Minutes of the Shuswap Spinners and Weavers April 7,2008.16 members present.
1. Minutes of the March meeting adopted as printed by Judith, Wendy seconded. Carried.
2. Noelle gave the Treasurer's report.
3. Announcements:1. Date changes: Spinning fine fibre - May 31-June 1. Beyond the tea towel - April 26-27. 2. Noelle gave a report on the Fall Fair meeting. Theme this year is Ribbons, Reins and Rosebuds and so much more. Sept. 5-6-7. 3. Sheep to Shawl - invitations to Kelowna, Langley, Vernon and Lumby.So far no judge yet. Spinners are Elvi,Gloria, Sara and Catherine. Weaver is Marcia.
4. Workshop- Note date changes above. Sharon also contacted Margaret Hahn about a rep weave workshop in the Fall.
5. Christmas sale in November. The theme is TREES.
6. Overdue library books- please check:Spin Off Winter 2001 Carole" Fall 2000 Carole Out April 07" Spring 1994 Carole Out April 07" Fall 2001 Gail Ayotte Out Nov. 03" Spring 2001 Celia Harris Out March 02Learning to Spin - Gretchen Sonju Out April 06Weaving Equipment and Patterns - Laurie Ankermann Out Nov 07Salish Indian Sweaters - Betty Gregg Out Oct 05
7. Programs - Silk Scarf painting - April. Jacquard loom - May 8. Pot Luck June 2,2008 at Marcia's. 9. IPE - Theme is Salute to the Goat. Items for the chest should be ready for the June potluck for a show and tell.
New Business : 1. Sharon Adair from the quilter's guild came to invite the Guild to participate in the quilt show June 6-7 entitled " 8 in 2008" held this year at the curling rink. We would have a 20 x 20 space for display,etc. There will also be a fashion show.
2. Spin-In April 15 (10-2) at Gudrun's April 22 (7-9) at Anne's Knit-In April 22 (10-2) at Mona's3. Next meeting - May 5, 2008 Meting adjourned by Marcia
Show and Tell
Program - Silk scarf painting