November 7, 2010 Those of you who attended the October meeting are aware that Leah Reed will shortly be assuming responsibility for the NOBO Library. The transition is taking place this week; therefore, this will be my final column to…
We are fortunate to have a complete collection of “Wild Fibers Magazine” in our library, starting with the first one in which Margaret Russell’s “Rare Thoughts” column appeared. I recently asked Margaret how this column came into being. Set out…
As many of you already know, our very own Lady Nobo, Margaret B. Russell, is the author of a column in the subject magazine entitled “Rare Thoughts.” With the aid of Betsy Martin, I have been able to compile a…
September 19, 2010: We are fortunate to have a weaving book in our library which is oftentimes referred to as “The Bible.” And justifiably so. The book in question, titled “A Handweaver’s Pattern Book,” was written, copyrighted, and self-printed in…
August 22, 2010: Born in 1906, like all good little German girls in the early years of the 20th century, Else Regensteiner was expected to learn and love needlework. Learn it, she did. Love it, she did not. She disliked…
If you haven’t already done so, please check out Melissa’s Yearning to Weave, Lesson 16, Easy Weaving for Baby, located on the web at www.schachtspindle.com/yearning. On the home front, she’s been scraping wallpaper!!! A Very Good Thing.
Although this won’t be happening for a couple of years or so, we are planning ahead! Those of you who attended our July meeting are aware that the program centered around tips and tricks pertaining to weaving. It was suggested…