To contact the Guild, click on our name directly below and enter " Fiber Guild Information " in the subject line of your e-mail message. Highland Fiber Artists Our meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of each month from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, usually in the basement meeting room of the Empire Bank in Marshfield, Missouri. 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!  Verify time and place when you plan to visit a meeting. OUTREACH Members wishing to participate 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. 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 The Guild enjoys talking to the public and demonstrating their skills at the Missouri Ozark Empire Fair every August in Springfield, Mo.   HFA members demonstrating kumihimo braiding at the 2009 Japanese Festival in Springfield.   In 1998 Highland Fiber Artists hosted the All Missouri Spin-In.  There were many vendors, classes, a fun skit about fiber production, and much visiting. The Guild hand made 200 name tags using yarn in canvas work in the shape of sheep.  Members always enjoy getting together for a day of fiber dying.     Many guild members demonstrate their skills and sell at local Craft fairs during the year.   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. Separate meetings for weavers and spinners are held each month for in-depth study. Those interested in knitting and crochet also have a separate study group. A Christmas party and gift exchange is held each year. We also have a potluck picnic in the summer   Back to top     Website designed by Debbie Miller Updating and maintenance by Lorena Grimm Tech support provided by Joel Friend