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Join us on March 14 for Second Saturdays at the Gu Join us on March 14 for Second Saturdays at the Guild. We will have a fiber arts marketplace, selling handmade items made by Guild members. There will be demonstrations of floor loom weaving and spinning cotton on a support spindle and a Make It Take It activity for a small fee. Put it on your calendar now to shop and check out the Weaver Guild of Greater Cincinnati. Saturday, March 14 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati, 4870 Gray Rd. 45232
We have added additional days and times to view th We have added additional days and times to view this multimedia exhibit by Artist and Guild Member Debbie Cannatella. Saturday, Feb 28, 10am-3pm Sunday, Mar 1, 10am-3pm Thursday, Mar 5, 7pm-8pm —Debbie’s artist talk Saturday, Mar 7, 10am-3pm Sunday, Mar 8,10am-3pm
Throwback Thursday Swatch Watch September 1988 Si Throwback Thursday Swatch Watch September 1988 Six Shaft Basketweave Woven by Mary Bennet Warp and weft - Clasgen’s 2/18 worsted. Sett - 30 e.p.i. Mary suggests a softer twist yarn, or singles. This sample is from a Fall 1970 New England Weavers’ Seminar Newsletter edited by Eunice Smith. It is based on a draft in New Key to Weaving by Mary Black, page 301. She states:”The 6-harness version of the basket weave generally is accepted as the true basket weave. At first glance, the web resembles the 2 and 4 harness weaves, but upon closer examination, it is found to be quite different in structure. There are two seven-thread blocks. Three threads of each block form the pattern, while four act as binder or tabby threads. The pattern is more interesting than that of the 2 and 4 harness weaves, and proceeds more rapidly for the binder or tabby thread eliminates the necessity of always turning the weft threads around the edge threads to hold them in place.” Mary Bennett wove our swatch using a very light beat. She found weaving it “to square’’ on the loom was too boardlike and squashed the squares after washing. Washed in woolite, the length-of 6 yds. 3” dried to 5 yds, 30”. For 3/4” loss in a 24” width. Mimi Smith, Chairman.
Structures Study Group also had some show and tell Structures Study Group also had some show and tell of other work besides the Krokbragd in yesterday’s post. Chris H - Blanket throw - Huck lace, Shetland wool; Scarf - cotton and wool - grey, white, black Janet B - hand dyed warp. Using for overshot towels Diane Millard - Towels, cotton, colors were inspired by a recent trip to Africa. 📸Terri B
The Structures Study Group meets on the third Thur The Structures Study Group meets on the third Thursday of the month to study different weave structures. This guild year they are focusing on Krokbragd, a traditional Scandinavian weave, mostly attributed to Swedish and Norwegian weaving traditions. The structure of Krokbragd is a 3-shaft point twill that is packed tightly (beaten) to completely hide the warp threads. The Krokbragd pieces above are table runners and mug rugs woven by members Terri B and April F. 📸Terri B
Throwback Thursday to Swatch Watch, September, 198 Throwback Thursday to Swatch Watch, September, 1988 Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati Four Harness Turned Huck Woven by Roz Weston The inspiration swatch for this fabric came from Anne Martinez, a member of the Handweavers Guild of Connecticut. She had used many fine cotton yarns together for the warp and a heavier weft, to use as a folding screen. She wove it without the four tabby shots between the turned spots, giving vertical lines of texture. The soft texture of the Shetland tends to lose the pattern. A harder yarn would be more satisfactory. Roz thinks this would make a nice blouse material in fine threads set at 24 or 30 e.p.i., or baby blankets in fine wool. (Of course, silk would be elegant!) Mimi Smith, Chairman Warp-Clasgen’s wool tripled Weft-Shetland wool, doubled Sett 12 epi. Yarns donated by Mimi Smith
Rigid Heddle Study Group brought some finished wor Rigid Heddle Study Group brought some finished work to the Guild house today. Samples of color and weave towels, a rep weave mug and holiday coasters!
WIP Wednesday. Works in process by guild members o WIP Wednesday. Works in process by guild members on looms in the weaving studio at the guild house!
Our Floor Loom Weaving 201 class worked on learnin Our Floor Loom Weaving 201 class worked on learning how to work with cotton and twill patterns to make towels this past weekend. Thanks Amy for the great pics! 📸 Amy L
The guild house was in full swing today. Guests we The guild house was in full swing today. Guests were shopping at the Fiber Arts market, making string hearts, and watching demos of inkle weaving and tablet weaving. There were also 2 classes going on upstairs in the classrooms, Weaving 201 and Spinning 101. Our hearts and rooms were full! 💕
Shop for your love with us on February 14 at Secon Shop for your love with us on February 14 at Second Saturdays at the Guild! We will have a fiber arts marketplace, selling handmade items made by Guild members. There will be a demonstration of Baltic style pick up weaving on an inkle loom and a Make It Take It activity to make a string heart for a small fee. Put it on your calendar now to shop and check out the Weaver Guild of Greater Cincinnati. Saturday, February 14 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati, 4870 Gray Rd. 45232
Our February Weaving 101 Class was a great success Our February Weaving 101 Class was a great success! The next beginning weaving 101 class starts February 28. Link in bio to register.
Throwback Thursday to our Swatch Watch from 1981! Throwback Thursday to our Swatch Watch from 1981! June 1981 Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati FOUR HARNESS HUCK Our huck sample for this month was woven by Joan Wolfe and threaded and woven to resemble monk’s belt. It is a two block pattern but looks like a four block pattern. By examining the threading draft you see that the A block is 9 threads wide 121212121 and B block is 3 threads wide 434. When treadled this combination of the two blocks weaves as one large dark area of pattern and the second half of the threading draft weaves as the light side. This second half Is treaded so the A block is 3 threads 121, and the B block is 9 threads reversing the first half. The treadling requires two shuttles, one tabby like the warp and one pattern shuttle of turquoise wool (or color of your choice). The fabric is reversible with the dark areas on top becoming light on the back and vice-versa as is done with summer and winter. The sample was laundered and steam pressed. (35½” wide/shrank 3” 3yd 15”long/shrank 5”) Warp: 5/2 cotton Weft: same as warp for tabby wool rug yarn for pattern
Our members are always busy making. They’re crafti Our members are always busy making. They’re crafting works of fiber art for themselves, for family and friends, for clients and to sell at our Second Saturdays at the Guild Fiber Arts Market. Second Saturdays at the Guild is coming up this week on Saturday, February 14 just in time for you to buy something wonderful for your Valentine. #cincinnati #cincymakers #buylocal
Towel Tuesday! We’ve got a lovely assortment of h Towel Tuesday! We’ve got a lovely assortment of handwoven towels. They make a great gift! Having beautiful high quality textiles in the home makes the chores easier! Join us on February 14 for our first Second Saturdays at the Guild of 2026. We will have a fiber arts marketplace, selling handmade items made by Guild members. There will be a demonstration of Baltic style pick up weaving on an inkle loom and a Make It Take It activity to make a string heart for a small fee. Put it on your calendar now to shop and check out the Weaver Guild of Greater Cincinnati. Saturday, February 14 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati, 4870 Gray Rd. 45232
Winter is not over yet. You or someone you love st Winter is not over yet. You or someone you love still needs warm woolen mittens. Join us on February 14 💕for our first Second Saturdays at the Guild of 2026. We will have a fiber arts marketplace, selling handmade items made by Guild members. There will be a demonstration of Baltic style pick up weaving on an inkle loom and a Make It Take It activity to make a string heart for a small fee. Put it on your calendar now to shop and check out the Weaver Guild of Greater Cincinnati. Saturday, February 14 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati, 4870 Gray Rd. 45232
Join us on Valentine’s Day for a Second Saturdays Join us on Valentine’s Day for a Second Saturdays at the Guild. There will be a fiber arts market where you can buy all kinds of fiber art made by weavers guild artisans, a demo of Baltic pick up inkle loom weaving, and a Make It Take It Craft of string heart cards. Saturday February 14 from 10-2.
Now hanging in our gallery, Ways of Seeing: An art Now hanging in our gallery, Ways of Seeing: An artist’s journey in multiple media is a visually stunning display of artworks created by member. Study them . . . and marvel at the many art techniques that our talented exhibitor has mastered. You’ll be able to visit our gallery on February 14 from 10-2 during Second Saturdays at the Guild. The opening reception for Debbie’s show on Sunday, February 15, 2-4 p.m. Debbie will give an artist’s talk at our March 5th meeting after the business session concludes. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m.
Brand new weaver and guild member Nick, put on a 1 Brand new weaver and guild member Nick, put on a 14 yard linen warp this fall and wove bread cloths. Such a challenging project in both skill, scope, and materials—linen is not the easiest to work with—for his second weaving project ever! His enthusiasm for weaving is contagious. 😊
Join us on February 14 for our first Second Saturd Join us on February 14 for our first Second Saturdays at the Guild of 2026. We will have a fiber arts marketplace, selling handmade items made by Guild members. There will be a demonstration of Baltic style pick up weaving on an inkle loom and a Make It Take It activity to make a string heart for a small fee. Put it on your calendar now to shop and check out the Weaver Guild of Greater Cincinnati. Saturday, February 14 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati, 4870 Gray Rd. 45232
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