tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3347505936186401772024-03-05T19:57:17.185-05:00RISGonlineRhode Island Spinning Guild..
The guild meets on the second Saturday of each month.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-4743235865729634712017-01-23T10:54:00.002-05:002017-01-23T10:54:24.982-05:00February 2017 Guild Meeting Announcement...<div class="body forum_post_body">
Saturday February 11, 2017 <br />1 pm - 4:30 pm<br />
Quaker Friends Meeting House, 99 Morris Ave, Providence, RI<br />
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<strong>PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE: Slater Mill is CLOSED for the month of February.</strong>
The Providence Friends have been kind enough to let us rent their space
for this month. The building is at the corner of Olney, at blinking
light. There is parking on the street, and in the lot next to the
building (which is not necessarily plowed if it snows). Enter from the
door on the bottom floor (it kind of looks like the back door), as we
will be meeting in the downstairs space.<br />
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Meeting as usual: Spinning, show and tell, bring a potluck snack to share. <br />See you all soon, Happy Spinning!<br />
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WE ARE STILL HERE!<br />
But we don't post to the blog very often.<br />
Come find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Rhode-Island-Spinners-Guild-Page-1374812999499152/" target="_blank">Facebook </a>or <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/rhode-island-spinners-guild" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>. <br />
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bySarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135396844824026372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-40094721359800644032016-03-07T14:44:00.001-05:002016-03-07T14:45:45.886-05:00Did you know?Visit our <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/rhode-island-spinners-guild" target="_blank">Ravelry Group</a> anytime for listings of all of our 2016 meetings,
and the demo's we have going!<br />
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There is also a link to the great
comprehensive list of <a href="http://fiddleheadfibers.com/festivals/FestivalRegion.html" target="_blank">2016 Fiber Festivals from Fiddlehead Fibers</a>. <br />
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<br />bySarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135396844824026372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-8296697413085178532016-01-11T11:16:00.003-05:002016-01-11T11:16:32.663-05:00Info on a Flax & Linen Symposium held by Another GroupAt Saturday's Meeting, Betsy and MaryEllen told us about a Flax and Linen Symposium sponsored by the <a href="http://www.newenglandflaxandlinen.org/" target="_blank">New England Flax and Linen Study Group</a> and <a href="http://www.historic-deerfield.org/" target="_blank">Historic Deerfield</a>. They are offering discounts on the registration until February 1. <a href="http://www.newenglandflaxandlinen.org/symposium2016/" target="_blank">Visit their website for more information</a>.<br />
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<br />This event is not sponsored by or affiliated with RISG. A bunch of members thought it was cool, so we wanted to pass the info along. Happy Spinning!<br /><br />bySarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135396844824026372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-32088275345311296222016-01-07T11:50:00.001-05:002016-01-07T11:50:14.193-05:00January 2016 Meeting DetailsOur Regular Meeting will be this Saturday January 9. <br />See you there!<br />
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Meeting details: <br />Slater Mill Historic Site<br />67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860 <br />1:00 pm - 4:30 pm<br />Bring a Potluck Snack to SharebySarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135396844824026372noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-87075736389339210982015-09-28T15:28:00.003-05:002015-09-28T15:28:56.631-05:00Congrats Iris!Hey all!<br />
Iris won Grand Champion at the Spinning Bee at <a href="http://www.thebige.com/" target="_blank">the Big E</a> on Sunday!<br />
Congrats Iris!<br />
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<br />bySarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135396844824026372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-25081726886157198042015-09-10T09:34:00.001-05:002015-09-10T09:36:27.406-05:00Sock Yarn Class on Sunday...Thanks to everyone for their interest in this Sunday's Sock Yarn Class with Amy King.<br />
We are super excited to hang out with you and learn to make better sock yarn!<br />
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<b>The class is now FULL.</b><br />
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Please be sure to come to the Guild meeting on Saturday for some spinning, visiting, our usual potluck sharing of snacks, and the special opportunity of Amy vending some of her awesome wares!! bySarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135396844824026372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-31398733925685117572015-05-13T10:27:00.002-05:002015-05-13T10:27:22.409-05:00RI Wool & Fiber Festival Demo This Saturday!Come hang with us this Saturday at Coggeshall Farm in Bristol RI!<br />
We will be doing a sheep to shawl weaving demo, along with our regular spinning.<br />
<br />You can find <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1374417496216249/" target="_blank">more event info on Facebook</a> or on <a href="http://www.coggeshallfarm.org/" target="_blank">Coggeshall Farm's Webpage</a>.<br />
The farm is open from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, and there will be lots of great vendors and foods.<br />
<br />Here's Dave weaving on a shawl at Coggeshall at one of our past demos.<br />
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<br />bySarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135396844824026372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-78113948936433069342015-05-01T07:13:00.001-05:002015-05-01T07:13:43.905-05:00May 2015 - Guild Meeting AnnouncementOur Saturday May 9 Guild Meeting will be held at Watson Farm in Jamestown RI.<br />
The address is <span class="_5xhk">55 North Road, Jamestown, RI.</span> <br />
We will be demonstrating at their Sheep Shearing day from Noon - 4 pm.<br />
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Hope to see you there! <br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/crazyanimallady/541528172" title="done! by Emily Hall, on Flickr"><img alt="done!" height="640" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1391/541528172_8f89be0cb6_z.jpg" width="480" /></a>
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(Thanks to my friend Emily Hall for the photo of a Watson sheep getting sheared at shearings past.)<br />
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bySarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135396844824026372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-42011859869164253652015-04-30T18:44:00.001-05:002015-04-30T18:44:21.724-05:00We Are Still Here!!<br />
<b>The Rhode Island Spinners Guild is still here and going strong!</b><br />
We don't find a lot of time to post here, because we are all having so much fun spinning.<br />
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You can find us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rhode-Island-Spinners-Guild-Page/1374812999499152" target="_blank">Facebook</a><br />
You can see our schedule of summer events on our <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/rhode-island-spinners-guild" target="_blank">Ravelry Group</a><br />
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If you need to contact us immediately, try emailing Sarah:<br />
<i>sarah_sturtevant(at)hotmail(dot)com</i><br />
<i>You know to replace that (at) with @ and (dot) with a period, right?</i><br />
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<b>We hope to see you soon at one of our summer events!</b>bySarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135396844824026372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-22150973099295423882013-09-12T13:35:00.001-05:002013-09-12T13:35:28.317-05:00September's Meeting!Hi All...<br />
Just a quick post to let everyone know that we will
meet at Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI, 2nd floor of the
Yellow Building, this month (Saturday, September 14th) from 1:00-5:00.<br />
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<br />judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07230862540962531293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-20236701600333141292013-07-24T10:49:00.001-05:002013-07-24T10:49:38.875-05:00A quick note to RISG members..Hi to all<br />
We began this blog as an online presence and an additional way to let both our members and the community keep up with our 'goings on'. Occasionally, a spinner will contact us about membership after finding us online. If any member has something that they would like to post, please let me know. I can either post for you, if you are unfamiliar with blogging, or can give you permission to post. You can always contact us via our yahoo group. <br />
Judy<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-20873693835640169292011-11-14T11:43:00.002-05:002011-11-14T12:42:22.957-05:00Hearthwise Spindle Review<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_RqJ_N9V8TR1TqNM8covALMKBELB05gw8fmwLTDegRtVGzCW-FiT3ZbvBgE4KEJzgYnwMeoVz1dMeruLzHhVmZkXxMqCwjhSUn7ZuHjafMh7VEH1UkILq1astnCvu5bXyGP6zUcVWQg/s1600/HearthwiseSpindle.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_RqJ_N9V8TR1TqNM8covALMKBELB05gw8fmwLTDegRtVGzCW-FiT3ZbvBgE4KEJzgYnwMeoVz1dMeruLzHhVmZkXxMqCwjhSUn7ZuHjafMh7VEH1UkILq1astnCvu5bXyGP6zUcVWQg/s320/HearthwiseSpindle.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674907724743301842" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:115%; background:white">The Hearthwise Spindle: Incredibly beautiful, pleasingly functional</span></b><br /><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="float: none; "> I had occasion at</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "> </span></span></span><i><span style="background:white">the Fiber Festival of New England</span></i><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="float: none; "> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">to come into possession of one of the breathtakingly beautiful spindles made by Charles Arnold, owner of Hearthwise in Morrisville, PA. The Hearthwise slogan is “</span></span></span><i><span style="background:white">Tools for a simpler life</span></i><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="float: none; ">” and that fits their product line perfectly. An amiable and apparently very practical man, Charlie makes hand turned drop and supported spindles that are decidedly eye catching and quite affordable. Made of laminated wood, turned on the lathe to </span></span>smooth<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "> and sensuous curves, and finished to perfection, each spindle is an individual work of art. These babies look and feel fabulous. </span></span></span><br /><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="float: none; ">Still, I confess it took me some time to warm up to spinning on mine. My first impression was that it was a bit too light and I had some difficulty getting the fiber back into the hook between drops. However, you have to consider that I’d spent most of the day standing up and demonstrating DK spinning on heavier, large whorled and notched spindles for beginners at the festival. I simply wasn’t prepared for this little beauty. It really is something radically different. Now that I’ve used it a bit, and gotten to know it better, I’ve come to see it in a much more favorable light. This is a relatively small, close whorl, high speed spindle. It’s definitely made for spinning fine yarns rather than the heavy stuff. It’s also perfectly tuned for spinning in a sitting position. Heavier spindles, like my large</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "> </span></span></span><i><span style="background:white">Golding</span></i><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="float: none; ">, are designed to keep on spinning for five or six feet of draft and to handle yarns up to worsted and bulky weights. They’re a bit heavy for lace weight or “frogs hair” yarns and you really have to be standing to take full advantage of their weight and symmetry. </span></span></span><br /><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="float: none; "> This particular</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "> </span></span></span><i><span style="background:white">Hearthwise</span></i><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="float: none; ">, in contrast, is very lightweight. It doesn’t have the power to spin heavy or bulky yarns. That’s what put me off at first, but it’s also what makes it ideal for fine and very fine spinning. Because it’s so light, it won’t break fine singles. It also uses up its momentum in three or four feet of draft. That’s too short if you’re standing up, but it’s just about right for spinning in a chair, a car seat, on a bus, or even on an airplane. That’s where this spindle can really shine. In addition, the smooth shiny finish on the bulb, while spectacular, made it difficult to get the yarn into the hook between drafts at first. I finally solved that problem by starting a draft on the hook without a leader and then pulling the first bit of single down from the hook to wrap it around the shaft. Keeping a standing loop on the side of the bulb provides a stopping point for spun single and makes it much easier to hook up between drafts.</span></span></span><br /><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="float: none; "> After working with it for awhile, I’ve become quite fond of this spindle and come to regard it as an important adjunct to my collection. I’m not sure I’d recommend this particular model to beginners, but then it doesn’t seem to have been designed for them. Instead, it’s a carefully crafted tool designed to optimize performance for the experienced spinner who wants to make fine yarn from a comfortably seated position. Viewed from that perspective, it’s actually quite a masterful design. That also could be why Charlie decided this particular model would be right for me. I’m sure other Hearthwise models are designed for different purposes and, now that I understand a little more about them, I look forward to the opportunity to try some of them as well. </span></span></span><br /><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="float: none; ">You can check Hearthwise drop spindles out on Facebook at:</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "> </span></span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hearthwise-Drop-Spindles-Nosterpinnes/216156715080835" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#0000CC;background: white">http://www.facebook.com/pages/<wbr>Hearthwise-Drop-Spindles-<wbr>Nosterpinnes/216156715080835</span></a><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "><span style="float: none; ">. Charlie will also be at Coggeshall Farm this spring for the Rhode Island Wool and Fiber festival with a full collection of these drop spindles, supported spindles, and his nostepinnes, along with a line of Brittany American made birch knitting needles, magazines and other publications. Look for him there, introduce yourself, and try out a few spindles to see if there isn’t one that might be just right for your collection!</span></span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p></p></div>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863913446098500447noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-88170891337297684042011-04-12T17:18:00.004-05:002011-04-12T17:22:32.097-05:00BLOCK ISLAND FIELD TRIP April 10, 2011On Sunday, April 10th, a group of 17 RISG members and guests took a field trip to Block Island to visit North Light Fibers, the region’s newest fiber mill and Block Island’s only yarn and fiber shop. Everyone was quite impressed with the very high quality of processing being done at the mill. We were also delighted by the softness of the rare blends that the owners, Sven and Laura Risom are producing from the finest alpaca, merino, soy, camel and other special fibers at their mill. Their fiber bumps are a delight to spin and most of us were very excited to return home with North Light Fiber tucked into our bags and backpacks. We look forward to many happy hours of spinning, knitting and weaving with these special blends. <br />Sven, Laura, and their assistant Page are running the mill themselves and are also putting together the new yarn and fiber arts shop on the first floor. Since it’s the only yarn shop on the island, it’s bound to be a local success. However, based on our initial inspection of the as-yet-incomplete shop, we think it also has the potential for a much wider appeal, with not only a variety of lovely fiber bumps, but also a range of colored yarns, and many knit, crocheted, woven and felted items for those who don’t care to spin their own. <br />Between tours, we were made welcome across the street at the 1661 Inn by Rita Draper; the owner and operator of the Inn and the nearby Manisses Hotel. The 1661 made the perfect headquarters for our island touring. Rita turned her dining room over to us so we could have a place to eat lunch and sit and spin for a while. We found it a very comfortable space, enjoyed the refreshments Rita provided and soaked up the splendid view of the marsh, the shore, and Block Island Sound out the large front windows. <br />After lunch, Rita’s dad, Justin Abrams gave us a personal tour of his exotic animal farm. The Abrams farm is landlord to North Light Fibers, but is also famous on-island and off for the large collection of rare animals that the Abrams have acquired. We got to meet all the animals, were entertained by the kangaroos and tortoise, and thrilled to see the farm’s brand new baby lemur. For many of us, this was a first chance to see fiber animals such as yak and llama up close. It was great to actually touch them and scratch behind their ears. The bravest of us even had a chance to get a big wet kiss on the cheek from Nyla, one of two resident camels! <br />In the afternoon we returned to the 1661 Inn where we snacked on crackers and cheese and demonstrated spindle and wheel spinning for interested residents who were invited to drop by for that purpose. We shared our craft with several local fiber enthusiasts, entertained the reporter for the Block Island Times and helped local school teachers learn how to teach spinning to elementary and middle school students. All in all it was a very eventful day and more than one of us took the occasion for a late afternoon nap as we sailed home on the 5:30 Ferry. Thanks to Sven Risom and Iris Westcott for arranging this wonderful field trip and making sure that everyone had such a great time. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZXWDe-SXBRkZqWLEhYIbsW6XXSvgfXE-GIsffSxU521DcZOZkYbDh6z6lvLLNO7z7mxX2WboK0I5U6AXuDovpfWPyIRb6iX8A0vMXXeXuG5E6ffQMbLFpoRnAw54gjsHwPV4J2rCLFjk/s1600/P1050076.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZXWDe-SXBRkZqWLEhYIbsW6XXSvgfXE-GIsffSxU521DcZOZkYbDh6z6lvLLNO7z7mxX2WboK0I5U6AXuDovpfWPyIRb6iX8A0vMXXeXuG5E6ffQMbLFpoRnAw54gjsHwPV4J2rCLFjk/s320/P1050076.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594825578641422962" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguOxpLH3WTvEXzRXh-kj5O461UHMlQ_vaN9ux6ZvGyfJfCxHrNcOGRb5qUwxazpVPsnabTOY4BSWviXb1-vy5U25IsXB2NWFrcqpH5-SKV2AAzFieSIMchtWeZzeNvSL1y-I_KVEYRcrA/s1600/P1050105.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguOxpLH3WTvEXzRXh-kj5O461UHMlQ_vaN9ux6ZvGyfJfCxHrNcOGRb5qUwxazpVPsnabTOY4BSWviXb1-vy5U25IsXB2NWFrcqpH5-SKV2AAzFieSIMchtWeZzeNvSL1y-I_KVEYRcrA/s320/P1050105.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594825808931956706" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgficU10kYb_hJEJ22p8PmjrxH5QHXXQcAR4x6ZPVYhhEg1oND23vNGRDo31RwzSwuxUXl8ZNssEz4lPnKRAq34Rx-zhWY9aMYwVN4kruQjJPHPZ0BQtQE3kGUqxwsnrpblYPPams8cuEA/s1600/P1050092.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgficU10kYb_hJEJ22p8PmjrxH5QHXXQcAR4x6ZPVYhhEg1oND23vNGRDo31RwzSwuxUXl8ZNssEz4lPnKRAq34Rx-zhWY9aMYwVN4kruQjJPHPZ0BQtQE3kGUqxwsnrpblYPPams8cuEA/s320/P1050092.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594825973463979906" /></a>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863913446098500447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-56197958893736463532010-11-16T15:28:00.005-05:002010-11-22T09:39:52.157-05:00Famous Demonstrators from the Rhode Island Spinners Guild...Most of you know our own Dave and Iris demonstrated at a fiber show in Massachusetts two weekends ago...but now you can see for yourself how famous Iris is in this article.<br /><a href="http://www.countryfolks.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=9D2485ED26B1496CACDEA9D26264B36E&AudID=90DC82AE125D4E708CD1E3ED9DA80CA2"><br />ARTICLE ON THE INAUGURAL FIBER FESTIVAL OF NEW ENGLAND</a><br /><br />There was even a picture, check it out, and wish them congrats!<br />Thanks to Iris and Dave for your good press for the Rhode Island Spinners Guild, and fiber arts in general!<br /><br />**(edited to add) Iris says thanks to Peggy for all her demonstrating help on Saturday...and Dave and Iris thank everyone who stopped by and visited.bySarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135396844824026372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-80051658611504346572010-11-15T11:18:00.003-05:002010-11-15T11:23:09.492-05:00November 2010 Rhode Island Spinners Guild Meeting...<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/katrinkles/5175773477/" title="the view from slater mill by katrinkles, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5175773477_51beb39f37.jpg" alt="the view from slater mill" height="375" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Saturday was an excellent day for spinning at Slater Mill in Pawtucket, RI! <br />We had a business meeting, lots of spinning, and some excellent baked treats were shared.<br />In addition, 4 new members attended the meeting. Welcome to all of you!!<br /><br />*Thanks to Katy for providing this great picture of our view out the window.bySarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135396844824026372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-68351993605612266472010-11-10T20:47:00.001-05:002010-11-10T20:47:22.570-05:00RISG at the GatheringInspiration, good friends, great food!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/11/10/2354.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/11/10/s_2354.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-61018108755279088212010-06-26T08:54:00.002-05:002010-06-26T09:21:37.571-05:00Doing the Horizontal (Draw)I was cruising the web for spindle spinning videos and happened upon this one on the <i>Horizontal Draw</i>. I was impressed with the technique since it relieves stress on the neck and shoulders.<div>Since I am currently spinning several fibers from the fold on my spindles, I thought this technique was a winner. <a href="http://vimeo.com/12597437">View the video</a> and comment below the post about your thoughts on the video.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also check out <a href="http://fiberbeat.com/">Fiberbeat</a> for more fiber news and videos.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863913446098500447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-14535332763528360572010-02-08T14:00:00.001-05:002010-02-08T14:02:22.359-05:00February Meeting<table id="main_table" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td class="propertyvalue"><br /></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="3" class="clear_line"> </td></tr> <tr><td class="propertyname">Date:</td> <td class="divider"> </td> <td class="propertyvalue">Saturday February 13, 2010</td></tr> <tr><td class="propertyname">Time:</td> <td class="divider"> </td> <td class="propertyvalue">1:00 pm - 5:00 pm </td></tr> <tr><td class="propertyname">Location:</td> <td class="divider"> </td> <td class="propertyvalue">Slater Mill, Jencks Education Center, 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, RI</td></tr> <tr><td class="propertyname">Notes:</td> <td class="divider"> </td> <td class="propertyvalue">Business Meeting 1:30-2:00<br /><br />Program:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Demonstration of core spun plying. </span><br /><br />If you'd like to try it bring:<br /><br />1) A bobbin of something spun with a high degree of twist (this will be the "core" and can even be a commercial yarn or strong thread).<br /><br />2) Another fiber to go over it for plying (this can be a single on a bobbin, or even something like a pencil roving or combed locks).<br /><br />3) An empty bobbin for plying.<br /><br />4) A kate if there is none on board your wheel.</td></tr></tbody></table>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-89027229580213545712009-12-29T09:36:00.001-05:002009-12-29T09:38:36.524-05:00Dues are Due!The January meeting is at Slater Mill on January 9th (2nd Saturday), from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.<br /><br />Don't forget. Dues ($15 single, $25 household) are due and payable to RI Spinners Guild at that meeting. <br /><br />You can also mail your dues to our treasurer, Donna. Her info is available on our yahoo list.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-79916042116596359962009-08-15T12:54:00.004-05:002009-08-15T13:02:12.952-05:00Spinning at Casey FarmAs the guild membership knows a trip to the Farmers' Market is always a wonderful time. Several guild members arrived to spin, eat and talk.<br /><br />Hope to see some of you there in September..............<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB_RN3eAW8tPRlNfEGQRB2pvqJbgUIWVO0LL57u5D-e8b841fCwNRnq2nvfroJNpMiJcS2aSGqUEFvADXx8byJeZ1f5_Qw6sQba9vVUeE-L1U7vq8WQFoWVWjAOCIDh9xpVsjr30W9SEo/s1600-h/P1100287.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB_RN3eAW8tPRlNfEGQRB2pvqJbgUIWVO0LL57u5D-e8b841fCwNRnq2nvfroJNpMiJcS2aSGqUEFvADXx8byJeZ1f5_Qw6sQba9vVUeE-L1U7vq8WQFoWVWjAOCIDh9xpVsjr30W9SEo/s320/P1100287.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370251399658104818" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixELCxDnJSNBx9GymbnGFbYpFqEfTWRmutWMpT5uQAlViIUz4ujuZd5ZzpSJrLzAWR4-5UE79UpjRlH8IgZeOpNjsUAyGnSa4OdgXxt5itWy64INQg8aVxrxFLMBFpHcAy9d4uCLSCPzk/s1600-h/P1100289.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixELCxDnJSNBx9GymbnGFbYpFqEfTWRmutWMpT5uQAlViIUz4ujuZd5ZzpSJrLzAWR4-5UE79UpjRlH8IgZeOpNjsUAyGnSa4OdgXxt5itWy64INQg8aVxrxFLMBFpHcAy9d4uCLSCPzk/s320/P1100289.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370251405216348322" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUPCllLs4IAU0cO5JTeaCu19i-BjYa63y0kryQQJi05WU6HfGmyZcIPyZas8DAGACefhtJG1zbsIzmc8-x12_-u7wiKozla51kPvbooIoYOLXCdu9vmgfi3vtVnyuJa7gnLMrFOmRVjkw/s1600-h/P1100294.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUPCllLs4IAU0cO5JTeaCu19i-BjYa63y0kryQQJi05WU6HfGmyZcIPyZas8DAGACefhtJG1zbsIzmc8-x12_-u7wiKozla51kPvbooIoYOLXCdu9vmgfi3vtVnyuJa7gnLMrFOmRVjkw/s320/P1100294.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370251419509198418" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4NfEtfdKef4_d7g73F-vbGpXvoXXtPGGci7Xzo1JlkHJEJ0qmh2lWunoSdaw3DF3Kl7kqtgcA6Db3bFbz-RgMW-rAKt2jm5tv-ph6tOgXLjyKmx6I5wR1x_3SrmMaOUATErYs9zf21dY/s1600-h/P1100293.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4NfEtfdKef4_d7g73F-vbGpXvoXXtPGGci7Xzo1JlkHJEJ0qmh2lWunoSdaw3DF3Kl7kqtgcA6Db3bFbz-RgMW-rAKt2jm5tv-ph6tOgXLjyKmx6I5wR1x_3SrmMaOUATErYs9zf21dY/s320/P1100293.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370251414118434130" border="0" /></a>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863913446098500447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-70733313423723528442009-06-28T08:18:00.002-05:002009-06-28T08:22:06.355-05:00The remainder of 2009 is a busy one for the guild. Check out our schedule in the sidebar. Here is a preview to help you plan. <br /><br />August 15 Washington County Fair.<br /><br />As for Washington County Fair this year due to the number of members we have we will be doing things a bit different this year. We will be scheduling people, there are people who would like to attend during the week and there are some who would like to attend during the weekend. You will need to let Sharon know in advance what days you can attend. Also you will need to be a member in standing with the Rhode Island Spinning Guild and a current member by July's meeting in order to receive a ticket. This year we will be inviting the CT Nutmeg Spinning Guild and the BayBerry Guild.<br /><br /><br />September will be at Casey Farm in the AM and Slater Mill in the afternoon.<br /><br />October will be a extended metting it will be held from 12:00 to 5:00 and we will be doing another carding day since the last one was very successful.<br /><br />November will be another extended meeting from 12:00 to 5:00 and we will be have members demonstrating different plying techniques. If you know of a plying technique please let me know, we would love for you to demonstrate it.<br /><br />Marva, Sharon, SandiUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-58716519480468586862009-05-28T10:47:00.003-05:002009-05-28T10:57:36.925-05:00The Third Annual RI Sheep and Wool FestivalThe RI Spinning Guild was out in full force for the 3rd Annual Sheep and Wool Festival. Many, many thanks to Linda R and her committee for all their hard work to put R I on the fiber map.<br /><br />Here are some pictures of the day...........................<br /><br />Carol, our weaver, and Beth works diligently to finish the shawl:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cindyd/3552748272/" title="P1090779 by cmdpurls, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2081/3552748272_67b0d2df3e.jpg" alt="P1090779" width="500" height="375" /></a><br /><br /><br />Here's a better shot of the weaving pattern:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cindyd/3551940209/" title="P1090786 by cmdpurls, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3551940209_933e81fe21.jpg" alt="P1090786" width="500" height="375" /></a><br /><br /><br />David demonstrates the ins and outs of flax preparation:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cindyd/3551939261/" title="P1090766 by cmdpurls, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2453/3551939261_c53006eedd.jpg" alt="P1090766" width="375" height="500" /></a>cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863913446098500447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-6364494350695242312009-03-29T14:33:00.005-05:002009-03-29T14:47:38.348-05:00RISG at Sachuest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAIvAua9qrzt6abTwjZEllLijmasEvcWqscLbxfM6UjVi7E9jvj2m9rpErXWrJbtNkfL0UX_BBwztV8Aw678KzvE2tAzHuSylmwgzMdid0tmxddnsj6voCFTSJS9Ollxpi7jJvm1w69Vk/s1600-h/P1090604.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAIvAua9qrzt6abTwjZEllLijmasEvcWqscLbxfM6UjVi7E9jvj2m9rpErXWrJbtNkfL0UX_BBwztV8Aw678KzvE2tAzHuSylmwgzMdid0tmxddnsj6voCFTSJS9Ollxpi7jJvm1w69Vk/s200/P1090604.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318698740723174754" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKhgRf6l1b75-r3YTUFxaldrmnWU4HcSmqBOSg0dWLUcMiYe1d3US0HocbyP1qudNiV621VDmquVNmxK5YHrLxqR96bo18nuEHrUgru-CcSCJjEPQ_HC1HDjc_V9qj1o2MmZYZ71zqXIU/s1600-h/P1090598.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKhgRf6l1b75-r3YTUFxaldrmnWU4HcSmqBOSg0dWLUcMiYe1d3US0HocbyP1qudNiV621VDmquVNmxK5YHrLxqR96bo18nuEHrUgru-CcSCJjEPQ_HC1HDjc_V9qj1o2MmZYZ71zqXIU/s200/P1090598.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318697919305952498" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmlhpwnQNEKxyvkQjatTmkNJTqsJY0do8Zie-l_n7tZZujt6_Lkgb98-nR1Db1dSpTVJNYX0F7uEoauzI6mmLqJqgWufwti6Ss4LLJWvppzeYXxhYPV40TqERVkUSg84aWKOY4w2o-FvY/s1600-h/P1090593.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmlhpwnQNEKxyvkQjatTmkNJTqsJY0do8Zie-l_n7tZZujt6_Lkgb98-nR1Db1dSpTVJNYX0F7uEoauzI6mmLqJqgWufwti6Ss4LLJWvppzeYXxhYPV40TqERVkUSg84aWKOY4w2o-FvY/s200/P1090593.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318697904559816098" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_jYz30yKcTJc0cqOmTEn6JTAlCI898DMil1-9uzk-dJRDBN0q1iNy45PmaH4jJ5KQIUu0deRcKYqgrgBfRHEEWq2Uo3tFIlV9dJ8LsgGT_t8BwfZYTsDFErbeY9Rj2GaKkN2YN9cQgoo/s1600-h/P1090597.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_jYz30yKcTJc0cqOmTEn6JTAlCI898DMil1-9uzk-dJRDBN0q1iNy45PmaH4jJ5KQIUu0deRcKYqgrgBfRHEEWq2Uo3tFIlV9dJ8LsgGT_t8BwfZYTsDFErbeY9Rj2GaKkN2YN9cQgoo/s200/P1090597.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318697917844622162" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh19r7U7FBMrX3MvEM3CQ8ssN4PDJ0xm6phAqD_8YaTVRx0rLxYb6QnSFO7uck4PUU5Xk-n7TAW7LTM5pT-WUHzGl-1H-oMwoPnS_XBw8MjfQDFGSTpUICY6LVGlvjhEenRR8p3pdvDCEo/s1600-h/P1090595.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh19r7U7FBMrX3MvEM3CQ8ssN4PDJ0xm6phAqD_8YaTVRx0rLxYb6QnSFO7uck4PUU5Xk-n7TAW7LTM5pT-WUHzGl-1H-oMwoPnS_XBw8MjfQDFGSTpUICY6LVGlvjhEenRR8p3pdvDCEo/s200/P1090595.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318697913443118834" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If you get a chance take a ride up to <a href="http://www.friendsnwr-ri.org/home.htm">Sachuest Wildlife Refuge</a>. RISG members volunteered to spend the day spinning and demonstrating for the public. We also had the opportunity to take a nature walk as well as view an exhibit by nature photographer David Farmer. My personal favorite was his Blue Heron.<br /><br />The nature walk along the ocean was beautiful.cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863913446098500447noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-75834728233637235342009-03-21T11:30:00.003-05:002009-03-21T11:34:32.063-05:00Looks like there has been a bit of confusion as to where and when we are meeting in April.<br /><br />Here's where will meet:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Coventry Historical Society</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">April 18th, 12 -4 pm</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334750593618640177.post-60737898630941182422008-11-15T11:18:00.004-05:002008-11-15T11:29:55.736-05:00The Weekend That Keeps Giving<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXAkbzH1PL5DRagRvr4WWTjiv3d5SR19E7mPbX-c02BYgPVuAl5CxErqRraKyzzGu5dS9IRkXHEoLQT1NHAmXM0Im44TKd9_MXbGnaM81nGXCSNb2PJwnYUhsM4kEvvpZeafEkxTeK-Q/s1600-h/P1090207.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXAkbzH1PL5DRagRvr4WWTjiv3d5SR19E7mPbX-c02BYgPVuAl5CxErqRraKyzzGu5dS9IRkXHEoLQT1NHAmXM0Im44TKd9_MXbGnaM81nGXCSNb2PJwnYUhsM4kEvvpZeafEkxTeK-Q/s320/P1090207.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268921710175186930" border="0" /></a><br />Joy is the best word to describe The Gathering. Every two years we gather with other fiber enthusiasts and indulge ourselves in pure fiber and workshops to our heart's desire.<br /><br />The workshops are numerous and all of us wish we could take every one of them. I very much enjoyed my workshops with Myrna Stahman and Abby Franquemont. I learned something new from both. Visit <a href="http://www.abbysyarns.com/">Abby's blog</a> and here's a link to Mryna Stahman's <a href="http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/scarves/matthewshepard.htm">Seaman's Scarf pattern</a>. Visit my<a href="http://cindyknits.blogspot.com"> blog</a> for more details.cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863913446098500447noreply@blogger.com0