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THRUMS ~ FRESNO WEAVERS & SPINNERS
The guild meets the 2nd Saturday of each month, except October: at the Clovis Senior Center, 840 4th Street, in Clovis. Remember to use the West door. Meeting starts at 9:30a.m. Dues are due in June for 2008-2009–$30 per year. Newsletter deadline: 3rd Friday of each month
Our next meeting will be Saturday, August 9, 2008 @ 9:30AM
Da Prez Sez
We had so much fun finishing up our basket project. I know at times I felt as if I were all thumbs but then I began to get into the project and suddenly I had dexterous fingers again and the project grew almost to completion. Great thanks and acknowledgement to Leslie and the Clovis Sr. Center as they stuck it out and let many participants complete their basket.
Please keep in mind that the August meeting with be “Button, Button, Who Made that Button?” with Gail Orange leading us through the process. If you happen to own a toaster oven please bring it along for curing your buttons.
Da Trez Sez
I want to thank everyone for paying the dues in such a timely manner. I have compiled the membership roster for 2008-2009. The roster will be at the August meeting, if you are unable to attend, please let Gail know and she will snail mail one to you. If you find errors in your information please give me a call to let me know and the correction will be made. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me, I am almost always available by phone. I am happy to show any Guild member any part of the Guild’s books and answer any questions. Dennis Keplinger / P.O. Box 4341 / Fresno, CA / 93744-4341 / 559.224.4430
Minute Thrums (my knute thrums)
Juli opened the July meeting. Dennis had copies of the treasurers’ report.
Old Business
Fresno Fair – Kathy McCauley has volunteered to Chair the Fair Committee. We will need volunteers to man the booth. Please contact Kathy if you are able to volunteer.( CWITB@cs.com ) Juli asked Tish if the knitters group would be interested in sharing our booth to display their knitted items and help man the booth. Tish was going to check with the knitters and get back to us.
Please remember to get your items ready for the Fair, time is short. We need your participation. Thanks
We have secured Jannie Taylor “5 Easy Pieces” Workshop on May 9-10, 2009. At this time the workshop will be at the Senior Center. Sign up sheet will be at the August meeting. More details later. If you aren’t able to attend, please call or e-mail to be added to the sign up sheet.
New Business
We had a guest, Andrea Christenson. She is a member of the Fiber Guild. Thanks for coming, we hope to see you again.
We will have our 2008-2009 Roster available at the meeting. If you are unable to attend and would like a roster, let me know and I will snail mail one to you.
Kathy’s name was drawn. Juli brought a goodie basket for the basket weaving workshop.
Irma was under the weather, Bea volunteered to be the sunshine person and send a card.
Alice has the formula for dye used in the Shabori Workshop from Conference. It will be at the meeting, if you would like a copy let me know.
Sharing
Alice took a beading class at Bead Artistry. She brought several bracelets she made and has 4 Shabori items off the loom, not dyed but she did dye a T shirt.
Marti crocheting a baby blanket
Juli brought buttons and buttons with backs to show what we will be doing next month. She also brought information about the drop cloths from Fresno Ag for the sewing workshop in May 2009
Kathy has towels on her loom and is finishing her Pendleton selvedge ends rug, pillow and sample on another.
Bea is working on a lamp shade.
We are trying to have short meetings so that we may spend more time sharing and doing workshops. The Prez will give a brief overview of what was discussed and/or decided at the Executive Meeting. Anyone interested in attending Executive meetings, please contact Gail. ggo@netptc.net.
CHRISTMAS EXCHANGE
Bea has graciously extended an invitation to have our Christmas Exchange at her home. The time will be 11a-2p. Bring a dish, its Pot luck.
TOWELS are our theme. – This is NOT a Christmas Theme. These are towels which are hand woven or embellished by the Guild member. We are looking for towels which can be used year ‘round.
FWS Study Group(s) for 2008-2009
Demonstration and Display: Leslie LeMon, Chair, Bea Olson, Cherrie Smith, and Anita Pazeian Kathy McCauley
Weave Structure Round-Robin – Host’s Home, Host’s Loom, Host’s Weave Choice, Host’s choice day & time.
Anita Pazeian, Irma Eaton, Kathy McCauley, Gail Orange, Alice Kennedy, Lee Johnson, Leslie LeMon, Cherrie Smith, Juli Macht
September 20th Saturday, will be at Kathy McCauley’s home – Huck Lace 9:30a
November 1st, Saturday, will be at Alice Kennedy’s home – Undulating Twill 9:45a
January - Open for discussion – topic undecided

INTERESTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
Anita will be attending a Takadai workshop taught by Roderick Owen in Fort Bragg in October.

Civil War Revisited is coming. It will be held October 18 – 19. If you would like to volunteer to demonstrate for this event, please let Cherrie know no later than September 5 so she can get passes for you. You can participate for a few hours, one day or both days. Just let her know what you want to do. We have helpers if you need someone to help carry your “stuff” and family is welcome.

We have not heard from the Fresno Historical Society what battle is being reenacted but we have heard that the submarine that was there a few years ago will be back on display.

Costumes are required; long skirt, button down blouse, and footwear that might pass. We want to look the part, but there is no need to spend a lot of money.

This is a lot of fun for everyone. I hope you will be available to join us.
Cherrie
OTHER GUILD / GROUP MEETINGS IN OUR AREA
Handweavers of the Valley - Exeter: Monthly meeting is 2nd Saturday of month Exeter Memorial Building 10 A M.
HiLander Fiber Artists – Oakhurst: Weekly Tuesday meetings at Louisette’s home 9-noon, 559-683 6944 for info. Monthly meeting 1st Sunday, Priscilla 559-683-8293 for info.
Bear Mtn Fiber Arts – Squaw Valley: Squaw Valley Library – 1st & 2nd Thursday evenings 6-9PM & last Sunday of month 10-4
FWS Guild Calendar for 2008-2009
2008
August 9 – Button, Button, Who made the Button – Gail
August 15-18 American Craft Council Show – San Francisco
Sept 13 – Print, Paint, Surface Design – Terry Gilmore
Sept 27 - CNCH Liaison Meeting
October 1-13 - Big Fresno Fair – we need volunteers to help man the booth
Oct 11 – No meeting – Fresno Fair / Civil War
Oct 18-19 Civil War – Contact Cherrie Smith
Nov 8 – Spinning 101: Or how to spin the yarn you want – Lee Johnson
Dec 13 – Xmas Exchange at Bea Olson’s: 11-2 – Pot Luck - Towels
– Handwoven or Hand Embellished
- 2009
Jan 10 Weave Copper – Leslie and Juli
Feb 14 Spin–In & Open Discussion – Problem Solving
Mar 6-8 ASCH Conference – Color Connects Riverside, CA
Mar 14 Warp Loom(s) for May Demo Tentative
Apr 11 Mary Hetts-Baskets with Leslie LeMon
April 24-27 Alternate Conference – Sonoma, CA
May 9-10 5 Easy Pieces with Jannie Taylor – 2 day workshop
June 13 Weaving Demonstration for Beginners
June 19-21 Black Sheep Gathering – Eugene Oregon Tentative Date
July 18 Annual Lambtown Dixon, CA Tentative date
Oct 25-Nov 1 SOAR Bend, Oregon
2010 Conference in Santa Clara Dates TBA

NOTE: Fresno Weavers & Spinners would like to exchanges newsletters with other Guilds in CNCH or ?? Please forward this newsletter to other Guilds, we would appreciate hearing from them. They will be included on our mailing list. Thank you for your help. Our e-mail address is ggo@netptc.net.