Author: Jeffery Pinkston

Basket Weaving in the Carlsbad Flower Fields

What could be better than sitting (nearly) in the Flower Fields of Carlsbad on April 29, 2018. Acres of ranunculas provided beautiful color as we stabbed and poked our way through coils of pine needles learning the technique of coiling a basket around an unusual stone under the direction of Nadine Spier. Martha, Ann  and Carol laughed and encouraged each other as they learned a new way to create art.

Officers for 2018

From left to right: Marie H., Marie M., Paula, Linda, Carol L., Carol G., Pam, Martha, Julie, Denise. Ann not pictured.

Congratulations to the Board Officers that will lead the Guild for 2018.

Co Presidents – Linda Bohlinger and Carol Goldsmith
C0 Vice Presidents/Program Managers – Carol Listenberger and Martha Lumia
Secretary – Marie Moneysmith
Historian – Denise Squires
Treasurer – Marie Hartman
Membership – Paula Durrant
Members at Large – Julie Roy & Ann Leiboh
President Emeritus – Pam McSmith

October 30 – Meeting Photos

Our October meeting focused on the various items that can be woven with a Riggid Heddle loom. Mariellen Boss, the speaker shown above, gave us a background on the “little loom.” She also shared many of the variations on the popular loom including; the size, portability, price and versatility. Here are some of the beautiful results that our members wove.  Continue reading “October 30 – Meeting Photos”

September 25 Meeting Photos

Our President, Linda Bohlinger shared this beautifully woven multi-shaft fabric that she will make into a garment (photo by Julie Roy) during our “show and share” portion of the meeting. After that, Carol Loch presented a program about Inkle Looms. Here are some photos taken by Sandra Wolin during the program and more photos of the many talents from our members. Continue reading “September 25 Meeting Photos”

July Monthly Meeting

Escape the heat on July 24th and come spend the day in the shade of the cool pines in Idyllwild. (Usually 30 degrees cooler than the desert.)

Our July 24 DWS meeting will be held at Julie Roy’s Mountain Cabin Retreat. The meeting will start at 10 am and lunch will be hosted by the Guild. Bring a fiber project you are working on and spin/weave/felt, etc. We plan to have a scarf “ice dyeing” hands on activity for those that are interested.  Continue reading “July Monthly Meeting”