What's New?
When significant changes or additions to the TWG website are made, we will try to keep a journal record of them here. The most recent changes will be listed at the top. Follow the links to go to the corresponding pages.
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Week of 1/17/2021
- Updates made to the 2020-2021 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
Week of 1/10/2021
- New Blog Post on Rya Knotting by Jean Johnson
- Member looking for Carders on the In Search Of Page
- Call for Entry to HGA Small Expressions Traveling Exhibit. See Of Interest page for details
- Tapestry artists needed to create tapestries based on the work of of artist Conie Vallese. Details on the Classifieds - In Search Of page
- Updates made to the 2020-2021 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
- Warping square (sold!) and spinning wheel for sale (still available) on the Classifieds Page
- SOLD! Mirrix Loom for sale on the Classifieds Page
- The Deb Essen Workshop, Color in Weaving is now open! Find details on the Classes Page
- Happy New Year!
Week of 12/27/20
- SOLD! Spinning Wheel for sale. Posted on the Classifieds Page
- New Illoomination: Alpacas and their Amazing Fiber with Jane Clark. Details on the Illoominations Page
- Join us on Zoom for the January Meeting! Details are on the Meetings Page
- Updates made to 2020-2021 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
- Floor loom, table loom, inkle loom, rag cutter & more for sale on the Classifieds Page
- SOLD! 4H Studio Arts Loom for sale on the Classifieds Page
Week of 12/20/20
- 60”, 8 shaft, Toika loom for sale on the Classifieds Page
- New cultural links added to the Home page and the Links-Cultural page
- MAFA 2021 Virtual Conference is gearing up! See Of Interest page for details
- HGA Juror's Talks occurring throughout January. See Of Interest page for details
Week of 12/13/20
- Free Loom from local Durham Textile artist. Posted on the Members Only Classifieds Page
- Glimakra Band Loom for sale. Posted on the Classifieds page
- New cultural links added to the Home page and the Links-Cultural page
- Full-sized Swedish Floor Loom for sale. Posted on the Classifieds Page
- Updates made to 2020-2021 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
Week of 12/6/20
- Ashford table loom and Toika floor loom posted on the Classifieds Page
Week of 11/29/20
- In Search Of knitter/weaver/sewer to make garments from alpaca
- Leclerc 8H floor loom for sale. Posted on the Classifieds Page
- Video of the December Holiday Meeting has been posted to YouTube. For the link go to the YouTube page
- Choose your 2020-2021 Fiber Challenge criteria! Now posted on the Learning/Challenges page
- Schacht Spindle 4H CB Loom for sale on the Classifieds Page
- 2 New Stainless Steel Reeds for Sale. Posted on the Classifieds Page
Week of 11/22/20
- Large Antique Warping Mill for sale on the Classifieds Page
- Knit Picks Blocking Mats for sale on the Members Only Classifieds Page
Week of 11/15/20
- Save the Dates to the Carolina Fiberfest 2021 will be VIRTUAL. See Of Interest page for details
- Call for Entry to the Chatham Mills Farmers Market Holiday Show. See Of Interest page for details
- Video of the new member Meet & Greet has been posted to YouTube. For the link go to the YouTube page
- Weavers Challenge 2020: If you drew cards for a challenge last year, you should be finishing up those projectrs to share at the Zoom Show & Tell at the Guild Meeting on December 3.
- Updates to the December meeting: Zoom Party, Old Challenges, New Challenges have been posted on the Meetings page. Get your Weavers Challenge 2020 ready for the Show & Tell. Get ready to do some origami. This virtual meeting will be presented on Zoom.
- New Blog Post: Thursday Tapestry Study Group Reports In!
Week of 11/8/20.
- Warping Board for sale! SOLD! Posted on the Classifieds Page
- Mary Kircher's Illoomination: Mounting Weavings That Stand Out" now on our YouTube Channel. Go to our YouTube page for the link
- Don't forget that the VIRTUAL SHOW is still on! 24 vendors to browse and shop. Visit the SHOW
- Updates made to 2019-2020 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
11/1/2020
- November Virtual Drop-in schedule posted on the TFAC Events page
- Sold! Tools of the Trade Loom for sale on the Classifieds Page
- Check out Sally Kahler's beautiful shawl on Hot! Off the Loom
- Visit the Orange County Artists Guild Virtual Tour 2020. See Of Interest page for details
- ArtsCenter's Elf Market is happening! And they are accepting applications for vendors. See Of Interest page for details
Week of 10/25/20
- Haptic & Hue's Tales of Textiles Podcast added to the Links-Podcast page
- Sold! Norwood loom for sale on the Classifieds page
- 60" Leclerc Nilart for sale on the Classifieds page
- Business Meeting and Show & Tell for the October Meeting are now on the YouTube Channel
Week of 10/18/20
- Pattie Lamb shares a video on her method for threading a loom on our YouTube Channel
- Dan Galligan shares a selvedge technique in his video on our YouTube Channel
- Your 2020-2021 Yearbook is now online on the Yearbook page
- You can now request Equipment Rentals online. Check out the Equipment Rentals page
- Schacht floor loom for sale SOLD on the Classifieds Page
Week of 10/11/20
- New cultural links added to the Home page and the Links-Cultural page
- Fiberfest is having a: Pop-Up Market on October 31 - November 1 See Of Interest page for details
- Details about the December meeting: Zoom Party, Old Challenges, New Challenges have been posted on the Meetings page. This virtual meeting will be presented on Zoom.
- The October Newsletter has been posted to the TWG Only/Newsletters page.
- Fall Library Curbside Pickup schedule added to the Google Calendar and the Library page
- Updates made to 2019-2020 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
- Glimakra Standard Loom for sale. Posted on the Classifieds Page
Week of 10/4/2020
- Earth Guild Dragon Tales yarn for sale. Posted on the Classifieds Page
- Join a creative non-violet protest and create some textile squares: Join the Violet Protest See for details
- Price reductions on several listings on the Classifieds Page
- Free notebook of the materials from the Eight Annual Southeast Fiber Forum ‘92 on Members Only Classifieds
- Antique Spinning Wheel for sale on the Classifieds Page
- Leclerc Nilus 4H/6T with Double Back Beam REDUCED!! on the Classifieds Page
- New Blog Post: Shibori in the Shade from the Shibori Study Group
- Illoomination: “Mounting Weavings that Stand Out" with Mary Kircher. on the Illoominations page
- October Virtual Drop-in schedule posted on the TFAC Events page
Week of 9/27/20
- Dates for the 2020-2021 Guild Meetings have been posted on the Meetings page. Details will follow later.
- Updates made to 2019-2020 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
Week of 9/20/20
- New Blog Post from the First Ever All Guild Zoom meeting in August. 2 of 2 in the series!
- 15" Cricket Loom for sale SOLD! on the Classifieds page
- 13 Ft. Tapestry Loom for sale. Posted on the Classifieds Page
- Did you miss the September Guild Meeting on Zoom? Video of the September Guild Meeting is now on our YouTube Channel. Find the Link on our YouTube page
- Updates made to 2020-2021 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
- Wall Hanging by Pam James added to the HOT! Off the Loom page
- Baby Blankets by Pam James added to the HOT! Off the Loom page
- New cultural links added to the Home page and the Links-Cultural page
Week of 9/6/20
- Illoomination: “Deconstructing” Homage to Klee Wall Hangings with Helen Bower Jones. on the Illoominations page
- Virtual Tour of the Textile Museum of Canada offered by and offered by Central Virginia Fiberarts Guild. See Of Interest page for details
- The September Newsletter has been posted to the TWG Only/Newsletters page.
- The TWG Virtual Sale & Show is now open! Come shop, explore and be inspired!
- Video of Debbie Suchoff's Illoomination (Tips, Tricks & More) now on our YouTube Channel
- Updates made to 2019-2020 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
- Nilus Leclerc with double back beam for sale on the Classifieds page
Week of 8/30/2020
- New Blog Post from the First Ever All Guild Zoom meeting in August. 1 of 2 in the series!
- Free form woven piece by Dianne Byrne added to the HOT! Off the Loom page
- A new YouTube page was added to the TWG Only menu. Links to all guild videos including Illoominations and Meetings will be posted there.
- Updates made to 2019-2020 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
- Newcomb loom for sale on the Classifieds Page
Week of 8/23/2020
- In Search of Weaving supplies for new artist studio
- Video of the August Guild Meeting in now on our YouTube Channel
- Updates made to 2019-2020 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
- New! Your Best Tips, Tricks and Cool Ideas with Debbie Suchoff - See details on the Illoominations page
- Updated pdf and word doc. on Classifieds Page with email addresses of scammers.
- Bernina Sewing Machine and Warping Reel for sale on the Classifieds Page
- New contribution to the Hot! Off the Loom page by Shula Bernard.
- Yarn for sale plus some free yarn. Posted on the Members Only Classifieds Page
- Box of free yarn of varying weights and fibers posted on the Members Only Classfieds Page
Week of 8/17/2020
- Check out our YouTube Channel. A link to the YouTube video of Sydney Sogol's Illoomination, "How to Prepare for a Show" has be posted on the Illoominations page
- Patrick Green Supercard three drum electric carder for sale on the Members Only Classifieds Page
- Glimakra Standard Loom for sale on the Members Only Classifieds Page
- Updates made to 2019-2020 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
- The August Newsletter has been posted to the TWG Only/Newsletters page.
- LeClerc Voyager Table Loom for sale on the Classifieds Page
- Cricket Rigid Heddle Loom for sale on the Classifieds Page
- Check out the new Library page with the new Library Catalog app and new instructions for curbside pickup
- New cultural links added to the Home page and the Links-Cultural page
Week of 8/9/20
- Details about the September meeting: Ondule with Amy Putansu have been posted on the Meetings page. This virtual meeting will be presented on Zoom.
- Louet Jane 40 for sale Sold! on the Classifieds Page
- Yes, we are having a Virtual Guild Meeting on August 27! Send us pics and join in on the Show & Tell. Join the Zoom meeting and join the fun on the 27th! Instructions for all are on the Meetings page
- Kristin Bergsten's website added to Links-Guild Members page
Week of 8/2/20
- Updates made to 2019-2020 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
- New link for videos by Dena Moses on weaving a chenille scarf added to the Links-Resources page
Week of 7/26/20
- August Virtual Drop-in schedule posted on the TFAC Events page
- Loom and spinning wheel for sale on the Classifieds Page
- Do you want to learn more about our website? Check out the new updated Tour of the Website. Download the PDF
- Member looking for a loom on the In Search Of page
- VIDEO of Jackie Heller's Overshot scarf added to the HOT! Off the Loom page
- And we are experimenting :-) Jackie's scarf video is on our TWG Youtube channel!
- New cultural link added to the Home page and the Links-Cultural page
- Online class! One Warp, Many Structures with Denise Kovnat. Now open on the Classes & Workshops page
Week of 7/19/10
- New! How to Prepare for a Show with Sydney Sogol - See details on the Illoominations page
- 3 looms posted for sale on the Classifieds Page
- An Email icon has been added to the social media links on the Home page
- Applications for the TWG 2020 Virtual Sale & Show now being accepted. For info click here
- LeClerc Nilus loom for sale on the Classifieds Page
Week of 7/12/20
- Online class! One Warp, Many Structures with Denise Kovnat. Posted on the Classes & Workshops page
- New cultural link added to the Home page and the Links-Cultural page
- Jackie Heller's Artist Gallery page has been updated
- Updates made to 2019-2020 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
- New photos added to the Home screen Slideshow. See details on the Home Screen Slideshow page
Week of 7/5/20
- A new blog post: "An Experiment in Doubleweave" has been posted to the Blog
- Artist Page for Marion Flint added to the Artist Gallery
Week of 6/28/20
- Nilus Leclerc 4 H Loom for sale SOLD! on the Classifieds page
- Added Marion Flint to the Other Guild Artists page in the Artist Gallery
- Posted the TFAC Virtual Drop-in schedule for July on the TFAC Events page
- Textiles in Ghana and Voices on Cloth: Maiwa Podcasts added to Links-Podcast page
Week of 6/21/20
- Herald Floor Loom and Kessenich Table Loom(sold!) for Sale on the Classifieds Page
- New examples of guild members' work on the Hot! Off the Loom page
- Debbie Suchoff's Artist Gallery page has been updated
- Kelly Walsh's Artist Gallery page has been updated
- Jean Kaplan's Artist Gallery page has been updated
- Updates made to 2019-2020 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
- Beginning Color with Rose Warner is temporarily closed --> click here
- New cultural link added to the Home page and the Links-Cultural page
Week of 6/14/20
- Inkle loom, cloth strips and Gulf Coast Native wool/Mohair for sale on the Members Only Classifieds
- Norwood Loom with sectional warping equipment for sale on Classifieds Page
Week of 6/7/20
- Call for Entry: Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild presents an online show called Creative Confinement and has invited TWG members to enter. See the Of Interest page for details
- New cultural link added to the Home page and the Links-Cultural page
Week of 5/31/20
- Fireside Loom for sale. Was posted on Members Only Classifieds now moved to Classifieds Page
- Pattie Lamb's Artist Gallery page has been updated
- Petra Weishaupt-Smith's Artist Gallery page has been updated
- Paula Baumann's Artist Gallery page has been updated
Week of 5/24/20
- 2019 Guild Gallery photos have been archived: Guild Gallery 2019
- 2017-2019 HOT! Off the Loom photos have been archived: HOT! Off the Loom 2017-2019
- 2019-2020 Illoominations have been archived: Illoominations 2019-2020
- 4H Floor Loom for sale. Posted on the Classifieds Page
- 2019-2020 Classes & Workshops have been archived: Classes 2019-2020
- 2019-2020 Of Interest events have been archived: Of Interest 2019-2020
- 2019-2020 Guild Meetings have been archived: Meetings 2019-2020
- 2019-2020 Guild Events & Outreach events have been archived: Guild Events 2019-2020
- New cultural link added to the Home page and the Links-Cultural page
- Guild member Sydney Sogol is featured in Episode S1E3 of The Working Weaver Podcast, listed on the Links-Podcast page:
- Hot! Off the Loom 2017-2019 archived --> click here
- 4 Shaft, Nilus LeClerc table top loom for sale. Sold!
- AVL Home Loom - 8 harness 10 treadle Posted on the Classifieds Page
- Working Weaver podcast added to the Links-Podcast page
Week of 5/17/20
- The May Newsletter has been posted on the TWG Only/Newsletters page
- The Tablet Weaving Workshop with John Mullarkey is now open --> click here
- New examples of guild members' work on the Hot! Off the Loom page
- Updates made to 2019-2020 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
Week of 5/10/20
- New podcast from Long Thread Media. Link posted on Links-Podcasts page
- New blog post from the Handwoven Study Group, South, by Chris Elliott
- New examples of guild members' work on the Hot! Off the Loom page
- Fireside Loom for sale on the Members Only Classifieds Page
- Check out the new Cultural enrichment links on the new Links-Cultural page
- Updates made to 2019-2020 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
Week of 5/3/20
- Check out the Classifieds for price reductions on some equipment!
- New TW Help Line has been established. Email Lori Rhodes at purplerhodes@hotmail.com with your fiber questions and she will hook you up with someone who can answer them!
Week of 4/27/20
- Classes in May, June and July have been cancelled and will be rescheduled due to the pandemic
- Links to 4 new cultural adventures have been added to the Home page
Week of 4/19/20
- New examples of guild members' work on the Hot! Off the Loom page
- AVL Warping Wheel for sale. SOLD!
- Two Schacht inkle looms for sale - one new, one used. Posted the Classifieds page
- Check out the new list of Cultural Enrichment links on the Home page
Week of 4/12/20
- NEW! Tablet Weaving (Card Weaving) Workshop from Around the World / John Mullarkey Sept 26-27 2020, Registration opens May 18, 2020 for members, July 13 for non-members
- New examples of guild members' work on the Hot! Off the Loom page
- In Search Of an 8H 22-26" Schacht or Leclerc Loom
- The April Newsletter has been posted on the TWG Only/Newsletters page
Week of 4/5/20
- UKI/Supreme 5/2 mercerized cotton for sale. Posted on the Members Only Classifieds Page
- Saori loom, Inkle loom and accessories for sale. Posted on the Classifieds Page
- New blog post by Sally Kahler from the ContempT Study Group now in the TWG Only/Blog
- WANTED: Yearbook Editor. Check out the ad on the Volunteer page
- The April Guild Meeting has been cancelled due to COVIID-19 :-(
- Registration Open now for Warp Painting and Taste of Tapestry Classes by Mary Kircher in June
Week of 3/29/20
- New examples of guild members' work on the Hot! Off the Loom page
- Updates made to 2019-2020 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
- 15 inch Cricket Rigid Heddle Loom and Stand for sale on the Members Only Classifieds
Week of 3/22/20
- Want to experiment with dyeing while staying at home? New links added to the Commerical Links page
- The Online Studio Tour is growing. Check it out!
- Updates made to 2019-2020 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
- New examples of guild members' work on the Hot! Off the Loom page
- Check out the Online Studio Tour in honor of COVID-19. Send pictures if you want to join in!
Week of 3/15/20
Week of 3/8/20
In light of the current concerns for public health due to the coronavirus, the TW Board has decided the following:.
- Updates made to 2019-2020 Membership list on the TWG Only/Yearbook Page
- A new Hot! Off the Loom post from Sharon Grubb on the Showcase/Hot! Off the Loom page
- A brand new Resource page! Check out the Links - Online Classes page!
- The March Newsletter has been posted on the TWG Only/Newsletters page
- FIVE new study groups have been posted on the Study Groups page. They are highlighted in red.
- Leclerc Loom for sale. Sold! Posted on the Classifieds Page
- Registration now open for Basics of Feltmaking Class with Cynthia Mollenkopf--> Click Here
- Romedale wool for sale. Posted on the Classifieds Page
- New Fall Basketry Class by Dawn Hummer - October 10, 2020, registration opens August 10, 2020
Week of 3/8/20
In light of the current concerns for public health due to the coronavirus, the TW Board has decided the following:.
- All drop-ins at this time have been cancelled
- The March workshop with Winne Matilla has been cancelled and will be rescheduled when it is feasible.
- The regular March 26 guild meeting at the Seymour Center has been cancelled
- The March Illoomination, Adjusting Knit Patterns to Fit has been cancelled
- The March Inkle class has been cancelled
- We will make decisions about further classes and events as things change with CDC recommendations.
- Class participants will be contacted individually if they were signed up for something in March.
- We will deal with April classes closer to the time for them.
- Study groups may continue to meet if they choose to. Group leaders please be in touch with your members to make a decision about that. Please use your best judgement regarding participation.
- Details about the May meeting posted on the Meetings page
- Contemp.T, that oh-so-popular study group, is forming a second group. Go to the Study Groups page to read all about it.
- This week's Drop-Ins at TFAC posted on the TFAC Events page
- Added pdf & word doc file containing a list of email addresses/names for known scammers on Classifieds Page
- New Beginning Color Class by Rose Warner - session starts on August 26, 2020, registration opens June 22, 2020
Week of 3/1/20
- "Vintage" Brother Knitting Machine for sale on the Members Only Classifieds page
- This week's Drop-Ins at TFAC posted on the TFAC Events page
- Schacht Equipment – barely used and in excellent condition. Posted on the Members Only Classifieds page
- Member In Search Of an Inkle loom.