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Guild Meeting - November 14, 7pm, doors open at 6PM for social knitting
Kim Biegler is the processor and owner of Ewethful Fiber Farm & Mill in Halsey, OR. She will be speaking at the meeting about all aspects of wool and yarn making in Oregon. From growing fiber and purchasing fiber from other growers, different types of wool and their attributes and the yarn making process. Sourcing to scouring to yarn and all the steps in between making Ewethful yarns one of the few yarns completely grown and milled in the PNW. She will also be bringing her yarn and fibers for sale! |
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Guild Meeting - December 12, 7pm, doors open at 6PM for social knitting
Lessons from a Knit Wit – Brad Clark: Author, Artist, and Professional Speaker. In addition to showing art around Portland, Brad speaks at conferences, conventions and business meetings. Audiences leave inspired to put their best energy toward their best work… so they can live their best lives. Like a professional Organizer helps clean out your closets, Brad helps entrepreneurs and leaders de-clutter, change perspective, and find joy in their work and personal lives. But… for this December Guild meeting he will share a special presentation: Lessons from a Knit Wit. Brad and his life-long sweetheart, Cheri, owned The Naked Sheep Knit Shop for 12 years. Cheri is now a designer and instructor working at Twisted Yarn Shop. Living with a knitter for over 30 years has taught Brad a lot. He will be sharing insightful lessons, humorous stories, and tips to keep from unraveling during the holidays and all year long. He will also be selling and signing copies of his Knitting-themed Children's book, There's Only One You. www.etsy.com/listing/559301258/theres-only-one-you-childrens-book?ref=shop_home_active_1 |
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Guild Meeting - January 9th, doors open at 6PM for social knitting
Debbie Stone will talk to us about gauge, fabric and ease. Having learned to knit and crochet at an early age from both of her grandmothers, fiber arts have always been an important part of Debbi's life. Her designs can be found on Ravelry at The Stitches Of My Life Designs where she goes by the name of cockeyed, for obvious reasons. She also collaborates on designs with Marcy Vandale under the label Adventure Du Jour Designs, all of which can be found on Ravelry as well. Along with designing, Debbi teaches knitting and technology classes at local yarn shops in the Portland area. She also has partnered with Stephanie Pearl-McPhee and co-hosts the 3 Strung Along knitting/spinning retreats each year held at The Resort at Port Ludlow in Port Ludlow, Washington where she teaches as well. |