Meeting Minutes June 2012
Our guild meeting was held at the home of Marilynn Clarke in Reno, Nevada. Thank you Marilynn, for providing a beautiful sunny spot for us to meet. Heidi Ericson filled in for Virva, as she was unavailable to attend. Thank you very much Heidi!
Treasurer Report: 41 paid members and a total of $2841.84 guild balance.
Old Business: Living History Fair at Miguel Ribera park was nice, but the attendance seemed sparse.
There is still room for attendance at Marilynn’s dye workshop to be held in August. Please contact Marilynn Clarke to reserve your spot. Workshop to be held August 4th and 5th.
Learning tree for this meeting will be dead head flower dying after the meeting. Marilynn is providing freezer dried blooms for instruction.
New Business: An art yarn class to be held during our annual retreat was discussed. Cost was determined at approximately $70 per person, with the chance of cost going up or down depending on participation. Lexi Boger from Plucky Fluff would be the instructor for the class. July will be the deadline for decision regarding the class. Discussion regarding the guild paying part of the class cost followed.
Introductions were held at the end of the meeting. We had two guests, Robin Gallagher, and Margery McConaghy.
Show and Tell: Heidi started show and tell with some beautiful woven towels. Toni- scarf and hat. Marilynn had plant sale leftovers. Mary shared her Stephanie scarf #2,  Nancy- ball yarn holder. Sherrie- an ingenious hair ‘pick‘ comb hackle, charm stitch markers, drum carded batts.  Max- a lovingly reconditioned drum carder and accessory bags.  Margery - beautiful hand decorated gourds. Gary- stunning weavings.
Those in attendance included: Robin Gallagher, Heidi Ericson, Toni Strassburg, Mim Bullard, Doris Woloszyn, Marilynn Clarke, Kendra Iwahashi, Julie Smith, Sharon Rajki, Susan Palwick, Carolyn Thompson, Marilyn Pearson, Nancy Pryor, Margery McConaghy, Sharie Jones, Maxene Harlow.

This next meeting will be at Mimi Bullards brown bag. Bring a chair.

Mim Bullard is in Rancho Haven:  From Reno, drive north on Hwy 395 to the first Red Rock exit #78, after the Stead Blvd exit.  Drive 20 miles to the Sierra Ranchos Valley, and take the first left (after Jeanette Miller’s alpaca ranch ) onto Arabian.  It’s a dirt road but has a county sign.  Drive up into the valley and turn left on Rancho, then continue several hundred yards and turn right on Thoroughbred.  Mim is about two miles up and on the right – 455 Thoroughbred Circle.  If you are coming in from California, the north Red Rock exit is 13 miles past the exit for Hwy 70 at Hallelujah Junction and only turns right.  Continue four miles from the State line, past the volunteer fire house and turn right on Rancho, at mailbox central.  There is a cell signal at the mail boxes.  Mim’s number is 775-969-3249.  You must use 775.  Drive about two miles and turn right on Rancho,  then continue several hundred yards and turn right on Thoroughbred.  Mim is about two miles up and on the right – 455 Thoroughbred Circle. 

Minutes May 2012

Minutes 5/12/12

Treasurer’s Report:

We received $30 for dues, we have 40 paid members.

$518.00 was used to pay the liability insurance, the Davis Creek campsite was paid for

Our balance is $2822.00

Library:

$100 is allotted each year for additions to the library. Please email Heidi with recommendations for books or videos.

Old Business:

Member dues are due and payable.

The Living History Faire- set-up is at 8:30, our booth number is 41, Mimi has maps. We may park on Nutmeg Place right behind our booth to unload. Heidi will finish our Guild flyer.

Arboretum Garden Party-It will be held on June 1 from 5-8 p.m., Susan Ogden will be speaking.

Spindle Camp-Held in June, contact Heidi for information

Black Sheep Gathering: June 22-24

Natural Dyes Workshop- will be held Aug. 4 & 5 at Marilynn’s, it is $50 per person. Nancy will have the sock blanks prepared and ready to hand out at the June meeting.

Celtic Faire-will be held the last weekend in September or the first weekend in October.

New Business:

Sharie discussed Plucky Fluff Yarns studio at Boeger Winery. Lexie Boeger wrote the book Intertwined, which is about carding to make novelty yarn. She will do more research and report at the retreat in September, if she can attend, and plan to do carding as the Learning Tree at the October meeting.

What shall we do at the Spinster Retreat in September? Dyeing, felting, needle felting? Please let Virva know what you want to do.

Show & Tell:

Heidi showed her alpaca scarf and told us that 3 kittens helped her make it. She also shared socks made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.

Linda shared that the Lion Brand “Amazing” wool/acrylic yarn is very similar to the Noro brand .

Carol shared a darling knitted baby doll, suited for a 2 year old, a hippo and a crocheted pig.

Sharie shared a scarf she made from knobby yarn that she then core spun to make the corkscrews and then she added beads while plying. She also showed green yarn from Morro Bay yarns, owned by Anna Harvey.

 

Max shared the baby layettes that she has started making again, her “shorty” sweaters, shawlette, alpaca yarns she has made, and her cotton spindle.

Sheila shared her shawl.

Ashley shared the stuffed Blue Dragon she made using the pattern on the Ravelry site.

Nancy shared her Chloe & Spud yarn and the baby “Leaf Blanket” . The pattern is in the free “Blue Sky Alpaca” booklet, available at Jimmy Bean’s. She also shared her dyed yarn, yarn core spun with carpet thread, and her cotton potholders.

Mimi shared her iPod pouches, hair noodles, and dread locks.

Virva told us about Farm Days in Carson City each year. Thousands of kids attend each year and they are so interested and sweet. She encouraged us to attend next year to show knitting, spinning, or whatever we wanted to do, and to let everyone know about our Guild. She also shared that she loves the Panda fiber she bought from Mimi. She said it was so easy to spin!

In attendance: Virva Porcelli, Mim Bullard, Jo Van Winkle, Marilynn Clarke, Nancy Pryor, Nicole Kelly, Doris Woloszyn, Carol Nelson, Ashley Thibedeau, Susan Palwick, Sheila Young, Sharie Jones, Eileen Jacobs, Carol Lopez, Heidi Ericson, Linda and Mark Lindsay, Maxene Harlow.

We will be at Marilyns and will be doing some "Dead Flower Head" Dyeing
Remember if you are planning to dye "stuff" it needs to be mordant already. I think Nancy said she'll bring some sock planks already mordant and ready to go for you do dye if you don't have some fiber ready..

Also remind people we need 15 people  for Marilynn's dye workshop in August. We have 8 signed up already, need 7 more.

Marilyn Clarke’s home in Reno. Brown Bag Lunch

Driving Directions:    From the South-- Take HWY 395 to the McCarran off-ramp, turn left and follow McCarran WEST to Socrates, turn right and follow Socrates NORTH to Greenstone, turn left (WEST) for one block to Comstock, then turn right (NORTH) to the end of pavement. We are the second driveway (left) off the pavement.  From the North-- From HWY 395 take the North Virginia off-ramp and follow N. Virginia street southward just past McCarran Blvd to Comstock, then turn left  (NORTH) up Comstock to the end of pavement. We are the second driveway off the pavement. Address:  3503 Comstock Drive  - Telephone: 786-1709

There may be road construction around Marilyn's house. You can also take Socrates all the up to Sienna Station Way turn left and another lift on Silverstone. Park on Silverstone just past the house. Right down Silverstone a short way on your right.

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April Minutes 2012

April 2012 Meeting Minutes

The meeting was held at Bartley Ranch in Reno, and started with introductions.  A correction to the March meeting minutes regarding the class size for the dye workshop. Workshop class size limited to 20 people. Treasurer Report: Guild bank balance currently at $3185.84. There are 36 paid members. Library Report: Discussion regarding Fleece and Fiber Source Book and binders with fiber information for a learning tree during a future meeting. Weaving Study: Please contact Nancy Prior if you are interested in hosting a weaving study group.

Old Business: Discussion regarding the Living History Day at Miguel Ribera Park on May 19^th. There will be a shuttle bus provided from the parking lot to the event.

The May meeting will be held at Doris Wolozsyn’s home in Sierra Valley. Please see CSSW blog for directions. Farm City Days to be held at Fuji Park in Carson City May 10^th and 11^th. Spinners plan to set up inside the metal building at the park. Animals will be located in the barn area. Lunch will be provided. Children arrive at 8:45 am, and the day usually ends at approximately 2:00 pm.

Natural Dye Workshop will be held in August. It will be a two day class. Class size limited to 20 people. Cost is $50 for both days with materials and instructions included. Dates of class are August 3^rd and 4^th , or August  4^th and 5^th. Actual dates tba.

The electric spinner that was recently donated to the guild works. Libby is currently using it, but will make it available if you are interested in using it.

Discussion regarding Tahoe Art Exhibit. Please contact Virva for more information.

June meeting will be held at Marilynn  Clarke’s home in Reno. Marilynn will be having a dead head flower dye learning tree event after the meeting. Mordant info was handed out, so if you plan on dying something, please mordant your item prior to the meeting and bring it with you. The May Arboretum Society will be holding its plant sale and silent auction along with a speaker presentation by Scott Ogden and Lauren Springer Ogden. Events are scheduled for Friday June 1^st with the 23^rd annual plant sale on Saturday June 2^nd. Friday’s event is $50 for lecture, and $75 includes lecture and book.

New Business: Warner Mountain Weavers is holding classes on spinning and weaving May 25^th - 27^th. May 27^th the Sparks Museum will be holding a Celtic Exhibit. There is a small 4 harness Union loom for sale in Fallon. Asking price $450. Please contact Nancy Prior for information. The meeting sites for the summer months are as follows: May - Doris’ home. Come see the baby lambs! June - Marilynn Clarke’s home in Reno. Deadhead dye learning tree to be presented after the meeting. July - Mimi Bullard’s home in Red Rock. August - Wilbur May Arboretum in Reno. Meeting in front of the office. September - retreat at Davis Creek Park. Plan on camping for the weekend! Raffle prizes this month include a scarf donated by Myna, fleece donated by Mimi, felted childs slippers, and handwoven towels. There will be alpaca shearing at Jeanette Miller’s home in Red Rock the next 2 weekends. Anyone is invited to come out to see how it is done.  The meeting was followed with show and tell during lunch. Attendance included: Matthew Moses, Susan Moses, Eileen Jacobs, Carolyn Thompson, Marilyn Pearson, Heidi Ericson, Linda Lindsay, Kendra Iwahashi, Myna Giannotti, Ashley Thibedeau, Mary B, Susan Palwick, Barbara Hunt, Virva Porcelli, Mimi Bullard, Janet Schueller, Carol Lopez, Nancy Prior, Marilynn Clarke, Connie Vann, Sisa Grigg, Julie Smith, Sharin Rajki, Doris Woloszyn, Toni Strassburg. 

Directions to the May meeting

 

Doris Woloszyn’s in Chilcoot, California.  Hwy. 395 north from Reno, past Bordertown into California.  Exit 395 at Hwy. 70 to Portola/Quincy, turn left on Hwy. 70 going west for about 2 miles.  Turn left on Scott Road after crossing Long Valley Creek, before going up Beckwourth Pass.  Scott Road is dirt, and after 4/10 mile to the railroad crossing you’ll pass 2 homes(stay left on main road, not right up the hill), the railroad tracks and creek will be on your left.

Continue south on Scott Road for one and a half miles to a small bridge over Scott Creek. 

Another 4/10 mile to a large Cottonwood tree and the 3^rd home, this is where the county stops grading the road so it’s a little rougher.  Another 2/10 mile to several buildings on hill with SPRAGUE sign, but stay to left and pass the driveway.  Next 3/10 mile the road curves from left to right up a small hill.  Stay to the right at the fork, going up the hill and look for my 404-185 sign on a “rock jack” fence corner.  This is where you turn right onto my driveway.

My driveway is 4/10 mile,  first straight with a wooden fence on the left and barb wire fence on the right, then at the next group of rock jacks curve right, down over the culvert and up hill to my house …cedar siding with a dark green metal roof and large wooden barn in back.  Sounds complicated but there are very few places out here.  I’ll try to put up some signs to help.  Call 530-993-4296 if you have questions or need help.

March 2012 Minutes

CSSW Minutes 3/10/2012

Treasurer’s Report:

We paid $15.00 to the Living History Event to cover the temporary business license.

We have 30 members and a balance of $2999.84.

Old Business:

Nancy Pryor will demonstrate weaving at the Living History event.

Black Sheep Gathering June 22-24, see Virva or Doris for more information

Felting and Dyeing will be the Learning Tree Workshops at the Spinner’s Retreat.

New Business:

Mar. 24, 25, 26 Weaving Workshop in Nevada City, CA hosted by Suzie Lyle from Eugene, OR

The cost is $105.00 each plus $35.00 for materials.

The Wilbur May Arboretum is having workshops on gardening:

Apr.4-High Desert Gardening

Apr. 11-High Desert Edible Gardening

May 2-Container Gardening

For more information please go to: http://www.washoecounty.us/parks/arboretum/events.html

You may email them at mayarboretumsociety@gmail.com

The May meeting will be held at Doris’s home.

May 18-20- Vogue Knitting Magazine Destination Experience is the Imperial Stock Ranch in Maupin, OR for more information please contact: vkdestinations@vogueknitting.com

The June meeting is at Marilynn’s, and we’ll do flower dyeing. Dyeing wool with flowers.

The July meeting will be held at Mimi’s home. Lavender wands!

Aug. 4,5-Marilynn will be hosting a dyeing workshop for 200 students from 10-4

The fee is $50 each which includes the wool, dyes, and booklet.

Sept. 14-16-Knit & Crochet Show at the Grand Sierra. For more information please Google: The Knitting Guild of America

Oct. 21-27-SOAR will be held in Tahoe City, CA for more information please contact: granlibakken.com

North Tahoe Arts Center in Tahoe City, CA has month long exhibits. We discussed putting together a Fiber & Fabric Exhibit. The month of May is open so Virva will get more information for us.

Donna Clark has some old spinning and weaving books from various authors and a handmade rustic table carder for sale.

Show & Tell:

Barbara showed the beautiful scarf she made. It was a Kleio pattern/Romi Hill

Carol showed her beautiful fibers for weaving.

Mary showed her Cubit square knitting needles and told how well they worked for her.

Connie shared her beautiful “wavy things” that she will be using as curtains.

Myna shared the darling stuffed Llama that she made for her friend’s child. She used a pattern she found on Etsy.com

Janet shared the very beautiful sweater she made from recycled yarn. She buys sweaters at thrift stores, takes them apart and reuses the yarn. Very clever and thrifty!

Max shared a Smurf hat, a Dinosaur hat, and a Mohawk hat that her son made from yarn Max made. She shared the darling knitted “Ella Elephant” in a tutu. She made it for a friend’s little one along with Ella’s very own trunk full of clothes.

Shari shared her gorgeous “Alpaca Challenge” sweater in burgundy and black. She showed her first full project (washing, spindling, plying) socks. She added the sparkle threads during plying.

Nancy shared her lovely “Piano Key” scarf. The pattern is free on the Lion Brand Yarn website. She also showed roving that she had dyed and/or over dyed and then spun.

Marilynn showed a beautiful lacey, beaded scarf she had made from alpaca/merino/silk.

Valerie showed her lovely knitted headband.

In attendance were: Virva Porcelli, Mimi Bullard, Jo Van Winkle, Marilynn Clarke, Nancy Pryor, Sharie Jones, Maxene Harlow, Janet Schueller, Susan Palwick, Linda and Mark Lindsay, Myna Gianotti, Ashley Thibedeau, Kendra Iwahashi, Connie Vann, Valerie Harnoitz, David Armer, Matthew Moses, Susan Moses, Eileen Jacobs, Janet Drozd, Caril Lopez, Mary B., Libby Hejny, Barbara Hunt.

Our April meeting is on April 14th at Bartley Ranch Park in the school house.

Bartley Ranch:.  Drive .8 mile west from the intersection of McCarran Blvd and Hwy 395.  Turn left (south) on Lakeside Drive and continue .4 mile.  Bartley Ranch is at the north base of Windy Hill.  Turn left on Bartley Ranch Road and continue several hundred feet to the main parking lot.  Cross the covered bridge and turn right into the parking lot for the School House.

February Meeting Minutes 2012

The February meeting was held at Bartley Ranch Regional Park in the school house. We opened with introductions as there were many guests present. Guests included Lisa, Julie, Sharon, Matthew, Ashley, Kendra, and Myna. Welcome to all who joined us for the first time, and we hope to see you again.

January meeting minutes were approved with one minor change. That change was in regard to a dollar amount of $850. Instead of $850 it should read $350. Thank you very much to Jo Van Winkle for taking care of the January minutes.

Treasurer Report: The guild has a total balance of $2921.85 on account. Please be advised, liability insurance will be due in March. A new check endorsement stamp was approved at a cost of $33. The old stamp had to be retired after ten years of faithful service.

Heidi brought several items from the guild library. Please contact Heidi Ericson if you need something from the guild library.

Weaving Study Group: If you are interested in learning about your loom, please contact Nancy Prior to set up a lesson.

Old Business: Please sign the card for Nancy Grundy. As many of you know, Nancy has been undergoing some health issues, and our thoughts and positive energy are with her.

Discussion followed regarding the Living History day at Miguel Ribera Park on May 19^th. Please contact Mimi Bullard if you are interested in selling items at the history day, as there is paperwork to be filled out and signed.

This year Spindle Camp will be held at Lake Francis June 13^th through the 17^th. The camp is located near Dobbins, California. Please contact Virva Porcelli if interested.

Black Sheep Gathering is coming! This year’s date is June 22^nd through the 24^th. Plan on making your hotel reservations soon, as there is usually a track and field tournament in Eugene Oregon the same weekend, so hotel rooms fill up fast.

New Business: Discussion regarding the blog and removing some of the old information.

There was discussion about changing the format of the monthly meetings. Do you prefer shorter meetings? Learning tree every month? It was generally decided that there might be some changes to the learning tree portion of the meeting, with the meeting format to remain the same.

Farm City Days at Fuji Park in Carson City will be held May 9^th and 10^th this year. Guild members are welcome to come and spend both days inside the building to demonstrate fiber related activities to elementary school age children. Lunch is provided by the Nevada Cattlewoman’s Association.

Good news if you are a fan of the Celtic Highlands Fair. There is a bus to Woodland this year! If you are interested in attending, please contact Mark Lindsay , and do it soon as seats on the bus should fill up soon. The Highlands games will be held April 28 ^th.

There is a viola for sale - Please contact  Susan for info. There was an electric spinner donated to the guild by Lorraine. Nancy will take it home and make sure it is in working condition.

Show and Tell: Virva -skein holder made by a friend, books, magazine. Libby - shawl from a crystal palace straw.com pattern made from panda silk. Barbara- shawl using small needles, short row scarf from a ravelry pattern. Mim - felted dreadlocks and dreads with emu feathers. Marilyn P - alpaca gloves, bag. Janet - vest. Susan - hand woven scarf auctioned off as a fundraiser . Sharon and Julie- knitted and fulled bags.  Sheila - knitted baby sweater. Linda - socks from Mim’s fiber. Sharie - I cord scarf using size 30 needles, scarf made from hand spun art yarn. Max - scarf made from blank dyed at the retreat, socks made from yarn leftovers, skirt knit from her and Heidi’s design pattern, and a sweet story regarding Valentine Past and Present.

Max also had a Valentine gift for all present! Thank you very much Maxine, for such an nice surprise.

Gary and Malinda Parks also put in a request for assistance regarding finding hosts for the upcoming student exchange program at Sageridge School in Reno Nevada. If you think you are interested in being a host family, or know of someone who might be interested, please contact Gary or Malinda for more information. Thank you!

Those in attendance were: Mimi Bullard, Jo Van Winkle, Carolyn Thompson, Sharon Rajki (sp?), Julie Smith, Lisa Grigg, Janet Schuler, Carol Lopez, Barbara Hunt, Libby Hejny, Virva Porcelli, Sharie L. Jones, Maxene Harlow, Myna Giannotti, Kendra Iwahashi, Ashley Thibedeau, Sheila Young, Heidi Ericson, Linda and Mark Lindsay, Connie Vann, Susan Palwick, Eileen Jacobs, Janet Drozd, Judy Wells, Marilyn Pearson, David Armer, Matthew Moses, Toni Strassburg


Our next meeting will be March 10 th at the Skye Peak Rec Hall 

Sky Peak Ranch: Sky Peaks in Northwest Reno.  A map is available here: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1520+SKY+VALLEY+DRIVE+RENO+NV+89523+(775)747-9555  You can access it from 4th street a little west of Truckee River Nursery or from a road you can enter on McCarran going south turning to the right like you wanted to reach Home Depot. At that stop sign, turn right, keep going for awhile through a light and go another few blocks and Sky Peaks is on the left. The community room is on the back or NW side.

January 2012 Minutes

Minutes 1/14/12

Treasurer’s Report: We have $2853.85 in the account and 47 members. Doris will reserve the Davis Creek campsite for $350.00. The Guild donated $500 to the Heifer Project.

Old Business:

The December minutes were approved. Everyone thanked Maxene Harlow for doing the Reindeer Games at the December meeting!

If anyone is interested in starting a Weaving Group, please contact Nancy Pryor. She will come to your house to lead it.

Marilynne Clarke sent flowers from the Guild to Nancy Grundy and Virva will get a card for everyone to sign to send to her.

January 27^th-29^th-Spinning Intensive Workshop with Abby Franquemot, put on by the Foothill Fiber Guild. The cost for the workshop is $225. Contact Virva for more information.

New Business:

May 19^th- Living History Fair at Miguel Rivera Park on Neil Road, for more information contact Virva.

June 13^th-17^th- Spindle Camp, put on by Foothill Fiber Club. It will be held at Lake Francis, near Marysville, CA. For more information contact Virva.

Please contact Virva with feedback on what you would like to see in the meetings. Format changes, length of meetings, suggestions?

Any ideas for Learning Trees to submit? Please contact Mim or Virva.

Show and Tell:

Barbara shared a Universal Acrylic/Wool Shawl, a Banded Silk Shawl in Module Knit. Patterns and information may be found at straw.com

Judy shared a knitted vest she had made.

Linda shared the “Felted Tree” dream catcher, her niece had made her for Christmas, after Linda had introduced her to felting. Linda showed the 3-toed and 6-toed socks she had made for another niece, the toes number is an ongoing joke between them.

Mimi shared pieces of colorfully dyed felt to be used for felted flowers made by her niece. She also shared felted “Noodles” to be used as hair ornaments/dread locks, necklaces or bracelets.

Mary shared her sage green scarf using Stephanie’s pattern and a Pi r² Shawl in cream.

Max shared several commission items. A knitted jacket she is making for a horsewoman in Alabama. 

  A December Lights Tam Kit hat that she made for Phyllis in Berkeley, CA. She used an embroidery hoop to block press the crease in the hat. She shared knitted earrings she had made. She reported that Rudge, a cotton grower in Clarksdale, Mississippi, will send her a quantity of cotton sliver for us to experiment with.

Nancy shared several hats, the jester type hat pattern can be found on the Vogue knitting site.

Janet shared a funny excerpt from the book The Shipping News by Annie Proulx.

Heidi demonstrated how to use the charka and inkle looms kits that are available to be borrowed from the Guild.

In attendance: Mary B., Janet Drozd, Eileen Jacobs, Marilyn Pearson, Connie Vann, Victoria Klasch, Barbara Hunt, Susan Palwick, Virva Porcelli, Sharie Jones, Maxene Harlow, Mimi Bullard, Jo Van Winkle, Mark and Linda Lindsay, Marilynne Clarke, Doris Woloszyn, Heidi Ericson, Nancy Pryor, Judy Wells, Janet Schueller

Our next meeting will be on February 11th at Bartley Ranch School House.

Driving Directions:

Bartley Ranch:.  Drive .8 mile west from the intersection of McCarran Blvd and Hwy 395.  Turn left (south) on Lakeside Drive and continue .4 mile.  Bartley Ranch is at the north base of Windy Hill.  Turn left on Bartley Ranch Road and continue several hundred feet to the main parking lot.  Cross the covered bridge and turn right into the parking lot for the School House.

December 2011 Minutes

Pray for Snow

December meeting minutes 2011

The meeting opened with introductions as we had a visitor, Ashley. Thank you for joining us Ashley!

Doris followed with the treasurer’s report. She had received two dues, and money from the raffle. Money was spent on flowers for Nancy Grundy, and the Heifer Project. She also got the un cashed check back that was intended for the space rental at the Living History event. The guild balance is currently $2603.85. There will be expenses due shortly for the guild liability insurance premium, and the deposit for the retreat at Davis Creek Park.

There was no weaving study report at this time.

Library report: Heidi is putting together some “learn to” kits using books from our library along with some of the guild equipment. This gives members the opportunity to try something new using tools WITH the instructions on how to use them!

Old business: Meeting places are scheduled as follows: January, March, and November meetings will be held at Sky Peaks Community Center. February, April, October, and December meetings will be held at Bartley Ranch. May is at Doris’ home, June, at Marilynn’s house. July will be at Mim’s house. August will be held at the arboretum at Rancho San Rafael Park. September will be the retreat at Davis Creek Park. Please check the website for directions for each meeting.

We will be attending the Living History Celebration at Miguel Ribera Park on May 19^th 2012 as guests of the Celtic group. Period costume is encouraged, but not necessary.

New Business: There is a loom for sale, an Oregon Trails 45 inch 8 harness with supplies.

Show and Tell: Libby - entrelac and trellis scarves. Susan - work from her Hazel Rose Loom, also discussion regarding a Mirrex Loom. Sheila - cowl. Janet - sock monkey. Toni - alpaca scarf. Carolyn - cross stitch bunny with hand spun yarn. Heidi - tote bag by Too Cute (made in Fallon Nevada) hand spun socks for her husband, baby hat and socks. Linda - Knitted bag pipe, knitted Christmas Tree. Sue - introduced her father, Alfred as a guest. Max - knitted string of lights (knitpicks pattern), mitered vest with her very own handmade buttons. Sharie - felted bag. Nancy - blue knit shawl, dyed skeins. Mim - handmade oatmeal soap.

After the meeting, we were treated to a game by Maxene and Sharie. We all ended up with bags of nice little Christmas gifts! It was great fun, and we appreciate both ladies for taking the time to treat us all to a nice surprise. A potluck lunch followed.

Those in attendance were: Toni Strassburg, Carolyn Thompson, Heidi Ericson, Linda Lindsay, Maxene Harlow, Sharie L. Jones, Nancy Prior, Connie Vann, Mimi Bullard, Virva Porcelli, Barbara Hunt, Libby Hejny, Mary B. Susan Palwick, Janet Schueller, Ashley Thibedeau, Doris Woloszyn, Eileen Jacobs, Janet Drozd, David Armer, Sheila Young.

Our next meeting will be on January 14th meeting at the Sky Peaks Rec Hall

Sky Peak Ranch: Sky Peaks in Northwest Reno.  A map is available here: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1520+SKY+VALLEY+DRIVE+RENO+NV+89523+(775)747-9555  You can access it from 4th street a little west of Truckee River Nursery or from a road you can enter on McCarran going south turning to the right like you wanted to reach Home Depot. At that stop sign, turn right, keep going for awhile through a light and go another few blocks and Sky Peaks is on the left. The community room is on the back or NW side.