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March 2025 Newsletter

Guild Calendar

Guild Meeting

Monday, March 17th

10:00 am to Noon

Gooseberry Room

North Berkeley Senior Center

Study Group

Saturday, March 22nd

10:00 am to Noon

Susie Hodges' house

Topic: Krokbragd and Bound Weaves

Get Together

Monday, April 7th

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Gooseberry Room

North Berkeley Senior Center​

President's Message

Dear Fellow Weavers,

Welcome Spring! I see blossoms peeking out from the rain and life feels hopeful once more.

 

Thanks again to our Newsletter & Communications Person, Bernie, for setting up the Janet Phillips presentation in February. Janet is

always so inspiring. Wakes up my little gray cells every time.

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March Meeting

It did move the 2nd half of the Peter Collingwood video to our March meeting. The second half takes place in his weaving studio. He

shows how he adapted his looms to do specific weaves and pieces. This video is about 35 minutes long.

 

CNCH Asilomar news

This year’s Grant Silent Auction Theme will be a Project Tote filled with inspiration. Think exotic fibers, vibrant colors and distant lands.

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Ideally, each guild will put together a tote; individuals are also welcome to produce their own tote. The tote should include everything needed for a complete project: yarn, fiber, basket making materials, etc. and ideas/instructions for one or two different items that can be made from the contents of the tote.

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One idea: Prepare the fabric for a large rag rug in a bag made of that fabric. Include either cotton or linen warp yarn, ski or rag shuttles,  tapestry needles for the finish work.

 

Please bring ideas and inspiration on Monday so we can start making this donation a reality.

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Monday is also St. Patrick’s day - remember to wear green. All show-and-tell projects welcome, especially those with green threads!

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Happy Weaving. ~ Vicky

Meetings

Guild Meeting

Date: Monday, March 17th , St. Patrick's Day

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

 

Topics: 

  • Peter Collingwood video, part 2

  • CNCH updates and Project Tote planning

  • Show and Tell

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The Golden Gate Weavers Guild meets the third Monday of the month, 10:00am to Noon in the Gooseberry Room, at the North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave, or on Zoom. No meetings in July, August and December.

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Study Group

Our Study Group meets Saturday, March 22, 10 AM, at Susie Hodges' house, 1272 Queens Rd, Berkeley.

 

This will be our last meeting on Krokgragd and Bound Weaves. Bring samples, drafts, and what you have done to share. Two looms will be available to weave on or to take home for a month. Possible subjects for discussion will be how to finish off krokbragd pieces and 4 shaft bound weave woven on opposites with a rosepath threading.

 

Bring your suggestions of subjects you would like to work on at the April meeting.

Get Togethers

Date: Monday, April 7th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

An informal gathering and an opportunity to discuss the Peter Collingwood video, Show and Tell, and review the Study Group's Krokbragd and Bound Weaves.

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Get Togethers are on the first  Monday of the month, 1:00 - 3:00 pm in the Gooseberry Room, at the North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave.

Show and Tell

Janet Phillips "Colour and Weave Structures" talk takeaways:

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  • What is it: 2 colors in the warp and the same 2 colors in the weft

  • Examples: shadow weave, deflected double weave, block weave, double weave, to generate pure color in the weave

  • Approach - weave gamps, and :

    • Cut and change select warp threads 

    • Mix thick and thin threads, i.e. use a Think black warp thread with a thin black in weft, and visa versa for White

    • “Shrepp” - play with EPI to move between balanced and repp weave

  • Books: Designing Woven Fabrics & Exploring Woven Fabrics, https://www.janetphillips-weaving.co.uk/shop 

Krokbragd  Study Group and Get Together

Lonnie weaving on her Louet Jane loom, Bernie's "turned Krokbragd" sheep & sheep dogs, Koko's Krokbragd.

Something Green

Koko's green scarf and Bernie's green cottolin towels.   

CNCH News

 

 

www.cnch.org 

 

CNCH 2025 - April 24-27, at Asilomar

 

CNCH 2027 Planning - Get Involved!

    • Area Three, which includes GGW, is planning the 2027 Conference

    • Details TBD from the new co-chairs

EVENTS

Resources

Publications

Podcasts

  • Haptic and Hue - podcast series that explores textiles traditions, now in their 6th season (so many great stories) - https://hapticandhue.com/ 

Guild Members Recommendations

Board of Directors

President - Vicky McAdams Vickybees@comcast.net

Treasurer - Karen Schwartz 

Acting Secretary - Karen Tripp 

Newsletter/Comms - Bernie Geuy bernie.geuy@gmail.com

Programs - POSITION OPEN

Membership - Koko Baker 

Librarian - Sarah Leverett 

Historian - POSITION OPEN

CNCH Liaison - Sheila Fitzgerald

Webmaster -friendly guild member

Newsletter Deadline:

Please submit any items to be included in the Newsletter by the 2nd Sunday of the month.

Email: bernie.geuy@gmail.com

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