445    EMAIL: [email protected] I can be reached at (250)653-4445 and via email at [email protected] .Looking forward to hearing from you!  Thanks so much ...Marilyn Guille 

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Home Farm ShetlandsFleeces, rovings & batts in beautiful natural coloursfrom my small farm to your spinning wheel.Kathy Millar2881 Mountain Road,Duncan, BCV9L 6N4250 [email protected]

Purebred Angora GoatsMohair fleecesDevon Stringer2109 Ida Avenue,Shawnigan Lake, BC250 [email protected]://www.hummingbeefarm.webs.com/

Dunedin FarmRomney Marsh sheep growersJan and Dave Loop1677 Baldy Mountain Road.Shawnigan Lake, BC,V0R [email protected]://www.dunedinfarm.ca/Home.html

FOR SALE:Raw Black Welsh Mountain Sheep woolfairly clean and in good condition$10.00 per fleeceContact:Rosalie PowerGill-Power Hobby [email protected]

Local Fibre Sources

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Pacific Sun AlpacasJennifer & Alex Apostoli3791 Cavin RoadDuncan BC V9L 6T2Tel: (250) [email protected]

Bella Cria Farm

3930 Vaux Road, DuncanBritish Columbia, V9L 6S6Judy Gorton(250) 701-9998http://bellacria.com

Herb Wise FarmsPurebred Cotswold fleeceScott & Karla Henderson3060 Mount Sicker RoadChemainus, BC,V0R 1K4250 246-3606Westholme, [email protected]

http://www.herbwisefarms.com

Alpaca Farms " Koksilah/GraycottArden Jenkins3450 Kingburne DriveCobble Hill BC V0R 1L0Tel: (250) [email protected]

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Buttonladys Gallery3733 Frigate RoadRR # 2 North Pender IslandBritish Columbia , CanadaV0N 2 M21-250-629-6205<http://www.buttonladysgallery.com/>[email protected]

Jane Stafford Textiles142 Richard Flack Rd.Salt Spring Is., B.C.V8K1N4250 537-9468http://www.janestaffordtextiles.comOpen Monday to Thursday 10-4 andweekends by appointment.A great mail order source for a wide variety ofyarns in a beautiful colour selection.Books, Yarn, Weaving and SpinningEquipment and lots of information.Weaving Retreats throughout the year: checkout our retreat page on the website.

Leola’s StudioThe studio is located behind the Loom atWhippletree Junction.3705 Trans Canada Highway,Duncan, BC.V9L 6E1250 [email protected] will be offered in Textile arts,Weaving, 4&8 Harness, Woven Tapestry,Spinning, Dyeing and Felting.

Textile Sources

Treenway Silks2060 Miller CourtLakewood, CO, 80215, USAToll free: 1.888.383.7455Email: [email protected]–free 1.888.383.7455 • T: 303.233.SILK(7455)F: 303.223.3411Our office hours are Monday to Thursday, 9amto 4pm (Mountain time).

[email protected]><http://www.maiwa.com/>© Maiwa Handprints Ltd6-1666 Johnston Street,Granville Island, Vancouver, BCV6H 3S2

The LoomWhippletree Junction3705 Trans Canada HighwayDuncanV9L 6E1250 [email protected]

Ingrid’s Yarn & Needlework133 Craig Street,Duncan, BCV9L 1M8250 [email protected]://www.ingridsyarn.com/

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<www.earthues.com>Michele Wipplinger5129 Ballard Ave NWSeattle WA [email protected]@aol.com

http://www.dharmatrading.com/newsletter/

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Equipment available for Guild members’ use

Ball winderAshford spinning wheelDrum carder- Fine clothDrum carder- Coarse ClothEaselFloor Inkle loom with foot treadles /warping boardLarge Stainless steel Dye PotLouet 40 8-shaft table loomMcMorran yarn balancePickerLouet wool combsTable clothsFirst priority for the use of the Louet table loom will be for study groups andworkshops. Next in line, Guild members for personal use, with a damagedeposit for a period of one month.Damage deposit of $25 for the louet table loom and $10 deposit for all otherequipment. Deposits will be repaid upon return of equipment in clean andgood order.For more information or pickup of equipment please contactValerie Rennie-Bell <[email protected]> 250 748 3756Michele Pace <[email protected]>

Note: From January 10, 2012, The TSWG Equipment will be stored inSt. Peterʼs Church Hall. All items will be catalogued. Equipment needsto be signed out, and deposits need to be made before any piece can beremoved from the Hall.

Member’s WebsitesJennifer Apostoli: Alpaca fleeces etc.: <http://www.pacificsunalpacas.com/>Anne Fulton: Hand knit Lace, Felted clothing and Felting supplies, Classes. <[email protected]>Cynara de Goutiere: <www.cynaradegoutiere.com>Alison Irwin: Teaching textiles techniques: <[email protected]>Bonnie Murray: Natural dyes, mordants, embroidery floss, linen thread: <[email protected].>Rosalie Power: Black Welsh Mountain Sheep: <www.gillpowerhobbyfarm.vpweb.ca

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Administrator: Sandi Doerksen,Two positions vacantTreasurer: Karen Lengyeltoti.Library: Jan Mackinnon-Loop.Card Sender: Sandi Doerksen.Guild Mail: Jan and Karen.Membership list: Cynthia Leuven.Island Shuttle contact: Diane Lee.Newsletter: Cynara de GoutiereArchivist: Toni Gatland.CFFF contacts: Michele Pace and Janette Lorimer, bothare looking for two new coordinators to take over their jobGuild Equipment:Valerie Rennie-Bell.Michele PaceDistaff Day coordinators are Sandy Riecken andBonnie Murray.Jan has Keys to the hall.

Guild meetings are held on the second Tuesday of eachmonth, except during the months of July, August.Note: June and December are Potluck Luncheon meetings held at a member’s house or at St. Peterʼs Church Hall in Duncan.TSWG business year runs from June 1st to May 31st.TSWG meetings are held in St. Peterʼs Church Hallon Church Road in Duncan (off Maple Bay Road).Meetings are held from 10:00 to 2:00.After a short business session, the rest of the time isspent sharing show and tell textiles, and at times we runtextile demonstrations or bring in a speaker.TSWG mailing address is:P.O. Box 676, Duncan, BC V9L 3Y1For additional information contact:Sandi Doerksen,<[email protected]>

Scent-Free EnvironmentJust a gentle reminder that our meetings are scent-free, due tosensitivities and allergies of several members.Hope you understand.

Library news up date

Jan MacKinnon-Loop would like to remind you all that librarymaterials need to be returned in time. Please check yourbookshelves for overdue TSWG-library books, magazines, videosand DVDs, and return them at the next meeting.

TSWG ADMINISTRATIVE WORKING GROUP

Contributers to this issue:Alison IrwinCynara de GoutiereDiane LeeGutenburg.orgE.H.. ShepardA.A.MilneElaine DuncanAnnelise Friedlander

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Endnote

The Spinning Wheel Lhermitte Leon Augustin - French Painter 1844-1925