Spindles & Flyers Spinning Guild

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Happy New Year!

January 22: Guild Meeting & Four-in-the-Corner Mini-Workshops

February 12: Guild Meeting & Guest Speaker Robin Lynde 0f Meridian Jacobs

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Directions to Fairmont Clubhouse

715 Lexington Ave,
El Cerrito:

• Central Avenue exit from I-80 East or 580
• Go east to San Pablo Avenue
• Left on San Pablo two blocks to Eureka
• Right on Eureka (at the music store)
• Left on Lexington (at the playing field)
• Fairmont Clubhouse is on the left

From El Cerrito Plaza BART Station, walk north along the BART greenway path or Liberty Street. There is a small playground at Liberty and Eureka. Turn left at the turtle, go one block, and turn right on Lexington.

 

 

 

Guild Meeting

January 22 – 11 AM

Four in the Corner Mini Workshops
and Guild Meeting

 

Beginning Crochet with Nancy A. For those who have never crocheted or have forgotten everything. Things to Bring: yarn crochet hook in size to fit yarn.  Thicker yarn needs larger hooks.

Beginning Coiled Baskets with Alicia paper rush for the core will be provided Things to Bring: Bring yarn that is tough enough for stiff sewing Bring appropriately sized needle, tapestry would work. Materials fee:  $1 for the paper rush

Needle Tatting with Wendy We will make a simple bracelet, or start an open work bag using a variation of tatting that some find easier than using a tatting shuttle.  Wendy can bring a few needles if you request in advance and reimburse her $7. Things to Bring: long-eyed weaving needle if you have one. yarn of thread of the same diameter as your needle.

Crochet Market Bag with Cookie A mesh shopping bag that folds into a flower topped storage pouch.  Cookie wants everyone to start with the same materials and be experienced with basic crochet.  Please do not substitute yarns.  Pattern handout will be distributed in class. Things to Bring Option #1 2 Balls of J & P Coats "Knit-Cro-Sheen" size 10 crochet thread Steel crochet Hook size 1/0 (zero) or a C Hook Things to Bring Option #2 Omega Nylon Yarn size 2 (the thin yarn). Steel crochet Hook size 1/0 (zero) or a C Hook Also bring 9" of round elastic or polyester stretchy hair tie, the type without the metal joint.

THINGS TO BRING: Mug for coffee or tea Lunch Materials for your chosen workshop, itemized above Show & Tell $5 non-member / guest fee

Dues were Due in September

Pay Your Dues NOW!  We start a new program year each September with the annual paying of dues.  Dues are $25 per year for one person or $37.50 for households or family groups.  Please complete the membership form with full name, street, city, ZIP, home phone, cell phone, email, and family member if paying $37.50 family rate.  Request USPS mailing address from our guild treasurer. 

Yearly dues are pro-rated for new members based on the time of joining.

For a copy of the latest newsletter or for answers to any questions about the guild and spinning, contact Spindles&Flyers.