The great UFO debate

July 17, 2011

I love knitters. They are constructive and creative and all are armed with sharp sticks. Long ago it seems they claimed the acronym UFO as the shortened reference to unfinished object, and all seem to object to my use of the same acronyn in reference to my room full of cones of Unidentified Fiber Origin. [...]

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Rep weave workshop with Joanne Tallarovic

June 21, 2011

Update from Program Chair, Lynne Kilgore: Due to under-subscription the workshops and lecture with Joanne Tallarovic had to be cancelled. This October, the Cuyahoga Weavers Guild will host a 3-day workshop with Joanne Tallorovic, author of Rep Weave and Beyond. Workshop title: New Rep Weave: Design, Theory and Techniques of 2, 3, 4, 6 & [...]

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Crossword puzzle answers

March 20, 2011

Welcome to all the folks who joined us today for our activity day at the Beachwood Library. Here are the answers to the crossword puzzle. When you’re done checking your answers, feel free to browse around the site and see some photos or read some essays. We look forward to seeing you again soon.  

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Loom for sale

July 20, 2010

For sale: Glimakra Victoria 8-shaft table loom on stand, 26″ weaving width. Includes 10-dent reed, 500 Texsolv heddles, lease sticks, 2 stick shuttles, and a copy of Deborah Chandler’s Learning to Weave. Glimakra no longer makes the 8-shaft Victoria. A 4-shaft model sells for $874 new plus $180 for the stand. Asking $700 or best [...]

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Annual Sale: Saturday May 22nd

May 18, 2010

Cuyahoga Weavers Guild hosts its annual sale this weekend. Saturday, May 22nd 9 am to 4 pm 2980 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH Weaving equipment and supplies (looms, reeds, shuttles, bobbins, etc.) Yarn (lots of it, all kinds of fibers, for both knitting and weaving) Hand woven items (rugs, pillows, placemats and more) Many miscellaneous [...]

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Bonus field trip

March 20, 2009

Details on the CWG field trip to Canton to view the kimono exhibit: The tour is Monday, April 13th, 2009. We will meet at Village Square (Chagrin & 271) to carpool. Park nearer to Brainard at the eastern end of the lot. We will leave the Village Square parking lot at 10:00 am. Our tour [...]

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March workshop on double weave technique

March 2, 2009

As part of our 2009 exhibit, Ele Richardson will present a double weave workshop Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14, at the Beachwood Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, 25501 Shaker Blvd (the NW corner of Shaker Blvd. and Richmond Road).  Schedule is as follows: Friday: workshop begins 9:30 am, brown bag lunch [...]

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2009 Exhibit opening reception today

March 1, 2009

Come join our group for a reception to celebrate the opening of our 2009 show, 2 pm – 4 pm today at the Beachwood Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library at 25501 Shaker Blvd (the NW corner of Shaker Blvd. and Richmond Road). Over 70 amazing works are on display until March 26th, and [...]

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Library show set-up

February 20, 2009

Set-up for the Beachwood Library show is Friday February 27th starting as soon as the doors open at 9:00 am. Drop-off time is 9:00 to 10:00 am. Make sure that your offerings are there even if you aren’t; and please don’t bring anything for which you haven’t told Darcy to make a label.

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February meeting

February 14, 2009

On February 19th, 2009 we will welcome Robin Hanson as our guest speaker. She is the Textile Conservator with the Cleveland Museum of Art. Ms. Hanson will give a presentation on how best to preserve the textiles we hold and cherish. She will demonstrate some of the professional techniques and materials used. Bring in your own [...]

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