- CRRL: Self-Sufficiency Skills Workshop: Spinning and Weaving:
Spinning and Weaving: February 14, 2:30 – 4:30 pm at Fredericksburg Branch library (Guild demo event) - Fiber Arts in the CommunityDo 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… Read more: Fiber Arts in the Community
- Guild Meetings for 2025-26
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… Read more: Guild Meetings for 2025-26 - Watch “A Revolution in Handspinning” on YouTubeThanks to Aileen for sharing this with us. It should put a smile on your face .
- July Newsletter InputIf you have, or think you might have input for the July newsletter, please make sure to send it to me (Lesley) by May 25th. There will not be a newsletter in July; the June newsletter will be a June/July combined edition. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Lesley
- January 2016 NewsletterHappy New Year Everyone, Here is the January newsletter. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know.January 2016 – Web
- Change in Program – November 2015Due to some unforseen circumstances, I need to postpone the field trip to the Textile Museum. Instead I would like to to have an extended show and tell and a Q&A session. Spinners, bring your wheels and spindles… Let’s do some spinning.
- Virginia Fall Fiber Festival has been CancelledAll, I regret to inform you that due to the imminent threat of bad weather, and an abundance of caution for the safety of all involved, the festival organizers have elected to cancel this year. As of right now there are no plans to reschedule the events. I have no information about what to do… Read more: Virginia Fall Fiber Festival has been Cancelled
- Day 1 Was a Lot of FunDay 1 of our 2-day workshop with Beth Brown-Reinsel was a lot of fun, and productive. As you can see, we were working on Latvian style fingerless mitts.
- July 4th Volunteer RequestVolunteer opportunity for 4th of July events: Ferry Farm 4th of July from 10 – 4 We could use more afternoon volunteers to demonstrate and/or assist folks wanting to try their hand at weaving, spinning and knitting. Colonial costumes encouraged but not mandatory. Contact Keren Pritchett or Fran Slaterbeck for more info. Port… Read more: July 4th Volunteer Request
- Possible Yarn DonationWe have been contacted by the daughter of a retired weaver in Alexandria that would be interested in donating some yarn to members of the guild. Here is a link to some photos of the yarns she has available. If you are interested, please let me know and I can forward you her contact information.
- Don’t Forget…This Monday (27 April) the spinner’s study group will meet at the guild studio from 6:30-7:30. Maryland Sheep and Wool is next week. Weather is looking good and if you need some additional information, here is the link to the festival’s website: http://sheepandwool.org/
- No Spinners’ Study Guide – January 26Due to the the weather forecast, we are not going to hold a group tonight. The next meeting will be after our next meeting on February 14th. Be safe out there.
- Selling Your Creations at the Guild’s StudioAll, Directly after the guild’s meeting in February (the 14th) there will be a “Sellers” meeting. This is for those of you how are already selling items at the guild’s studio space and for those that would like to learn how to sell items at the studio.
- Newsletters UpdatedI have to admit I have been a little lax with getting these posted for you all. Tonight I added the newsletters for May, August, September, November and December 2014 bringing us all up to date. You can find all the newsletters here and the new ones just added are linked below. May 2014 August 2014… Read more: Newsletters Updated
- From the Heart Stitchers presents the “Waste Not Workshop” in FredericksburgDate: Saturday March 14 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 pm Location: 5994 Plank Road, Fredericksburg – Ruritan Building Yarn Swap and learn what to do with Novelty and other yarns. We will have yarn, patterns and help available. We are going to do a yarn swap – bring those skeins you don’t like and swap for something you… Read more: From the Heart Stitchers presents the “Waste Not Workshop” in Fredericksburg
- FSWG Member Studio Space DirectoryAre you a guild member that has a studio space open to the public that you would like to share? Please fill in this form, and your studio will be listed in the guild’s directory. Loading…
- FAMCC BREAKFAST WITH THE CURATOR LECTURE WITH LORIE MCCOWN, 2013 QUILT NATIONAL ARTISTFredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center’sBreakfast with the Curator series Fredericksburg, VA – Join the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center (FAMCC) for coffee and a light breakfast during its Breakfast with the Curator series. On December 9 at 9 am local artist Lorie McCown, will speak about the art of quilting and her work in the 2013 Quilt… Read more: FAMCC BREAKFAST WITH THE CURATOR LECTURE WITH LORIE MCCOWN, 2013 QUILT NATIONAL ARTIST
- Let’s Stitch Yarn DonationsWe need your yarn. Please look through your stashes for yarn that we can use for this year’s event. Pass the word along to friends and family too. Donations can be left in the guild studio. Thanks!
- Spinner’s Study Group – 22 September PostponedThe spinner’s study group for tonight will be postponed until 29 Sept. Sorry for the short notice. I thought it was supposed to be next week. The holiday has me still off schedule.
MAFA updates
- MAFA Conference InformationRegistration 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… Read more: MAFA Conference Information
- MAFA Goodie Bags
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… Read more: MAFA Goodie Bags
Committee News
Guild Engagement Committee
Hospitality Committee
- Hospitality
Mary Snellings is accepting sign-ups for Snack donations for 2025. Refreshments and snacks are served after each member’s meeting. We like to try many things, whether they are purchased or homemade. We like to try new recipes too. Text her at (540) 589-0173 to reserve your favorite month! She will also circulate a clipboard at… Read more: Hospitality
Education and Outreach Committee
- Maker Faire at the Bull Run LibrarySaturday June 7 More info to come
Programs Committee
- 8-12-25 Painting Fabric with natural stamps
- 7-12-25 MAFA retreat program
- Fiber Arts Hacks – 5-10-25
- Needle Felting 4-12-25 program
- A Circular Sock-Knitting Machine (CSM) in Action
A special thanks to member Aileen C. and Denise K. for taking the time to demonstrate, film, and edit this video! It was premiered for the Guild on 9 April 2022.
Tech Squad
All sorts of updates coming soon