Card Weaving—no sleight of hand

"Pick a card . . . any card . . ." An informative demonstration on Card Weaving was presented at the August Riverbend Fiber Arts Guild meeting. Brenda P. provided information on the history of this weaving method which uses cards with holes through which yarns are threaded. The turning of the cards and the position of the colored yarns create the patterns in the finished woven piece. Information was given on how to weave for tubular and flat formats.

After the presentation, guild members had the opportunity for some hands-on experimentation using the tools and supplies of this "loom-less" weaving process.

Got cards up your sleeve? A visit to this meeting of the Riverbend Fiber Arts Guild showed how turning your cards can create a winning "band."


Guild Show and Tell

Warping a loom with one peg

Members of the Riverbend Fiber Arts Guild found much interest in the program at the June meeting, "Warping a Rigid Heddle Loom using One Peg." Shown here are Pat K. and Phyllis N. demonstrating the process of dressing a table top loom using a single peg. The process was quick and easy and accomplished in approximately 20 minutes. After the demonstration, members and visitors were given the opportunity to weave using the table top looms.

The Show and Tell portion of the meeting included knitted mitts, felted tote bags, entrelac knitting, hand dyed yarns and woven and knitted items using renewable fibers.

Shearing rained out, rain date set

Lightning and rain storms caused the cancellation of the alpaca shearing day. However, Riverbend Fiber Arts Guild members spent time indoors touring Susan's fiber studio with her many looms, spinning wheels, fibers and handmade items. Lunch and a Knit-In followed. Pictured here is Paula P. winding a newly purchased hank of alpaca yarn.

The rain date for the shearing is set for Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. Food and refreshments will be on hand. My Little Darlings Alpaca Farm. Everyone is welcome!