Which Goes Where?

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Several years ago, all sewing machines had only one or two thread spindles - both vertical. Today, thread comes on cones as well as spools, and machines have horizontal and vertical spindles. Which thread goes where?

So Sew Easy takes the guess work out of the placement of the thread.

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More information and a video can be found on the So Sew Easy website.

Juggling Balls

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Use your odd bits of colorful yarn scraps to crochet some juggling balls. A free pattern can be found on Simply Notable.

Larger balls would make great Hacky Sacks, too. Free pattern for Hacky Sacks can be found on Crochet Spot or Crochet-A-Day.

Fabric Embellished Tags or Cards

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Use odd bits of fabric and some card stock to create greeting cards or gift tags. A photo tutorial can be found on Campbell Soup Diary and Make: We're All Makers, and U Create.

Be aware that adding buttons and bulky ribbons may increase the cost of postage needed for mailing.

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Some unique and pretty fabric can simply be glued or attached to a card as well. Dena Designs explains the process here.

Using Ravelry

Guild members Cheryl O., Colleen J., Rachel B., Jane W., Linda W., Jeni V.,
Maia R., and Vicky B. learn how to get more out of the Ravelry website
 from Brianna F. following the April meeting in Lander
April 2016

While most of the Guild members are registered users of Ravelry, everyone learned more of what the website has to offer. Brianna F. explained how to search for patterns and yarn, how to add tags to project pages, how to add photos to project and forum pages, how to organize their projects, libraries, and favorites and much more.

Thank you, Brianna for an informative program.

Fabric Bead Jewelry

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Tired of your jewelry and want some fresh colors to accessorize your wardrobe? Look no further than your fabric scrap bin or perhaps the second hand shop for some colorful clothes.

Therm O Web provides a photo tutorial on how to create beads out of fabric on this web page.

Sheep Day 2016

Brenda H. shows a young man the technique of spinning with a Drop Spindle
Sheep Day
Lander Pioneer Museum
Lander, WY
2016

Guild members, Mary H. and Vicky B. visit with individuals interested
in learning more about crochet and spinning

Guild members (Linda W., Dana H., Brenda H. and Sandy W.)
worked on their fiber crafts in the lobby of the museum.

wool in various forms on display in the museum lobby

A young man learns to spin on a Drop Spindle with a little help from Sandy W.

Pillowcase Garment Bags

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A quick and useful gift can be made from a single pillowcase.

Martha Stewart provides directions on her website. (you will have to wait for a short commercial before accessing the directions)

Bumble Bee Linens shares a photo tutorial on how to make a garment bag out of a pillowcase on this web page.

Pop Sugar gives another variation of the top slit, but gives no directions.