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HIGHLAND FIBER ARTISTS GUILD
 

In 1995 the Webster County University Outreach & Extension Small Farm Family Program sponsored the first Fiber Fair held in Marshfield, Mo. Gladys Gaeke, Becky Garton, Doug and Helen Grace Muzzy headed up the project. The Fair was a success and the next year a list was started at the fair to sign up those interested in beginning a Guild of Fiber Artists.
The first Guild meeting was held June 26th, 1996. The Guild has continued to grow both in numbers and in the types of fiber arts in which members participate.

Guild Officers for 2007 - 2008

President: Helen Grace Muzzy; contact at: helengrace1@netzero.net or 417-859-7840

Vice President: Becky Garton; contact at: 417-859-0326

Secretary: Susan Robords; contact at: sjrobords@juno.com or 417-831-7400

Treasurer: Lorena Grimm; contact at: lorenarg@msn.com                   

2007 - 2008 Programs

Aug.:  Crochet & Knit Flowers for Hat;

Sept.:  Field Trip to One City Market in Rogersville

Oct.:  Continental Knitting

Nov.:  Make It, Take It

Dec.:  Holiday Party

Jan.:  Tatting

Feb.:  Log Cabin Quilting

March.:  Kumihimo Weaving

April:  Fiber Fair Preparation

May: Outreach Program

June: Wagon Wheel Weaving

 

For Information on Fiber Fair click on Fiber Fair Tab at top of page.

April Meeting

Empire Bank, Marshfield, MO

April 23, 2008

10:00 a.m.

Program: Fiber Fair Run-down

 

FIBER FAIR 2008

Color is the theme

May 17th, Webster County Fairgrounds

Marshfield, MO

10 - 4

 

 

 





OUTREACH


afghan Members wishing to paricpate in charity work may contact Helen Grace Muzzy for directions, materials,and instructions.

Warm Up America and Victims Assistance

The Guild has made and donated many afghans that were distributed to those in need.
Afghan "squares" knitted or crocheted, any color, any pattern, to finish 7" by 9" are made through out the year. These are put together and donated to the victims assistance Center in Springfield as they are finished.

knitted Baby Clothes

New Borns in Need

The Guild also sews/knits/crochets sweater sets. bibs, crib quilts for the Newborns-In-Need program.

The Missouri Hotel

Every year the Missouri Hotel host a Christmas party for children of families that need help.
For the last 3 years Guild members have made gloves, mittens, hats, and scarves to be given out at the party.
Over 200 of each in any color and any pattern in sizes from infants to teens are needed by Thanksgiving every year.

The Kitchen

The Kitchen in Springfield, Mo provides many services to the homeless and those in need. The Guild has raised and donated money to help with their efforts.

Fiber Fun

Mo.Spin-in 1998 In 1998 Highland Fiber Artist hosted the All Missouri Spin -In.
There were lots of vendors,classes,a fun skit about fiber production, and much visiting. The Guild handmade 200 yarn name tags in canvaswork in the shape of sheep.

a day for dyeing outside dyed yarn Members always enjoy getting together for a day of fiber dying.

Demonstrating at the Fair The Guild enjoys talking to the public and demonstrating their skills at the Missouri Ozark Empire Fair every August in Springfield,Mo.

weaving at the craft show Many guild members demonstrate their skills and sell at local Craft fairs during the year.

Tatting workshop Mary Ley has taught several Tatting workshops for the Guild. Small specialty workshops are held when there are enough members interested in a technique.
Mary Ley and other members have also taught Fiber Classes at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo.

weaving group A seperate meeting for weavers and spinners is held every month for in-depth study. Those interested in knitting and crochet also have a seperate study group.

Christmas Party A Christmas party and gift exchange is held every year. We also have a potluck picnic in the summer to celebrate the Guild's Aniversary.



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To contact the Guild put "Fiber Guild Information" in the subject line when you e-mail
Highland Fiber Artists Guild


Our meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of each month from 10 AM to 3 PM, usually in the basement meeting room of the Empire Bank in Marshfield. Mo.
We have a business meeting and "Show and Tell", then take a lunch break followed by a program teaching some aspect of Fiber Arts .
We are a fun and diversified group and would like for you to join us!

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