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Fiber is our

common

thread!

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November 12th, 2022
Sashiko

We learned a Japanese style of embroidery called Sashiko during the November meeting.
Show and tell from some talented CFA Guild members!

October 8th and 15th, 2022
Weaving

Sandi Suggs taught two classes beginning weaving, which included warping our table top looms!
Show and tell! A lot of beautiful quilts this month!

September 10, 2022

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September Program: Envelope pillow
​with Cathedral Window block
September Show & Tell
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August 13, 2022

August Program: ​Cathedral Window
​Quilt Block

August Show & Tell

Everyone "ROCKED" this class
We have so many talented members!

July 9, 2022

Huck Weaving

Show & Tell


June 11, 2022

Making Lucet Cord

Show & Tell


May 14, 2022

Learning to sew with a pattern.

Show & Tell

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Karen has been stitching uppotable "Grow Bags."

Show and tell

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Diane and her Machine "Stitch Journal."
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Susan created a sweet "Mug Rug."

April 2022

April 9, 2022 
​ Basic Sewing class.
​We made Rice Hot/Cold packs

 Pioneer Days
Whitwell Elementary
April 14, 2022 -

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Pictures of some special stitches demonstrated.
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Blind Hem stich-backside
Blind hem front side-stitch invisible
Rib knit on flannel sleeve
Rib knit to Knit fabric for collar
Tips for sewing on heavy denim
Susan & Son
Students ready to learn
Marti Z
Learning by touching
Melanie M
Ruthie
Isabella
Young lady and doing "Lasso" demos
Steer to "Lasso"

January 2020

Show & Tell


Huck Towel program

December 2019

November 2019
Beaded Kumihimo with Pam


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October 2019
Wool-Shearing to Shawl
Demonstration of Cleaning, Carding & Spinning
Marti Zoerb


September 2019-No meeting, water main break


August 2019

​Wire-Framed Tissue Flowers-Vicki Henson

Show & Tell

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Wendy’s Punch Embroidery project. She is making a game board.

July 2019 - Cookout and Fiber & Craft Swap
Remaining Items were donated to the Hart Gallery in Chattanooga

Quick business meeting, then just relaxing and enjoying visiting.

Show & Tell


June 2019
Chattanooga Public Library-Main Branch Downtown

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​Wendy showed us how to make beaded stitch markers for our knitting and crochet projects


June Show & Tell

Ruthie’s most recent project
Marti’s Swedish Weaving


​So much fun!
Don’t you think that Black and white is a striking look for this piece of art.
Imagine how amazing this will look hanging on the wall.
Rebecca is full of ideas she wants to share, and we are all willing to learn.
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April 2019-Bobbin Lace

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Bobbin Lace pillow from Spain.

We really had no idea what to expect today, but suddenly we were pulled into the twisted web of the pattern and beauty of Lace making. The hours flew by as Rebecca walked us through the basics and we started creating. By the time we left we were feeling comfortable with what we were doing. Most of us were "hooked" and ready to do more. 
We may need to consider having another class in Lace making again.

Show and Tell

Ruthie's lovely quilt
PictureThis lovely pattern captured everyone's heart!
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May 2019-String Painting


March 2019-Kumihimo 
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Diana getting us started on our Kumihimo projects.
Diana created a piece by using a multicolor thread throughout the project that created a beautiful confetti look.
This class was informative and enjoyable. 
Everyone was amazed at the beautiful results we got and the variety of patterns we could create just by placing our threads in a particular position. 
Cathy, showed us an amazing design she created by increasing the number of threads she used in her pattern.
10 year old Avery joined us as a guest, and caught on very quickly. He helped us prepare our threads to start our project.

February 2019
​Fabric Bowls

Fabric Bowls

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Our visitors today. Mom and Daughter.

Show & Tell


January 2019-Broomstick lace

Broomstick lace

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Show & Tell

One sample of Broomstick lace in a scarf pattern
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Beadwork Band - Karen Stakely


November 2018

Thanks Martha O for showing us the hem stitch.

Show & Tell

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Martha's Hemstitch

Finishing up our weaving projects

Gayle's "Twenty Something" Quilt
A bag filled with Flax to use on your eyes at night
I love to keep this on my eyes at night.
Ruthie's next hand pieced quilt.
Karen S made a lovely sunflower. Brown cotton in the center and scrubby yarn on the outside edge.
Karen S made a small but deep bowl cozy. Perfect for her ice cream.
Karen S made a denim bag with a ribbon handle
The inside of Karen's bag was lined using parts of a man's shirt.

October 2018

A Quick technique for Warping The Cricket Loom

Martha's towel with double warp thread
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Show & Tell


September 2018

Weaving Continued

Show & Tell

Thanks to Blake Degen and0 Vicki Henson

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Showing us how to check and recheck the tension until it is just right.

Vicki let us know the importance of keeping a log of your weaving projects.
There are many different forms-she has a few favorites. 

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Some suggested reading for weaving. You can check the library for books.
​Blake found these two online.

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August 2018

Weaving on a 15" Rigid Heddle Cricket Loom

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Phyllis Narus teaching how to set up the loom for weaving. Marti has this down.

Show & Tell

Marti Hiding behind her ongoing project of Swedish Weaving.
Storage bag for Loom accessories.
Storage bag for Loom accessories.
Storage bag for Loom accessories.
Gayle's modern looking quilt design.
Small pieces create a pixilated Kitty looking at us. Do you see it?
We are so happy when
​we are learning something new
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Setting up the warp thread takes time.
Ready to tie the warp ends
Cathy has started weaving a small header.
Victoria working with her shuttle. Karen is moral support.
Sheri finds out it takes longer to set up the loom by yourself.
Gayle and Wendy are deep in thought.
Vicki and Brenda work well together.
Vicki looking on while Cathy sets up the loom. Brenda just keeps on working.
Gayle and Wendy are have fun now!

July 2018
 Karen's  "showing of the Banners!"

Karen's creativity and attention to detail had us all in awe as viewed her work.

 June 2018 - Weaving Terminology

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Sandi and her assistant Linda showing us the "Shed." ​ We learned the parts of the loom and lots of terminology. Warp, Weft, selvedge, take-up and so much more. We are ready and excited for our weaving class in August.
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We will be using a Rigid Heddle Loom. We learned about Loom waste, Balanced weave, Beating and Tension. These are some of the things we will be concentrating on right from the start.

June 2018 - Show & Tell


May - Members at Fiber Fest at R&M Yarns


April 2018 - Fabric Journals-class #3
​More embellishments ideas and assembly options

Show and Tell - April 2018

March, 2018-Fabric Journals-class #2
​Embroidery and dimensional ​embellishments

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Show & Tell - March 2018


February Meeting-Fabric Journals with Jackie Cory-Class #1
Creating custom pages for journal​

It is not too late to join us, she will have more kits available in March

Creating custom pages for journal

This is the kit I chose-each has unique fabrics
The other side of my kit-Each has a different assortment of embellishments.
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I HAD to open it and see what was inside. Here are some of the goodies. The ideas are starting to come. Maybe I need a theme.

January 2018

Our Murder Mystery Quilt came to a conclusion with the arrest of the guilty party. 
​Donna AKA Wendy. House arrest!

Again it is safe to attend our meetings. Wendy will join us again after she serves her time.

Murder Mystery Quilt Block #12 - Quilters choice


November Meeting 2017

Murder Mystery Quilt Block #11
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Drunkard Quilt block:  Showing 3 of many options.

Soap Making With Martha Ooten-using fresh milk from her goats​
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October Meeting 2017

Drawstring Bags-Barbara Johnson
These bags are made from 17.5 inch squares of felt. They are gift bags which can be embellished with any little emblem you like. You could sew an initial, name or almost anything to make the bag more personal for your purposes. 
I have gingerbread men and snowmen that fit on the bags we will make, but they could also be embroidered. 
In order to save time in class, I will have red, green and white precut squares. The color selection they have available at Over the River Felt (in Hixson) is amazing. 
The edges will already be pinked/ scalloped. 
I keep my needle felting kit in one of these bags. I find lots of uses for them and people love to receive them- empty or full😊‼️
I’ll also show how to make them out of other fabrics.
 
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There will be a minimal charge for the materials Kit. 
​A complete list of supplies and cost will be emailed to members.

September Meeting 2017

Carry-in dinner sandwich dinner was delicious. This was a work day to catch up on projects. We enjoyed visiting with each other, getting to know 2 new members and actually got things done. We had a little bit of everything going on. 

Work Day-Catch up on projects today

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Barbara set up to show how to make Lucet Cording.

September 2017 - Show & Tell


August meeting 2017 

Quilt Show at the Ringgold Depot - August 24, 25, 26, 2017

Needle felted flowers from the roving that was dyed with Kool-Aid in July.
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July meeting 2017

Twister Quilt Demo by Lauren
​(slideshow)

Barbara 
​ Thank you for providing a wonderful lunch for us last month. We were Happy Crafters!

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Show & Tell

Ruthie's Quilt
Zoom Loom -Similar to pin weaving
Lauren's beautiful square
Karen S's cousin and lacy knit scarf
Karen S -Beading
Karen S Leather & bead bracelet.
Barbara's lovely tissue dispenser
Karen S-Beautiful Beaded Necklace

Quilt Blocks

Kool Aid Dyeing

Roving
We are ready to go.....
KoolAid & CrockPot + adventure
Roving w Kool Aid Yellow/Mango
Gayle-just waiting
Ready to go!

June Meeting 2017

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Ruthie.

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Our newest member, Barbara made this.
Barbara's baskets and boxes
Another unique box by Barbara.
Such a lovely little drawstring bag Barbara.
Gayle made a special item to hold cards to display for children
Martha's weaving project with buttons scattered across.
Martha is so creative when she weaves.
Large felt flower on canvas by none other than Martha
Martha loves her beads from Bead Therapy. Lovely necklace.
Chicken applique by Martha
Martha's felted flower and more of Barbara's fabric baskets.
Ruthie has a quilt she has been working on .
Close up of Ruthie's Quilt
Wendy the "knitting machine". Such a Lovely wrap.
Close up of Wendy's Banana Leaf Shawl.
Karen S went to Bead Therapy too. Lovely Wire Wrapped piece!
Linda also went to Bead Therapy to Wire Wrap.
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Pentecost Banner made by Karen Witt.

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Lauren chose to make a strip quilt, in stead of square blocks.
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Gayle has finally caught up.

May 2017 Meeting

Pot Holders & Hot Pads

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Quilt Blocks

Show & Tell

Ruthie
Gayle
Gayle
Gayle
Gayle
Linda
Gayle
Gayle
Marti-Huck Towel Embroidery
Lauren
Lauren
Grace
Grace
Marti finished her baby quilt
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April 2017 Meeting

Gayle taught us
how to make a
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Bowl Cozy
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Show & Tell
Ruthie's Quilt
Gayle's 31 Rose Quilt
Karen S- Beaded Necklace and Bracelet
More beading from Karen
Nice job Karen-This is her own design!
You never know "Who" or "What" you will run into ​at the John A Patten Center

March 2017 Meeting

Dolls

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Murder Mystery Quilt - block #2

Show and tell

February 2017 Meeting

Marti showed us how to embroider on Huck toweling

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Murder Mystery Quilt Block #1

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Show & Tell

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