The Greater Birmingham Fiber Guild

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The Greater Birmingham Fiber Guild - 2010!

Welcome to THE GREATER BIRMINGHAM FIBER GUILD web site. We are a group of fiber enthusiasts from Birmingham, Alabama who meet at least once a month to knit, crochet, tat, bobbin lace, weave, spin, felt, dye, talk about and play with fiber.

Our meetings are on the second Saturday of every month September through June at 10:00 a.m. until about noon. We don't have a general meeting in July or August. We do have small interest groups that meet once a month so when you visit ask about the spinning, bobbin lace, and tatting study groups.

Please check the monthly meetings to see where we will be meeting. We are at Bare Hands Gallery-Richard Arrington Blvd. most months. We also have picnics, get togethers and workshops in various places.

JULY, Saturday, July 10, 2010

July 10th Guild Program
 
Our July guild program will be on Filet Crochet, led by Ann Griffin.  We will make a bookmark during the program. The supplies to bring with you are: #20 or #30 crochet thread in the color of your choice and a crochet hook from size #5 to #12. The #5 is nice for those who aren’t used to crocheting with smaller threads. Even if you aren’t interested in learning this technique, please come to enjoy the conversation and sharing of fiber projects.  In addition, Ann will be giving away at least two of the bookmarks she has prepared for this program!!!
 
 
Weaving:
A rigid heddle weaving workshop is scheduled for September 25, 2010. Pam Howard will be teaching the class. Please sign up now.

Guild Equipment for Rent

The Guild has some equipment available for rent. Most floor looms, table looms, spinning wheel and carder are available for just $5.00 per month with your membership. It's a good way to see if you want to spin or weave before you invest in the equipment. We have just purchased a new (to us) spinning wheel. Please ask about renting it.

 

Single Member – $25.00

Family - $30.00

To join the Guild please send a check to: GBFG, P.O. Box 660723, Birmingham, AL 35266-0723.

Current Projects

Preemie Hats

When you have some spare time, don't forget we are still making and donating hats for preemie newborn babies. Some of the hospitals are very happy to get these. They don't take long to make and are very appreciated. Please be sure to use washable, soft yarn. No wool because of possible allergies. Here is a pattern for a simple preemie hat:

Knitted Preemie Cap
1 oz. sport or baby yarn
Size 3, 4, or 5 double-pointed needles, depending on yarn weight
Cast on 48 stitches.  Knit a 4-inch tube.
Shaping:  K6, K2tog.  Repeat to end of round.
K5, K2tog.  Repeat to end of round.
K4, K2tog.  Repeat to end of round.
Repeat this decrease progression until only 5 sts. Remain.  Knit these stitches for six rows.  Cut yarn 4 in. long and pull through the stitch loops to form a stem.

Homewood Library Show in October:

The theme of our annual Show at the Homewood Library will be Green. Any hand made item that is either green in color or green in sustainability, or good for the earth. So be working on your recycled, healthy, alive green things. Which should be easy since our handwork it usually done from natural fibers that are very green.