Danville Spin–In–Fiber–Fun Weekend
Spinners, Quilters, Knitters, etc. are all invited to the second weekend long Danville Spin-In-Fiber Fun on June 7-9, 2013, beginning on Friday night at 4 p.m. June 7th, and going on around the clock to Sunday night. The weekend activities will take place at the Cabin at Twin Bridges Recreational Center, in Danville, IN. 12 miles west of 465 out US36. Bring your bedroll/cot and fuzzy slippers and come enjoy a full weekend of fibers.
- Come for whole weekend, or drop in when you are available.
- Open schedule. Stay for the day, or whole weekend.
- Come, bring your projects, wheels, spin, quilt, sew, knit, etc.
The building is air-conditioned, modern facilities, covered back porch surrounded by lovely wooded area. There will be a pitch-in supper/pizza Saturday night. Bring snacks for the snack table, and your own eating/drinking supplies.
Cost $15.00 for whole weekend.
To reserve your spot, please call Diana Stevens. Her phone number is in the June Newsletter.
Two New Groups Meeting in Danville, IN
An evening quilt group is now meeting twice a month, the 2nd and 4th Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hendricks County Senior Center, Danville IN, 12 miles West of 465 out Rockville Road (Exit 13). The Senior center is just north of the hospital complex and the water tower and has a lit parking lot with free parking. Bring your projects to work on, and a “show and tell”.
Also meeting at the Senior Center on the 3rd Tuesday night of the month is the Hendricks County Fiber Guild group called the “D”Ruther-Bees”. We have our “d’ruthers” and that is anything fiber related! Spinning, weaving, knitting, embroidery, etc. The group meets from 7 – 9 p.m All levels welcome. Adults only. Feel free to just come and pop in.
Jay County Fiber Fest 2013
From Kate Larson:
I was able to be in Portland,IN, for the Jay County Fiber Fest and Spin-In this year. I saw many familiar Swift faces and snapped a few photos to share:
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- Spreading the word…
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- Susan Markle visiting Betty Barry’s booth.
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- The Big Red Barn! I spy Julie Davidson, too.
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- Denise Curtis always draws a crowd.
Swift on spinningdaily.com!
From Kate Larson:
Most of you know that I manage the Spinner’s Connection blog at spinningdaily.com-Spin-Off Magazine’s virtual home. I posted a story there recently about the amazing young women who gave presentations at Swift’s 20th Annual Meeting on March 3, 2013. Thank you Alaina and Sabrina Richert (pictured left), Rachael Moore, and Gabby Guerra for sharing your stories with us at the meeting.
New website!
Welcome to the new Swift Indiana website!
Let us know if you have any suggestions at swift.newsletter@gmail.com.
Tartan Spinners in Shelbyville, IN.
A new spinning group! The Tartan Spinners meet every third Thursday, 5pm to 8pm, at Scotland Yarn, 4 Van Avenue, Shelbyville, IN 46176, 317-398-9276. Visit the Scotland Yarn Facebook page to see what is happening at the shop.
Mary Zicafoose workshops in Cincinnati
Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati will have Mary Zicafoose for 2 workshops:
April 4th – “A Day of Dyeing”
April 5/6 – Vibrant Rugs: Designing & Weaving for the WOW
Several spots are still available.
Info can be seen on the website:
28th Market Day and Fiber Fair in Bowling Green, Ohio.
28th MARKET DAY & FIBER FAIR
Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Handcrafted Items / Handspun Yarns
Handknit / Handwoven Articles
Books / Dyes / Rug Hooking
Spinning & Weaving Equipment
Fleeces / Roving / Exotic Fibers
$1 Admission / Public is Welcome
Door Prizes / Raffle
Demonstrations / Lunch Available
LOCATION
Junior Fair Building at the
Wood County Fairgrounds on W. Poe Rd.
Brim Rd. entrance
13800 W. Poe Road
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
419-439-3087
Midwest Weavers Conference 2013
Midwest Weavers Conference will be held this year in Emporia, Kansas, on June 20-22nd. Pre-conference activities begin June 17th. Workshop registration has begun! Visit the website to learn more.
