Recently, the Tacoma Weavers Guild (TWG) was contacted by St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Tacoma: they had acquired the yarn stash of a deceased parishioner and needed help disposing of it.

TWG members carted way seven large cartons of yarn cones, which are now in Betty Bell’s garage in Milton.  Please help TWG (and Betty) distribute this treasure trove:  the yarn is available for a donation of $1 per cone (any size: cones range from nearly full 8-oz cones up to 5-lb cones), proceeds to go to St. Leo’s.  Fibers range from wool to acrylic, with some cotton, in a variety of colors, sizes, and textures.

Please call Betty at 253 926 1136 to arrange a time to look at the yarn and get directions.

The South Beach Arts Association of Westport, WA is holding a fiber arts retreat February 28, March 1 & 2. A retreat is an opportunity to work on a current or planned project undisturbed, in a tranquil setting (in this case, the historic Tokeland Hotel): the retreat also features demonstrations on kumihimo (including a mini-workshop), felting, and shibori.

If you are interested, download the fiber_arts_retreat_brochure.pdf.

From Tamie–

Traditions has just gotten in some awesome baskets from Panama and some wire woven Zulu baskets as well as some Oaxacan rugs. These are all exceptional.

The Department of Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles at Washington State University is selling nine Gilmore looms previously used in teaching studios.

* Five 32 inch weaving width, 4 shaft, bench included.  (One has a sectional warp beam.)    $700.00

* Two 32 inch weaving width, 4 shaft, X frame folding loom, no bench included.   $600.00

* One 40 inch weaving width, 4 shaft, no bench included.   $800.00

* One 40 inch weaving width, 8 shaft, 12 treadles, bench included.   $1,000.00

* One Leclerk bench.   $200.00

Front or back beam straps need to be replaced on most looms.  Some looms are missing tie bars.  Replacement parts are available through Gilmore Loom Company.

Actual loom dimensions available on Gilmore website www.gilmorelooms.com

The looms are being sold through WSU Surplus Stores.  They have public sales Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  If you are unable to attend a sale, you can call after noon on Fridays to discuss purchasing without attending the sale.

WSU Surplus Stores

250 Dairy Road

Pullman, WA  99164-1101

509-335-3089

http://facops.wsu.edu/Surplus/sur_default.asp

Profits generated from sale will support academic opportunities for AMDT students.

Jane Lawford

Principal Assistant

Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles

Washington State University

PO Box 642020

Pullman, WA  99164-2020

509-335-7949

Fax 509-335-7299