| 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 |
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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
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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
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FIBER FAIR 2008 Color is the theme May 17th, Webster County Fairgrounds Marshfield, MO 10 - 4 |
OUTREACH
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.
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
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.
Members always enjoy getting together for a day of fiber dying.
The Guild enjoys talking to the public and demonstrating their skills at the Missouri Ozark Empire Fair every August in Springfield,Mo.
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.
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. 
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. Back to top
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