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Registration for the conference is ongoing, although many workshops are already full. Late Registration fees kick in on April 1. We have quite a few members who have already registered. There are several exhibits to enter, even if you are not attending, and the towel exchange. Go to www.mafafiber.org for more information. • Spotlight on Fashion Show and … Continue reading “MAFA Conference Information”
Quick update on our progress with the MAFA goodie bag contribution … pin cushions! We have 100 completed! Thanks to everyone who has helped. We have many more to stuff, sew closed, and attach the guild business card and ribbon. Our goal is 200. Come ready on Saturday to jump and help during the guild … Continue reading “MAFA Goodie Bags”
The Engagement Committee meets the first Thursday of the month. All guild members are encouraged to attend! Future meeting dates can be found on the guild calendar. The purpose of this committee is to explore and promote ways in which the guild can support its members’ fiber interests, grow the guild, and expand its reach … Continue reading “Guild Engagement Committee:”
Craft & Chat meets on the third Tuesday of each month, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Zoom. Chat with other guild members as you work on your projects in the comfort of your own home. All types of fiber arts are welcome. We hope to see you there! If you are willing to share … Continue reading “Craft & Chat:”
Do you want or need a fiber arts demonstration? The Fredericksburg Spinners and Weavers Guild (FSWG) offers demonstrations to the community to raise awareness of the beauty and benefits of learning and practicing fiber arts. We like to talk about: If you or your organization would like to explore demonstartions or learning opportunities through the … Continue reading “Fiber Arts in the Community”
Guild meetings are held in the basement level of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library,Fredericksburg Branch, on Caroline Street. Future meetings will take place on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:00 at the Fredericksburglibrary. Program schedule to come. November 8 – Library room #3 December 13 – Holiday party Hull Baptist Memorial church January … Continue reading “Guild Meetings for 2026”
“I started from my sleep with horror; a cold dew covered my forehead, my teeth chattered, and every limb became convulsed; when, by the dim and yellow light of the moon, as it forced its way through the window shutters, I beheld the wretch—the miserable monster whom I had created.” Mary Shelley, Frankenstein, 1818. So … Continue reading “Frankensocks! A gothic tale of sock knitting gone wrong – and right again”