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Convergence in Milwaukee

August 8, 2016

Our Guild was represented this August at Convergence in Milwaukee by twelve DFHG members attending.  Our own Janet Meany was there signing copies of the new printing of her Rag Rug book.  Anyone who has been unable to locate a... View Article

2016 Annual Fiber Retreat

August 1, 2016

The annual fiber retreat was graciously hosted in July by Helmutt and Ruth Schmidt-Beaumler at their beautiful home set amongst the cedar trees in Castle Danger.  Those fortunate enough to attend enjoyed a relaxing retreat with great conversation and meals... View Article

2016 Spring Meeting

April 8, 2016

Highlights of our Spring, 2016 meeting included the election of new guild officers and show and tell. Welcome to our new officers: President – Katie Chmielewski President-Elect – Teresa Clayton Secretary – Kathy Wolfe Treasurer – Kit Sitter Member at... View Article

Fiber Skills Teacher Workshop

March 25, 2016

On Friday, March 5, the Guild hosted a workshop for the Northeast region art teachers. Guild members taught the teachers a number of easy dyeing, felting, and weaving projects that could be used for K-12 students.  After the hands on... View Article

2015 Fiber Fair and Sale

December 8, 2015

Thanks to an a great turnout from DFHG Members and the support of our wonderful community, the December 5, 2015 Fiber Sale was a great success! Thank you to all who supported our guild by shopping, spreading the word, and... View Article

Spinning Study Group Dye Day

August 15, 2015

Saturday, August 8, this study group dyed knitted “blanks.”  A month or so before the meeting spinners hand spun white yarn and gave it to Dave.  Dave used his knitting machine to knit each spinner’s hand spun yarn into a... View Article

Weaving in Norway

March 29, 2015

Carol Colburn was a teacher for a weaving program in Norway and gave an awesome and inspiring program about it.  She started with a power point slide show with beautiful and amazing photos of the Norwegian setting as well as... View Article

By Member for Member

February 15, 2015

The first Saturday of February is the annual By Member – For Member Workshop Day.  This year, there were three exciting workshops. Marty taught Fair Isle Style Dyeing (space dyeing a lengthy skein of yarn for sock knitting.) Louise taught... View Article