February 2017

North Peace Spinners' and Weavers' Artspost rug project was completed in January with a fast and furious (not really) rug warp cutting party held over the lunch hour.  There were 4 very happy rug weavers admiring their work including Linda (in first photo), Debbie (in second photo), Mary and Faye.  Norma chose to be in Mexico instead of attending our party. :)  It is always amazing how different are the finished projects, all starting with the same warp.

Our Christmas runners were cut from the loom at another party before Christmas.  This is an M's and O's pattern, very fast and easy to weave and fun to see the results.  Linda and Alisha, our beginner weavers wove beautiful runners strictly according to the pattern.  The more experienced weavers, Mary, Norma, Rene, Sheryl W, and Faye, ventured to change the colour and size of stripes.  Not easily seen in the picture are gold threads highlighting the stripes.

This is Mary's Saori fabric.

Mary quickly sewed her fabric into a very funky, light weight vest.  It is so interesting making the long ends into design features.  Unique!

This is Norma's very lovely Saori fabric, yet to be sewn.

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Peace Country Spinners and Weavers activities:

• April 22, 2017 PCSW Spring Conference. Kiwanis Performing Arts Center 10401 10th St., Dawson Creek. 9:00-5:00. Please register early to receive warp specifications and drafts to prewarp the loom and weave the first sample. This will be a Round Robin style weaving experience. Also, Fibre Share participants will bring finished pieces and do a presentation of their experience.  Member: $45. Non member: $60.  See registration details in the December newsletter.  Registrations are to be sent to the Treasurer.
• Fall 2017 workshop - Fort St. John.
• Remember to find Peace Country Spinners and Weavers on Facebook. 
• For more information contact peacecountrysw@gmail.com.

Happy Spinning and Weaving!