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PPWG�

WEEKLY�Issue One, Volume One�

IN THIS ISSUE:�PIKES PEAK WEAVERS GUILD -- COLORADO SPRINGS, CO�

Newsletter�February 2009�

February Program page 2�

February Workshop page 2�

Norman Kennedy’s Visit page 3�

February Weaving Sample pages 4-5�

Melissa Weaver Dunning’ s Classes pages 6-7�

Announcements page 8�

50th Anniversary Shirts & Socks page 9�

Minutes & Committee Reports pages 10-11�

Website News page 11�

Library News page 12�

Directory Changes/New Members page 12�

PPWG Calendar page 13�

Hospitality page 13�

Sample Schedule page 14�

Officers and Chairpersons page 15�

Advertisements pages 15 - 17�

Tartan woven by W. Walker�

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February Program�700 Years of Rigid Heddle Band Weaving�

By Cindy Ruesink�

The earliest European image of a rigid�heddle is in the Manesse Codex, an�illuminated manuscript believed to�have been compiled in Zurich during�the 1300's. There are a number of�indicators in this image that the heddle�was being used for patterned silk band�weaving. This program will follow the�rigid heddle, silk bands, and band�weavers' manuscripts from the 1300's�to the 1920's.�

February Workshop�

3-Shaft Weaving by Cindy Ruesink� 15 people have signed up for the workshop. Everyone should have their threadings and treadlings,�warp and weft yarns, and their looms warped and ready to go.�

The remaining payment of $60 is due now. Please make checks payable to the PPWG and send them�to Diane Fabeck.�

Diane will be emailing everyone information on lunch choices.�

The Carriage House will be open by 8am on Tuesday, Feb 10, for unloading and setting up of the�looms. Please let Diane know if you have any special requirements such as a table for your table loom, or�proximity to an electrical outlet to power your Compudobby.�

Some things you may want to bring: writing paper, pencil/pen, tools for setting up your loom or for�loom maintenance, loom bench, shuttle(s), bobbin(s), warp and weft yarn, header/divider materials, hang�tags, scissors, little weighted canisters for floating selvedges or replacing broken warp ends, name tag, ruler,�T pins, tapestry needle, scotch tape, reading glasses, and camera.�

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April 14, 2009 Evening Program�

“Weaving Straight From the Horse’s Mouth”�April 14, 6:30 PM – Carriage House, Penrose House, Colorado Springs – “Weaving Straight from the�Horse’s Mouth” Norman will be talking about his experiences with the old weavers of his youth. After his�presentation he will be presiding over a waulking, the rarely practiced community method of shrinking cloth�accompanied by group song. The presentation is free of charge to the public. We will need material to be�waulked. Fabric should be 100 per cent wool and approximately 43 inches wide. If you are interested in�having your material waulked please contact Weldon Walker for more information.�

PPWG is pleased to announce Norman Kennedy will be visiting the Colorado Springs area�and presenting several programs April 13-25. Born and raised in Aberdeen, Scotland�Norman emigrated to the United States in the 1966. From an early age, Norman was�interested in the songs, stories and lore of his homeland absorbing them from his family�members and neighbors. In his teen years he started “hanging around” with the local�handweavers, learning their trade. He has traveled extensively in Scotland and the�surrounding islands learning local techniques of weaving, spinning, and knitting. From 1967�to 1972 he served as the master weaver at Colonial Williamsburg, VA and then in 1976�founded the Marshfield School of Weaving where he taught until 1995. Norman was�awarded the National Endowment for the Arts Lifetime Honors National Heritage Fellowship�in 2003. The following is Norman’s scheduled appearances at this time:�

April 15 - 16, 2009 Penrose House�

Spinning Workshop�April 15 & 16, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Carriage House, Penrose House, Colorado Springs – “Spinning�Workshop” Norman will be demonstrating and teaching traditional spinning techniques. The first day will�be devoted to spinning wool and the second to flax and cotton. The cost of the workshop will be $150 with a�materials fee for fiber. The workshop is limited to 15. Please contact Weldon Walker for further�information.�

April 18 2009 Green Valley Weaver’s & Knitters�

“Fisherman and Worker’s Knitting in Scotland and the Outer Islands”�

April 18, 9 AM – 4:00 PM – Green Valley Weaver’s and Knitters, 2115 W. Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs�– “Fisherman and Worker’s Knitting in Scotland and the outer Islands” Norman will be presenting and�discussing examples of various knitting techniques from Scotland, Fair Isles, Shetland Islands, and the�Hebrides. Some knitting will be done. Contact GVWK, 448-6693 for further information.�

Norman Kennedy Visit to Colorado�

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February Weaving Sample by Linda Shaffer�

Structure: Plain Weave-2 Block Rep Weave�

Warp: 8/4 Cotton rug Warp�

Weft: 8/4 Cotton Rug Warp (12-15 strands wound together for the thick weft)�

Sett: 24 epi, 2 per dent in a 12 dent reed�

Maximum Finished Width: 27”�

Warp length: 9 yards�

This project started as simple first project when I purchased my Glimakra loom and warping�reel. I thought of rep weave as an appropriate first project on a Swedish loom. My rep weave�design is based on the Vermillion Cliffs Placemats design (Pages 64-67) from the book “Rep�Weave and Beyond” by Joanne Tallarvoic. I liked the idea of using the constants with the�blocks shifting around the constants, and making the 2-block pattern appear more�complicated. I wanted several rugs, so my warp was long. I threaded block A on shafts 1, 2;�block B on shafts 3, 4; and the constants on 5,6.�

As I started thinking of the possibilities, things became more complicated. My draft was�symmetrical so I decided to warp it on the reel with 2 crosses and then cut it in half. All of�this worked just fine even though it was rather time consuming even winding 4 threads at�once, because I used over twenty colors. Also, this was my first time using the warping reel.�

I was doing everything the Swedish way, so this was a total learning process. When I was�placing the warp in the raddle, I somehow flipped one of my warp chains. I noticed this�when I was placing the corresponding bout in the raddle and assumed that the first one was�correct and matched my warp to it. As it turned out, the first warp bout was flipped, so I�changed my pattern and did not know it until I started weaving. Because of this, I have not�included my draw down because it is entirely different than my finished projects.�

Even though I was using the DVD, “Dress Your Loom the Swedish Way” with Becky�Ashendon, I was having trouble with the tie-up. Siv and Bengt Nelson were kind enough to�make a house call, and help me with the tie-up. Once everything was set-up the weaving was�easy.�

My borders were too much with the altered design, so after weaving my first rug, I dropped�some of the border and continued to do this on each project. My widest rug is 27” and my�placemats are 16” wide. I wove 3 rugs, a table runner, 4 placemats, and the samples. I liked�the possibilities for design on the loom that rep weave offers and have more projects planned.�

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Above: Rep Weave sample by Linda Shaffer�

Below left: Placemat by Robin Wilton; Below right: Color gamp by Patty Butler�

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Melissa Weaver Dunning Weaving Classes�Melissa Weaver Dunning� is a singer of traditional ballads specializing in the music of England, Ire-�

land and Scotland. Melissa's powerful and clear unaccompanied singing brings the old story songs to life�and weaves vibrant pictures of life in another age. Melissa is also a traditional hand-weaver working on�antique equipment to produce 18th and 19th century style textiles. She has had the great good fortune to�study with Scottish master weaver and singer Norman Kennedy since 1980. She is dedicated to carrying�on some of the wealth of tradition gleaned from this apprenticeship both in weaving and in music.� Melissa is an avid tartan & linen weaver, a compulsive knitter, and likes to mess around with beads�and thread and bits of cloth. She loves to teach people how to unleash their creativity and make cool�things. Melissa lives in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with her husband Peter, where they run the�Bluemont Concert Series, an award-winning regional arts organization. They have three daughters and�one Welsh corgi.�

Scottish Tartans�

The timeless beauty of traditional Scottish tartans are so appealing, and weaving tartan patterns is great�fun. Each student will weave a traditional woman's twill dance stole or a scarf in fine wool and finish with�a twisted fringe. We will also engage in discussion of Tartan history and instruction in translating tartan�setts into warp plans. Tartans chosen by instructor: specific tartans available for $20 each sett.�

2 or 3 day class�: with prepared looms: planning a tartan warp, weaving tartan, finishing, intriguing�history!�

Maximum # of students – 12 Student Materials Fee of approx. $45 - $60�

Tartan class variations� –these are best as�3 day classes� with prepared looms.�Round Robin Tartan�Sampler� - students will weave up to 12 different tartan samples. Or�Round Robin Tartan Sampler &�Scarf� class with larger samples, student weave samples in class and then take their looms home to weave a�scarf on the same warp.�Tartans 101�– a group of tartan setts showing the history and development of�tartan patterns.�Tartan Throws� – students weave a pair of lap robe blankets in heavier yarns (materials�$80-120)�

Tweeds & District Checks�

Tweed cloth has been woven in Scotland for centuries, using natural sheep colors and local plant dyes that�imitate the colors of the heather hills. The earliest simple patterned cloth was the Shepherd's check, from�which many simple variations have been created.  All the great houses of England's Borderlands and the�Lowlands of Scotland had woven tweeds or checks that were woven in quantity to clothe their groundsmen,�grooms, and foresters. In this class we will sample these patterns and discuss their history, traditional�finishing techniques and their possibilities for modern weavers. A mini-waulking can be held at the end of�class!�

2 day class�: with prepared looms: weaving samples, finishing, history.�

Maximum # of students – 12 Student Materials Fee of approx. $45 - $60�

Scottish Weaving Sampler�

Experience a little bit of several Scottish weaving traditions while you sample Tweeds, District Checks and�traditional Tartan patterns. This round robin class will produce a book of samples for future independent�exploration.�

2 or 3 day class�: with prepared looms: weaving samples, finishing, history.�

Maximum # of students – 12 Student Materials Fee of approx. $45 - $60�

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Melissa Weaver Dunning Weaving Classes (cont.)�Acadian Weaving of French Canada and Louisiana�

Does 2 harness weaving sound boring to you? This class may change your mind! Beginning and advanced�weavers alike will be amazed at the variations of pattern possible with just 2 harnesses and a few simple�techniques. We will weave samples of weaving unique to early French Canada and Louisiana: couverture de�mariage, a la planche, boutonne, cordonne.�

2 day class:�weft preparations, weaving techniques, lots of history.�

Maximum # Students – 12 Student Materials Fee of approx. $15 - $25�

18�th� & 19�th� Century Linens�

There are many beautiful linen patterns from 18�th� & 19�th� century that were woven by professional and�home weavers alike. Every weaver with an interest in historical weaving should try linen! Each intrepid�weaver will sample Bronson, Huck, M's & O's, Dimity and three kinds of Twill in linen and in cotton. We�will learn about linen finishing and distressing, as well as an efficient 18�th� century warping and beaming�technique.�

2 or 3 day class�: with prepared looms: weaving samples, finishing, weave structures�

Maximum # of students – 12 Student Materials Fee of approx. $25 - $40�

18th Century American Household Textiles�

We will weave useable samples of typical 18th c. home produced weaving: checked cotton toweling, linen�napery, linsey-woolsey, overshot, Venetian carpeting and wool blanketing. What can we use the samples�for? Kitchen towels, pillows and a real carpet bag! Simple finishing and sewing techniques will be included.�

3 day class:� weave structures, history, finishing & simple machine sewing.�

Maximum # of students – 12 Student Materials Fee of approx. $25 - $40�

18th Century American Floor Coverings�

The early settlers concerned themselves first with clothing and then with bed covers. After these necessities�were produced, the home weaver moved on to rugs. We will weave samples of overshot, jerga (a turned�twill), boundweave, Shaker-style rag rugs and Venetian carpeting.�

2 day class:� weft preparation, weave structures, history.�Floor looms required: the heavier, the better!�

Maximum # of students – 12 Student Materials Fee of approx. $25 - $40�

Beam Me Up Scotty© - traditional warping & beaming (half day demo or 2 day hands on)�

18�th� Century weavers developed fast and efficient techniques in all their work, to help put bread on their�tables and feed their families. This demonstration and hands-on practice will present and teach 18�th�

century warping and beaming techniques from Scotland, along with a little history. This workshop can be�added on to any weaving workshop as the first two days.�One day fee applies for demo.�

(© to Beth Johnson, the clever girl!)�

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Announcements�

CALL FOR ARTISTS�

FREMONT CENTER FOR THE�Arts�505 Macon Avenue Cañon City, Colorado�

Fusion 2009:�A Convergence of Colorado Fiber Artists�

June 5-27, 2009�

Entry is open to all Colorado artists presenting original works in the area of traditional and�contemporary fiber art to include, but not limited to: silk painting, silk fusion, wool felting, dying,�painting, stitching, dissolving, surface techniques and embellishment where fiber is the basis�of the work. Non-traditional quilt art will be considered. Three-dimensional fiber art is�acceptable. Size limits apply. Minimum size requirement is 11” X 14”. Maximum should not�exceed 60” on any one side. Work must have been created within the past two years.�Prizes�awarded.�

Wearable Treasures:�The Art of the Garment�

August 7-29, 2009�

Wearable Treasures is an exhibit of clothing and accessories for every day or special�occasions. Costumes are not included in this exhibit. We are looking for wearable art, not�4-H or State Fair type clothing. This is your chance to be creative and showcase your�special area. This might include silk screening, embroidery, beadwork, weaving, etc.�Ribbons will be awarded. This exhibit is open to all Colorado artists wishing to exhibit their�original wearable art. Work mush have been created within the past two years�All work�must be original.�

www.fremontarts.org� 719-275-2790�

Dakota Rogers 719-276-9002 or 719-429-1110�

Advancing Twill Scarf by�Heidi Bates�

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50th Anniversary Shirts and Socks�Celebrate PPWG's 50th Anniversary!� �

Your orders for custom dyed 50th anniversary commemorative t-shirts (and socks) will be available for�pick up at the February 13th guild meeting between 9:00 and 11:00 am!  Con Brio Styles will deliver the�shirts that day and can receive payment in the form of credit card, check, or cash.�

If you won't be at the meeting please contact Claudia Birdsall of Con Brio Styles to schedule pickup of�your shirt or have it mailed for a nominal fee to cover postage   (460-2294 or� �conbriostyles@earthlink.net�).  You may also arrange with Susan Bowman (�susbowman@aol.com�) to�pick up your shirt at a More Than Four or Color & Design Study group, or the March guild meeting.�

Three rugs by Bev Weaver�

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Guild Business by Emily Jones�PPWG Board Meeting, January 9, 2009�

Linda Shaffer called the board meeting to order at 8:50 a.m. Barb Byerly, Dottie Weir, Weldon Walker, Judy Gearhart,�Diane Fabeck, Louise Conner, and Emily Jones were present. The minutes of the December 12, 2008 board meeting�were approved. Linda reminded the board of the raffle in May for a donated item woven by Doreen McLaughlin with�all proceeds going to the library. Raffle tickets will cost one for $1.00 and six for $5.00. Presently the library has�$175.00 remaining from the $300.00 budgeted. Dottie pointed out the need for books in the library that may be to�costly for members to purchase. Linda informed the board that Jane Rock’s sister is very ill and Jane will be spending�more time in Denver but she will continue to do the website. Weldon reported the April 15 & 16 2009 spinning work-�shop is scheduled with the Penrose Carriage House. Norman Kennedy will accept up to 14 attendees for the workshop.�The cost will be approximately $150.00 plus the material cost of the fiber for the 2 days, which includes lunch and early�morning brunch for both days. An evening presentation by Norman Kennedy will take place at the same location on�April 14, 2009, topic at his discretion, with the program starting at 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. PPWG will sponsor the Tuesday�evening presentation at no charge to attendees. Louise and Weldon will publicize the event. Weldon stated PPWG�members would have the opportunity to sign up for this workshop through February afterwards opening attendance to�other guilds. Edna Devai has a waulking wheel to loan to the guild for this workshop. For the Melissa Weaver Dunning�September 8, 9, & 10, 2009 fall workshop, Weldon gave the board a list of possible topics asking for our input to help�decide which topic to use at the fall workshop. The Penrose Carriage House will be the location for the workshop. Me-�lissa Weaver Dunning will present the program at the September 11, 2009 guild meeting. This workshop will be open�to PPWG members through March then opened to other guilds April through May. A commitment will be required by�the end of May. The maximum attendance for this workshop will be 20. Judy reported that the scrapbook was pro-�gressing slowly. Linda reported that Jane Rock has renewed our internet hosting fees for the year. Our domain name�will not need to be renewed until 2012. Linda reported that the BAC closed the month of January for inventory but the�meeting for the May to August 2009 Guild Show at the BAC will take place in February. Meeting adjourned at 9:13 a.m.�

PPWG Business Meeting, January 9, 2009�

Linda Shaffer called the meeting to order at 9:40 a.m. Minutes were approved for the December 12, 2008 business�meeting. Kudos went out to Susan Bowman and Beverly Weaver for an upcoming article in Complex Weavers February�issue regarding the Living with Beauty Handwoven Textiles for the Home show at the BAC including pictures of all the�award-winning items in the show. Kudos also to Judi Arndt for an article published in the February issue of Complex�Weavers regarding the Pioneer Museum Coverlet project. Linda announced that Susan Bowman and Judi Arndt will�head the nominating committee for the new officers and committee members to start after the May meeting. Susan�spoke briefly to the members present encouraging volunteering and becoming involved with the guild. The list of open�positions will be presented to the guild at the next meeting. Consideration is under discussion for having a second vice-�president with programs and then assuming the first vice-present position in the following year. This will have further�discussion and may require a change to the guild bylaws. Weldon announced the Norman Kennedy spinning workshop�dates, location, and the approximate cost. Weldon shared that the evening presentation on April 14, 2009 from 5:30 to�9:00 p.m. by Norman Kennedy will be free and opened to anyone. A sign up sheet for the workshop with the maximum�of 14 attendees and a deposit of $60.00 required at sign up was circulated around to members and guest present. Nor-�man Kennedy will also have a knitting presentation at Green Valley Weavers on April 18, 2009. The fall workshop pre-�sented by Melissa Weaver Dunning for September 8, 9, and 10, 2009 with a list of possible topics she is considering was�discussed with Weldon asking for input from members. Weldon will be attending a workshop presented on 18�th� Cen-�tury American Household Textiles next week and will report back to the guild regarding this possible topic for the fall�workshop.�

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Guild Business by Emily Jones�(cont.)�Barb Byerly reported the financial status:� Beginning Balance $15,249.60� Income� 178.17� Closing Balance 15,427.77� Vanguard 4,289.97�Dottie welcomed one guest to the meeting today. Dottie also let the members present know of an upcoming class�for beginning/intermediate weaving at Green Valley Weavers on all the Sundays in March from noon to 5 p.m. Bev-�erly informed members and guest of donated books to the library plus a Peter Collingwood DVD that is available to�be checked out. She also has additional Living with Beauty Handwoven Textiles for the Home catalogs available for�sale. Diane distributed the threading drafts for the February workshop to the participants present. Workshop hours�are 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. all days with additional time the first day for set up of looms. Diane stated the lunch se-�lections and final cost of the workshop would be sent to participants through e-mail. Susan announced that today is�the last day to order commemorative T-shirts for the 50�th� Guild anniversary. Payment and pick up will take place at�the February meeting. Maryse Levenson reported that the BAC would reopen after January 27, 2009. A meeting with�the curator will be scheduled for Linda, Susan, and Maryse to discuss a guild show tentatively scheduled from May�through August of 2009. Linda and Maryse encouraged the members present to start thinking about what they might�weave to enter into this show. Linda reminded the members of the raffle for the donated item from Doreen�McLaughlin in May. Raffle tickets will be one for $1.00 and six for $5.00 all precedes going to the library fund.�Following show and tell, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m.�

Website News by Jane Rock Constanza�Need a break from weaving? Want something interesting to listen to as you weave? Wonder what’s going on in the�world these days when it comes to fiber?�

If you haven’t done so already, check out these great links.�

2009 – The Year of Natural Fibers�http://www.naturalfibres2009.org/�

http://www.weavecast.com�

A monthly audio podcast with all�things weaving related.�

http://www.weavezine.com�

An online weaving magazine edited�by Syne Mitchell.�

http://www.artfire.com� A place to sell your handwovens and buy handmades�without fees.�

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Library News by Bev Weaver�Thanks to Sandy Hutton for donating to the PPWG library�Peter Collingwood: Master Weaver�, a book�based on an exhibition of Collingwood’s work in 1998. It includes an interview with Peter, photos of�his weaving, and other commentary.�

Sandy had also donated the DVD of a recent Peter Collingwood interview that we watched at the�January meeting. It was very interesting to hear Peter talk about his books, his early interest in�textiles, and his weaving experiences. This DVD is available to be checked out if you would like to see�it again.�

We have the following books by Peter in our library:�

The Techniques of Rug Weaving.� This is the ultimate resource for rug weavers.�

Rug Weaving Techniques: Beyond the Basics.� Peter’s shaft switching technique is explained in this�book.�

The Maker’s Hand: A Closer Look at Textile Structures.� This book contains precise descriptions of�textile construction.�

We also have in our library the following book and video:�

Shuttlecraft Guild Monograph #8: Peter Collingwood – His Weaves and Weaving.�

Rug Weaving; Block Weaves and Shaft Switching�(VHS) – with Jason Collingwood. This video�presents the class material taught by Jason based on his father’s studies.�

Peter also wrote the following books (which are not in our collection):�

The Techniques of Ply Split Braiding�

The Techniques of Sprang – Plaiting on Stretched Threads�

The Techniques of Tablet Weaving�

Jackie Anna�7555 Potomac Drive�Colorado Springs CO 80920�jkmdanna@comcast.net�719 282-1011 home�719 273-3154 alternate�

Directory Changes�

Sherry Pope�1584 Ocean Beach Road�Hoquiam WA 98550�sjpope1@msn.com�360 289-2984 home�360 581-3561 alternate�

John Scott�2817 Tremont Street�Colorado Springs CO 80907-6034�tremontus@yahoo.com�719 520-5162 home�719 271-3922 alternate�

New Members�

E-mail address:�dottie.weir@comcast.net�

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10-12 Feb 2009� -�3-shaft Weaving Workshop�13 Feb 2009� -�Woven Bands and Ribbons.�Cindy Ruesink�13 Mar 2009� -�Weaving Computer Programs.�Doreen McLaughlin�10 Apr 2009� -�African Textiles.�Judi Arndt�14 Apr 2009� -�Norman Kennedy Evening Presentation�15-16 Apr 2009� -�Norman Kennedy Spinning Workshop�8 May 2009� -�Basics of Rug Making.�Sally Kuhn�

End of year luncheon�01 July 2009� -�PPWG Scholarship Applications due for 2009-2010�8-10 Sep 2009 -�Dunning Workshop�

The Pikes Peak Weavers' Guild meets the second Friday of each month from September through May at the�Mountain View Church of Christ�,� 1080 E. LaSalle St at Paseo in Colorado Springs, CO. Come for coffee,�socializing and library time at 9:00 am.�

The business meeting starts at 9:30 and the program begins at 11 AM.�

Meetings and Events for 2008-2009�

PPWG Calendar�

Everyone appreciates a delicious treat with the coffee/tea break. PPWG needs at least two, preferably three�volunteers each month who will bring refreshments. Please call Catie Kiley at 719-685-4967 to sign up.�The Guild thanks you!�

February Linda Shafer, Emily Jones�March Jane Rock Costanza, WW Walker�April Linda Lugenbill, Ellen Alderson�May Carol Wilkinson�

Hospitality�

A shibori scarf in progress at Dottie Weir’s�studio.�

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Sample Schedule for 2008-2009�We need volunteers for weaving, dyeing, and spinning samples for the newsletter for the months below. At the August Board�meeting, the board decided to also add dyeing samples for the newsletter. Hopefully we will always have a weaving sample and/or�spinning/dyeing sample for each newsletter. To sign-up, please email (�lindalshaffer@msn.com�) or call (719/684-2212) Linda�Shaffer.�

For weaving, we need two (2) samples (6” x 6” minimum, 8” x 10.5” maximum). For spinning we need two (2) samples which need�to be butterflies approximately 4 yards long. Dyeing samples may be on fiber or handwoven cloth. So the size of the sample will�depend on the media.�

Jane Rock or Doreen McLaughlin will be scanning the samples for the newsletter. These need to be delivered to one of them at the�meeting the month before they are to appear in the newsletter or mailed to her. After scanning, they will bring the samples to the�guild meeting to be placed in the sample notebooks in the library.�

Your weaving and spinning descriptions need to be mailed or emailed (doreen@divide.net) to the newsletter editor, Doreen�McLaughlin. Linda will print the descriptions from the newsletter for the sample notebooks in the library. If you have other�information for the sample notebooks, please give it to Linda at a meeting.�

SAMPLES SCHEDULE 2008/2009:�

Month Month Due Weaving Spinning/Dyeing� March February Jan Seltman� April March Emily Jones� May April Sandy Hutton� June May Karen Currier Judy Gearhart�

At left: Pulled�warp wall�hanging by�Connie Franz�

At right:�Shetland wool�blanket by Patty�Butler�

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Officers:�

President Linda Shaffer�Vice President Weldon Walker�Recording Secretary Emily Jones�Treasurer Barb Byerly�Membership Secretary Dottie Weir�Past President Debbi Holdeman�

S�tanding Committee Chairpersons:�

Advertising Kathleen Orr�Demonstrations Beth Garrison�Historian Judy Gearhart�Hospitality Catie Kiley�Library Sandra Hutton, Beverly� Weaver, Jane Rock�Workshop Diane Fabeck�Newsletter Doreen McLaughlin�Publicity Louise Conner�Website Jane Rock�Announcements/Yearbook Marisa McMillen�

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Deadline For Next Issue:�20 November 2008�

Advertising Rates:�Business card $10.00�¼ page $15.00�½ page $20.00�Full page $30.00�

Classified Ads:�

$5.00 for 25 words�25 cents each additional word�

Digital or electronic submission to:�PPWGuild@aol.com�

PPWG�PO Box 8104�Colorado Springs, CO 80933-8104�