November 2015 Minutes

November 14, 2015 Minutes Attendance: Carol Lopez, Christine Lopez, Hannah Woods, Gina Caudillo, Heidi Ericson, Ashley Thibedeau, Kendra Iwahashi, Janet Schueller, Judy Wells, Angela Alter, Julie Svoboda, Virva Porcelli, Carrie Bleak, Jo Van Winkle, Margery McConaghy, Doris Woloszyn, Marilynn Clarke, Mimi Bullard, Alyce Brown, Nancy Pryor Treasurer’s Report: As of 9/11/2015, the balance was $4063.73. We received $50 for 2 dues, $13. From the Retreat Silent Auction, and paid out $14.22 for photocopies of the Spindle Kit information sheet. Balance as of 10/2/2015 was $4112.51. We received $100 from the Washoe County Parks, the refund from the Retreat cleaning deposit, $100 from donations for 20 Spindle Kits from the Celtic Fair, $250 donation from the Celtic Celebration for our participation. The balance as of 11/13/2015 is $4562.51 with 50 members. Library Report: Heidi reported that the library is missing The Knitter’s Handy Book of Sweater Patterns, by Anna Budd, and the Popular Wheel Mechanics DVD by Judith Mackenzie. Please let Heidi know if you have these items. Nancy shared the book, Sequence Knitting, by Cecilia Campochiaro and recommended the guild buy this book for the library. This was voted on and approved. Old Business:
 New Business: Discussed keeping the Spinster’s Retreat the second weekend of September, this will be voted on at the Dec. meeting. Heidi will be the liason with the Celtic Fair Committee and will keep us updated on all the information. There is an ongoing discussion about when to hold our meeting in October. Discussed nominations for the 2016 officers. Hannah, Virva, and Jo are happy to continue in their positions if that is agreeable to everyone. This will be discussed and voted on at the December Meeting. Discussed $300 donation for Charitable Giving. The amount and recipient will be voted on at the Dec. meeting. CNCH will be held in Modesto, CA April 8-10th. They have lowered the price to what it was 10 years ago, $280 for members for the whole Conference. It will be $25. more for non-members. CNCH will be held at the Doubletree in Modesto, there will be an informal fashion show at the McHenry Museum and they want to do a yarnstorming of Modesto. Registration will be open Jan.3rd. For more information you may go to CNCH2016.org Please let Nancy or Hannah know if you are interested in attending. Nancy suggested planning your projects for the State Fair now. The Arboretum will be holding a Gingerbread House Contest on Dec.12th. House kits will be available at cost. New signs were discussed for the Guild. Job’s Peak’s signs were done for $14. Gina has a sign machine and she will be happy to do the signs. Hannah is researching sandwich boards and kid’s chalkboard stands were discussed. These ideas will be discussed and voted on at the Dec. meeting. Virva reported that the Ranger approved our meeting times for the next year at the School House at Bartley Ranch. She will check into reserving the School House for our October meeting, in case we decide to hold it there.
 Marilyn will put on a Color Study for the Learning Trees for 3 months. The first will will be on paint in Jan., Paint in Feb., and Yarn in Mar. The fees for these will be presented at the Dec. meeting. Marilynn asked that small margarine tubs with lids be brought to the meeting. Our December meeting will be a potluck, a sign-up sheet was passed around to have a more well-rounded menu. There will be an ornament exchange and a Silent Auction. Please bring any items for the Silent Auction to the meeting. All proceeds from the Silent Auction will be going to the Guild.
Next meeting is at the Bartley Ranch in the School House December 12th. Pot Luck and the Ornament Exchange.

October 2015 Minutes

Guild Minutes, October 3, 2015 In Attendance: Sandi Steele, Gina Caudillo, Heidi Ericson, Myna Kent, Ashley Thibedeau, Kendra Iwahashi, Gina Iwahashi, Judy Wells, Alyce Brown, Hannah Woods, Nancy Pryor, Virva Porcelli, Jo Van Winkle. Several members reported on enjoying different events they had attended. Our meeting was 5 minutes long. We all enjoyed the Celtic Fair and our new location!

See you at the School House at Bartley Ranch Park Saturday November 14th!!!

September 2015 Minutes

Fall Crocus

Guild Minutes September 12, 2015

In Attendance: Leslie Godbe, Margery McConaghy, Maxene Harlow, Marilynn Clarke, Nancy Pryor, Eileen Jacobs, Doris Woloszyn, Heidi Ericson, Myna Kent, Julie Svoboda, Astrid Brown, Virva Porcelli, Gina Iwahashi, Kendra Iwahashi, Mimi Bullard, Alyce Brown, Cindy Vogel, Carol Lopez, Chris Lopez, Hannah Woods, Jenny Rader, Amy Shannon, Claudia Quarisa, Sandi Steele, Judy Wells

Hannah called the meeting to order. Approval of the August 2015 minutes was postponed until next month. Introductions were made.

Treasurer’s Report

Doris reported we have had no financial activity since August 7, 2015. Currently we have 48 members. The balance of our current assets is $4,063.73.

Library Report

Heidi had nothing new to report for the library.

Old Business

September 19, 2015 at South Valley Library, Hannah and Nancy Pryor will be demonstrating spinning. Hannah said there is room for four more spinners of any ability level. Alyce said she would be willing to also join them. They will be selling spindle kits. Doris said she had about 12 kits. Nancy said she has around 20 kits made and has roving available for the kits.

October 3rd and 4^th we will be participating in the Celtic Fair at Bartley Ranch. Our regular monthly meeting will be held at this event on October 3^rd at the regular time. We will be meeting at the bigger gazebo, which is between the Heritage House and the School House. A sign-up sheet was passed around for people interested in demonstrating on either Saturday or Sunday or both days. Lunch is being provided for people who are demonstrating. Hannah will help set up and take down. She said anyone is welcome to help with set up or take down, and if you are interested in helping, please contact her. Marilynn said she has an easy-up and white table she can bring. The event runs from 10 A. M. to around 4:15 each day.

Guild Shirts

Alyce Brown has made two different logo designs which she named spinning wheel 1 and spinning wheel 2. Spinning wheel 2 design is $1.00 more than spinning wheel 1. She can embroider the design on a variety of clothing from long or short sleeve T-shirts, polo shirts, or hoodie sweatshirts. There is a choice of colors for the clothing. It was the general consensus of the group that each person can select their own design, clothing type, and color. Alyce can be reached for placing orders at 775-351-6557 or e-mail her at forgetmke@gmail.com.

New Business

It was announced that Ashley had a baby girl. Congratulations and best wishes to the family!

Amy announced that Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. is UNR Field Day. It will be held this year at Valley Road Farms at the UNR Greenhouse Complex at 910 Valley Road. Let Amy know if you are interested in coming to demonstrate spinning. She will need to know as soon as possible in order to ensure enough space. She will put information on our Facebook site. Her e-mail is purplefuzzymittens@gmail.com. Set-up time is from 8-9 A.M. Registration is required for this event. To register, go to the website naes.unr.edu/fieldday. A table and chair are being provided, but you will need to bring your own chair if you plan to demonstrate. Lots of fun activities are planned.

There was no other new business. Heidi motioned the meeting be adjourned. Doris seconded. All agreed.

A show and tell period followed the meeting.

Minutes submitted by Judy Wells

Remember our meeting is the first Saturday October 3rd!!! Read information above. 

August 2015 Minutes

Guild Minutes, August 8, 2015

In attendance: Margie McConaghy, Hannah Woods, Jenny Rader, Susan Palwick, Marilynn Clarke, Connie Vann, Doris Woloszyn, Virva Porcelli, Nancy Pryor, Gina Caudillo, Mimi Bullard, Carol Lopez, Cindy Vogel, Janet Schueller, M. Bayer, Maxene Harlow, Heidi Ericson, Carrie Bleak, Jo Van Winkle.

Treasurer’s Report:

As of July 10, 2015, our balance was $4,038.73. We received $25.00 in dues, making our balance now, $4063.73, with 48 members.

Library Report:

We now have a list of all our assets, thank you Heidi! We have added three new books, Techniques of Tablet Weaving by Peter Collingwood, Tablet Weaving Patterns by John Melarkey, and 100 Pin Loom Squares by Florencia Campos-Correa.

New Business:

The Spinster’s Retreat at Davis Creek Campground will be Sept. 11-13. There will be a potluck lunch on Saturday for the Guild Meeting. Please bring your own plates and silverware. There will be a Silent Auction so bring all of your for sale items! The Learning Tree will be Dyeing Silk Hankies. Virva has the hankies and Nancy Pryor will bring the dyes and other supplies, (the Guild will reimburse Nancy for these items).

Sharie Jones is moving to Sacramento, we will miss her so very much! She’ll only be a couple of hours away though, so we will be visiting!

Doris reported that the Border Collie Sheep Trials will be held September 21-26 in Alturas, CA. You can google the site for more information.

Nancy informed us that the Job’s Peak Fiber Guild holds their meetings at the Gardnerville Extension office on the 3^rd Saturday of each month, from 10-12, if anyone would like to attend.

Old Business:

Virva and Doris reported that Gold Discovery Days, which coincided with the Craft Fair, had many activities and was lots of fun for the kids too.

Art Town was very successful, was lots of fun and we are looking forward to participating next year!

The State Fair was a very successful event with a great turn-out!

Our next meeting is on September 12th at Davis Creek. Campground  pot luck lunch

July 2015 Minutes

Guild Minutes 7/11/2015

In attendance:
Jo Van Winkle, Sharie Jones, Heidi Ericson, Mimi Bullard, Margie McConaghy, Jenny Rader, Hannah Woods, Gina Caudillo, Alyce Brown, Marilyn Clarke, Nancy Pryor, Doris Woloszyn, Nicole Kelly, Connie Vann

Treasurer’s Report:
$30.00 in dues were collected, $144.00 was collected for the sale of Nancy Grundy’s items. There were no expenses last month. Balance is $4038.73. Purchase of the book 100 Pin Loom Squares was approved.

State Fair entries are to be turned in by July 25th-26th. Please contact Nancy Pryor with any questions.

Plumas County Fair in Quincy, CA will be held Aug. 12-16.

Spinner’s Retreat, the Learning Trees will be on Dyeing and preparing and spinning bast fibers.

Jenny’s daughter has angora bunnies for sale.

Artisan Saturday will be held at the Washoe County South Valley Library on Sept. 19th. There will be more information on this at the next meeting.

Our August meeting is at the Arboretum at Rancho San Rafael
DYEING SOCK BLANKS!
 Nancy will bring her sock blanks to the meeting this Saturday. The cost is $15.00 each, which includes the dye. We will be able to dye the blanks during our Learning Tree at the end of the meeting!

June 2015 Minutes

June 13 2015 at Marilyn Clarke,
 Went around with the introductions first. Present at the meeting were Margery Mc C. Marilyn Clarke, Nancy Pryor, Susan Palwick, Janet Schueller, Connie Vann, Gina Caudillo, Doris Woloszyn, Heidi Ericson, Miriam Volpin, Patti O'Brien, Maxine Harlow, Julie Svoboda, Sharie Jones, Mimi Bullard, Hanna Woods and Virva Porcelli.
 Good turnout. Treasurer's report: As of 5/8/2015 we had $4,550.75. Dues paid and donations for the Taklies $75, minus library and other expenses $48.46. With Stephanie Gaustad's workshop and expenses our balance as of 6/12/2015 is $3,864.73 with 46 paid members.
 Keeper of the Books, Heidi reports she is working on getting "Monthly Library Box" for the meetings together. We have a lot of good new books and DVD.
 Old Busines Stephanie's workshop was a lot of fun, very productive and learned a lot. There was only 9 people. Unfortunately Many attendees had to cancel their participation for personal reasons. Spindle Camp at Lake Frances Resort with Foothill Fiber Guild in early June was lots of fun and the weather was perfect . Black Sheep Gathering coming up June 18-21st in Eugene, Oregon. Gold Discovery Days Plumas-Eureka state park near Graeagle July 18 & 19th, Spinning demonstration and lots of fun. Art Town Event at the Arboretum coming up Sunday July 26th from 9am till 12 noon. Booths and spinning. Nevada State Fair July 30th thru Aug. 2nd. Taking sign-ups for the Spinners' booth demonstration. Stephanie Gaustad judging fleece and fiber arts. Check the Fair web site for entrie information. "Free spinning" outside. Celtic Fair October 3&4th at the Bartley Ranch. Our October meeting is held at the Fair on the 3rd.
 New Business Craft Fair in Stagecoach August 22nd. Check with Gina for more info. "Urban Roots" school looking for volunteers to teach Fiber Stuff. July meeting at Mim's place on the 11th.
Workshop will be Dying Sock Planks, $10 each Sock Plank. Bring a chair. August meeting at the Arboretum. A Tree Tour possible for a "Work Shop". September Retreat at Davis Creek Park !!-13th, meeting Saturday the 12th. Work Shop will be dying silk hankies (donated by Nancy Grundi's family) and Cotton - Flax spinning. November meeting at Bartley Ranch 14th. Mad Hater's bat Party, bring your odd and end fibers and drum carders. December Christmas Party at Bartley Ranch. Meeting adjourned. Show and Tell, lunch and Indigo/matter/onion skin dying.

Driving Directions, do not use GPS they will take you on a wild ride!!!!!!!

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 to first right and turn right on Rancho a second time, then continue several hundred yards and turn right on Thoroughbred. Mim is about two miles up and on the right – 455 Thoroughbred Circle.  

May 2015 Minutes

Guild minutes May 9 2015

At attendance: Hanna Woods, Eileen Jacobs, Margery , Nancy Pryor, Marilynn Clarke, Doris Woloszyn,

Angela Alter, Virva Porcelli and Patti O'Brien.

Treasurer's report: As of 4/10 2015  we had $4,586.67 + $25 in dues. We paid out $60.92 for DVDs for the Library.

At 5/8 2015 the total $4,550.75 with 45 paid members.

No Library report.

Stephanie Gaustad's Cotton/Flax Workshop May 30 and 31 at Marilynn Clarke's home. Two cancelations, open spots. Hanna to sent an email to Mim to post on the blog and Virva to send an email to the Reno Fiber Guild to fill up the open spaces.

Upcoming events and dates:

Spindle camp June 3-7 2015 in Dobbins, ca.

Black Sheep gathering  June 19-21 2015 in Eugene, OR

Arboretum Art Town event July 26 from 9am till noon

Nevada State Fair July 30 - Aug. 1 at Fuji Park in Carson City. Deadline for entries July 27.

Stephanie Gaustad Judging. Check on line for the Fair Workbook. The contest entries can be picked up after the Fair

Sunday after 6pm or Monday

Celtic Fair at the Bartley Ranch Oct. 3-4 2015. We will have our October meeting at the Celtic Fair Oct.3rd.

Our next meeting will be at Marilynn Clarke's home  June 13th. The Learning Tree will be Indigo and Madder Dye baths. Please have your fiber/yarn wet and mordant with alum.

We are also going to have  few items for sale donated from Nancy Grundy's "stash".

July 11th meeting will be at Mimi Bullard's ranch. Learning Tree will be dying with onion skins. Between now and then you can save your yellow and red onion skins. More the merrier......

The Learning Tree at Doris was the new little lambs, especially the 6 days old feisty one.

Meeting adjourned. Show and tell

How too:

Mordant Wool: Weigh wool dry and clean as lanolin inhibits the dye. Soak fibers until thoroughly wet. Measure Alum Sulfate.10% Weight of fiber (WOF).  Dissolve Alum in a glass jar off boiling water stir well,this can take up to 15 min.Add to pot of enough warm water to cover fibers well but not too much water.  I:  use only distilled water. Add clean wet wool. Bring to a simmer over 35 to 45 min.Hold at 195 degrees farenheit  rotate fiber.r slowly and hold for 1 hr, longer does not matter. place pot with wool and mordant in a cool place for up to 5 days.Do not let fiber dry..Wool is ready to dye, rinse  before dying as mordant can taint a dye pot.Silk : use 15% Alum Sulfate,Cotton and Baste fibers use Alum  Acetate at 5%i rotate slowly. leave for 3 days to cool.Then dye.    

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