Month: January 2016

Corrected Ad for Blog

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Grandmothers to Grandmothers Oceanside, are having a sale of yarns, notions and fabrics on March 12th, 2016 at Knox United Church from 10 am to 3 pm.
and are looking for donations.  If you have anything in your stash that you could bear to part with could you bring it to the Thursday Spinners and give it to either Mary Gillespie or Maggie Simms.  Donations of anything relating to yarn (hand spun or commercial),  fabric, notions i.e. knitting needles, bias binding, zippers, thread, kits, sewing needles even sewing machines.  If donating hand spun could you indicate what it is.
If you are members of other Guilds as well, could you please pass along this information to them and perhaps you could collect it and bring it to Thursday Spinning or contact me at 250-738-0034 or bobsylv@shaw.ca.
Fabric only is required by February 15th, notions and yarn up to a week prior to the sale.
Grandmothers to Grandmothers have been raising money for African Grandmothers that are caring for their Grandchildren due to loss of parents to A.I.D.S.  Oceanside have raised over $300,000.00.  in the 10 years they have been involved, 90% of which hits the ground in Africa as everyone are volunteers.
Thank you
Sylvia Dwyer
(250-738-0034) bobsylv@shaw.ca

Annual Past-Christmas Pot Luck

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Dear Thursday Spinners. Our annual Pot Luck luncheon is Jan. 28th. Please remember to bring your own utensils and a plate. Also bring serving utensils for your potluck item. Cheers and remember “the world keeps on spinning and so do we”.

Grandmothers to Grandmothers Oceanside Request

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Grandmothers to Grandmothers Oceanside, are having a sale of yarns, notions and fabrics on March 12th, 2016 at Knox United Church from 10 am to 3 pm.
and are looking for donations.  If you have anything in your stash that you could bear to part with could you bring it to the loft or a meeting before March, or contact me.    Donations of anything relating to yarn (hand spun or commercial),  fabric, notions i.e. knitting needles, bias binding, zippers, thread, kits, sewing needles even sewing machines.  If donating hand spun could you indicate what it is.
If you are members of other Guilds as well, could you please pass along this information to them and perhaps you could collect it and bring it to Thursday Spinning or contact me at 250-738-0034 or bobsylv@shaw.ca.
Fabric only is required by February 15th, notions and yarn up to a week prior to the sale.

 

Grandmothers to Grandmothers have been raising money for African Grandmothers that are caring for their Grandchildren due to loss of parents to A.I.D.S.  Oceanside have raised over $300,000.00. in the 10 years they have been involved, 90% of which hits the ground in Africa as everyone are volunteers.
Thank you
Sylvia Dwyer
(250-738-0034) bobsylv@shaw.ca

For Sale – Loom

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60 inch Leclerc Colonial for sale $1500CAN

– can be both jack AND counterbalance with either overhang OR underslung beater – in great condition (extra tie cords, heddles, pins)

 

Includes:

-double pocket Leclerc bench

-1″ sectional beam WITH 1 yard extension (I’d never be without this!)

–tons of large-eyed heddles for easy threading and also great for larger yarns since they aren’t twisted loops no yarns ever catch

-lease sticks

This is a wonderful loom which has served me well and made many beautiful items which have brought joy to many people.

A larger loom like this allows you to make those blankets, table cloths, drapes, fabric and more!

Strong enough for rugs – and light enough beat (and great heddles!) for lace.

Smoke-free, must-free, climate controlled studio.

Can include reeds though they will be priced separately. Shuttles also available.
Trish Moon
Gabriola Island, BC Canada

indigomoonbc@shaw.ca

Victoria Spin In – February 27

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2016 Victoria Spin-In
Saturday, February 27
10 am to 3:30 pm
Saanich Fairgrounds
Cost: $15 (includes lunch)

Come spend the day spinning, visiting, shopping with our delightful vendors, and eating a yummy lunch. Registration will open at the January 21 meeting of the Victoria Hand Weavers and Spinners Guild and will continue until February 25 on a space-available basis.

Cost: $15 by cash or cheque (payable to VHWSG).
Electronic registrations will be available after January 22 by sending $15.75 via Paypal to thornton.sj@gmail.com. Please note the extra 75 cents for electronic payment fees.  Paypal link: http://paypal.me/SJThornton/15.7

Please contact Sarah if you’re interested in attending.
thornton.sj@gmail.com

Possible Spring Class

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From: Negrin, Joe
Sent: January 6, 2016 10:48 AM
To: mailto:qualicumweaversandspinners@gmail.com
Subject: Mother Daughter Knitting

 

Hello,

 

The reginal district of Nanaimo recreation department is exploring the possibility of offering a mother and daughter textile class based out of Bowser elementary school. This program would run on April 11th, 18th, and 25th from 3:00 – 4:30pm. The program would be managed by an RDN staff member who would be responsible for organizing and managing the group.

We are looking for an individual (or individuals) who would be available to provide instruction for approximately 1 hour each Monday to the girls (aged 9-12 years) and their mothers. We hope to offer a basic form of knitting that can be easily grasped by participants.

Knitting supplies (based on your recommendations) will be provided by the RDN for all participants. We may be able to also provide transportation from Qualicum or Parksville to Bowser and back again with the RDN program leader.

Thanks you for taking the time consider this opportunity and I look forward to hearing back from you at your earliest convenience.

Thanks you,

Joseph Negrin

Recreation Programmer

Ph. 1-250-757-8118