This arrived via e-mail today: “As many of you know, Laura Fry is seriously ill. Her doctor won’t allow her to travel this summer. On Tues she notified us that she deeply regrets that she cannot come to NEWS. We…
Middle Earth Farm (http://mefamesbury.wordpress.com/) in Amesbury MA has several dorset x sheep. They have just been been given a fleece cut & this yummy wool needs a crafty new home. A few of you lucky ladies have already claimed a…
If anyone is interested – “The Weavers Guild of Boston has a 40″ 12-shaft Macomber loom in need of some loving refurbishing and new parts (I’m told nothing big – nuts and bolts primarily) for sale. The wood is in…
I bought some Organic Cotton Yarn (Fox Fibre) from a woman that was running an ad on Craigslist. She has already sold her loom and isn’t weaving anymore. Her yarn is priced a little less than 1/2 price from the…
I am just hopping around here with excitement! The news is out – the Summer 2011 issue of Wild Fibers has been published. Keep your eyes peeled.
There are still a few seats remaining in Margaret’s next class, Amazing Overshot!, beginning May 18th. For those of you who missed this class the last time around, now is your chance to weave a fantastic overshot table runner in…
With the combined effort of Ted, Gail, and Lady NOBO, there are photos of our April anniversary meeting in our Galleries section. Take a few moments to revisit (or visit) the celebration. I invite everyone to share a highlight or…
Here’s the recipe for the snack I brought the other night. It was found at: http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/parmesan-scallion-pastry-pinwheels-00000000044922/ Makes about 20, they say it serves 8 Ingredients: * 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from a 17.25-ounce box), thawed about 45 minutes *…
Eileen Fitzgerald was able to find a most accomplished weaver to pre-jury any items intended for NEWS exhibits. That’s the first step, along with completely filling out the entry forms, for anyone wishing to enter one of the NEWS shows.…
I stand corrected from what I said last night. The ATHM Tapestry show goes all this weekend, through Sunday, May 1st. Sue Jones and I went today. It is FABULOUS! Cancel your weekend plans! Do not miss this! I’m serious.…