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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, Missouri.   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 2008 - 2009

(To contact see HFA link below.)

President: Helen Grace Muzzy

Vice President: Becky Garton

Secretary: Marilynn Hardesty

Treasurer: Lorena Grimm

 

2008 - 2009 Programs

July:  Crocheted Pot Holders

August:  Crazy Quilt Design

September:  Rug Braiding

October:  Quilting - Rail Fence Design

November:  Make It & Take It - Ornaments

December:  Holiday Party

January 28:  Advanced Knitting

February 24:  Teddy Bears

March 25:  Crocheted Cross

April 22:  Fiber Fair Preparation

May 27:  Finger Weaving

June 24: Guild Birthday Party and Election of Officers

 

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June Meeting

Empire Bank, Marshfield, Missouri

June 24, 2009 10:00 a.m.

Program: Guild Birthday Party and Election of Officers

FIBER FAIR 2009 was a success!

The theme was "15 and Going Green"

May 16th, 10:00-4:00, Webster County Fairgrounds

Marshfield, MO

Pictures from the current year will be coming soon! 

Click on the Fiber Fair tab above.

 

To contact the Guild, click on our name directly below and enter " Fiber Guild Information " in the subject line when you e-mail.

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!

OUTREACH

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


afghan

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 canvas work 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.

The banner has been recently redesigned.

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

Separate meetings for weavers and spinners are held every month for in-depth study. Those interested in knitting and crochet also have a separate study group.

Christmas Party

A Christmas party and gift exchange is held every year. We also have a potluck picnic in the summer

 

 

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