Quilting a Large Quilt on a Small Sewing Machine

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Lindsay Conner (Craftsy blog) wrote, "Many, many quilters regularly quilt large quilts (queen, king and larger) on a domestic machine.

But how does it all fit within the machine’s small neck? With a little practice and by following the tips on the blog post Nine Tips for Quilting a Large Quilt on a Small Sewing Machine, you should be able to get better results when quilting a bed-size quilt on your small machine."

Meeting Reminder

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Alternative Fibers

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Spinning Daily offers a free ebook for spinners that explains some alternatives to spinning wool: 

Alternative Fibers  

Sheep Days - Demonstration

Sali A. and Cinde P. set up their spinning wheels
at the Pioneer Museum for Sheep Day
April 2018
(photo by Sandy W.) 

Cinde P. shows children how the wool from sheep is turned into yarn
and then into cloth or clothing
Sheep Day - Pioneer Museum in Lander, WY
April 2018
(photo by Sandy W.)

Sali A. answers questions from the children who
watched her spin at the Pioneer Museum
in Lander, WY on Sheep Day
April 2018
(photo by Sandy W.)

Another photo was shared in an earlier post

Spring Retreat - Tail Spin Yarn

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Corrine G. Laura B., Dawna H. and Sandy W. learned the technique of creating Tail Spin yarn from Colleen J. on Saturday, May 5, 2018

Spring Retreat - Needle Felting

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Several members (Katheryn E., Dawna H., Corrine G., Rachel B., Hailey R.) gathered on Saturday, May 5, 2018 to needle-felt some animal shapes. Sandy W. taught the class.

Sheep Days Demonstration

Cinde P. (spinning) and her mother Sali A. wearing poncho
demonstrated at the annual Sheep Day at the Pioneer Museum
Lander, WY
April 2018
(photo courtesy of the Pioneer Museum)

Figuring Yardage Left in Skein

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Ashley Little (Craftsy blog) explores how to figure how many yards are left in a partial skein.

There is some math involved, but it’s easy!

How to Figure Out How Many Yards are Left in a Skein of Yarn walks you through the process. 

Single Skein Project Ideas

Sheep Among Wolves states, "If you are anything like me, you have a lot of fingering weight or sock yarn. And mostly single skeins of a colorway. I love hand-dyed yarn, whether it’s solid, semi-solid, variegated or striped. Other than socks, there are plenty of projects you can knit with a single skein of fingering weight yarn."  

All of the patterns linked on Sheep Among Wolves' post, Nine Amazing Categories of Ideas for That Special Skein of Sock Yarn are free.

Selecting an Embroidery Hoop

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Both beginning and experienced embroiderers will find Pumora's information on selecting the correct size of hoop helpful. 

Hoop Talk: All About Size

April Meeting

Fiber Guild meeting
April 2018
Pingora Yarns
Lander, WY

Yarn Colorways

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Garter Tab Cast On

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Stockinette Stitch

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Knitting Types

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How do you knit? What are the basic methods of knitting? There are several standard ways of carrying the working yarn, and of course some knitters develop their own curious variations on those. Interweave shares an overview of the best positions for different needs; perhaps there’s something new you’d like to try tonight!

Eight Ways to Knit and Why You'd Want to Change

12 Yarn Ball Types

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Interweave's article, 12 Yarn Ball Types and How to Knit with Them will clarify the confusion of the various forms yarn is marketed and their use.

Choosing a Sweater Design

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Before committing to a sweater style, read the Interweave article: Six Armholes and How to Make them Work for Your Body

Tips for Preventing Quilting Injuries

Quilter Erin Russek and certified personal trainer Michael Engman walk through ways to set up your quilting space in order to be comfortable, efficient, and pain-free. Engman focuses on body positioning and posture and the importance of remembering these things while we are cutting, sewing, pressing, machine quilting, and hand sewing.

April Meeting

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Please note the change of location for this meeting.

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Dyeing Tatting Thread

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Marilee Rockley (Yarnplayer) shares her technique for dyeing thread for tatting in her posts:

      A Dyeing Art

      From Messy to Beautiful