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MEETING THE GOALS OF OUR GUILD
Some of the ways we promote and advance handweaving include our Learning Challenge, Art Fair Committee, Equipment for Loan, and an extensive Library of weaving/fiber arts books all discussed below. Study Groups are another important aspect of our Guild. See our Study Groups page for further information.
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Barbara's piece from a previous Challenge ~ "Photo Finish" Scarf
2009 Challenge: “Body Language, ABC” Weave a wearable, designed with the following in mind: A: a PURPOSE of the item such as: B: a LEARNING GOAL for you in the project such as: -and- C: a PERSONAL CHALLENGE for you in the project such as: Present your project at the December 2009 meeting, telling us: what your ABCs were, what you learned, and what you would do differently next time.
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A Learning Challenge - 2010
After presentations of our 2009 challenge "Body Language, ABC" projects at our holiday party, members were challenged for 2010 ... Illinois Prairie Weavers Guild - 2010 Challenge click here for printable flyer “Thrills with Twills (ABC)” Weave something in a twill structure, identifying for youself one or more of the following: A: a PURPOSE of the item B: a LEARNING GOAL for you in the project -and- C: a PERSONAL CHALLENGE for you in the project Present your project at the December 2010 meeting, telling us: what your ABCs were, what you learned, and what you would do differently next time. P.S. Everything in a Challenge is completely optional, meant only to inspire and challenge you in your personal journey as a weaver! So accept whatever parts of the challenge you wish and feel free to ignore the rest! Good Luck and Happy Weaving!!! More information is available at our monthly Guild meetings or contact Challenge Coordinator, Barbara H or email the guild with your questions at: IllinoisPrairieWeavers@yahoo.com Join the fun! Be part of the holiday meeting show & tell December 2010.
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Equipment For Loan To Members
The guild owns 4 looms for loan to members: - 8-shaft Structo sample loom
- 4-shaft table loom, 14"
- Harrisville floor loom, 4-shaft, 25"
- Triangle loom - see photo
These looms may be borrowed free of charge and are circulated among members as needed.
Library ... For Loan to Members
The Guild owns an extensive library of books, workshop and study group samples, magazines and videos for loan to members at no cost. Our new titles are: - Weaving Contemporary Rag Rugs
- Shaker Textiles
- Woven Shibori, Catharine Ellis
- Happy Weaving from Vav Magazine
- Time to Weave, Jane Patrick
- Best of Weavers: Doubleweave
- Lace and Lacey Weaves, Mary E. Snyder
Some of the titles in our library are: - The Coverlet Book Early American Handwoven Coverlets, Helene Bress
- The Joy Of Handweaving, Osma Gallinger Todd
- Weaving: A Creative Approach For Beginners, Clara Creager
- Weaving As An Art Form, Theo Morman
- The Weaving, Spinning, Dyeing Book, Rachel Brown
- Warping Your Loom And Tying On New Warps, Peggy Ostercamp
Click here to view/print a complete list of Library Titles
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TRIANGLE LOOM
Triangle loom for loan to members. Sign-up to borrow at the next meeting or email for delivery at the next meeting. The loom breaks down for transport.
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Some of this year's additions to the Guild Library
Seven new books have been added to our library this year. Along with our regular annual additions, and donations, some are specifically in memory of members lost this past year on subjects they enjoyed weaving. |
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