Iowa City Area Craft Guild

Tuesday was the weavers monthly meeting where we had our towel exchange. Last fall, those who wanted to participate brought in yarn (of any amount) which was numbered. We then drew numbers and took home the yarn. The only 'rule' was that the yarn we had drawn be included in some way in the towel. We could add in other yarns as we wanted.

In the photo of all the towels, the names pinned to the towels are the recipients, not the weavers. Some of the multiples were there for the yarn donor to choose from.

So much variety, and fun!

Quilters Pop-up exhibit now on display in the meeting room, through Monday, May 11. Members are encouraged to stop in to view the wonderful array of small quilts.

Cathy (green blocks around edges) and Pat recently finished their crocheted afghans, only a year after Vicki did! Beautiful work. Pat dyed a lot of her yarn. [note that the picture of Pat's was taken before she assembled it and crocheted a border around the whole thing]

One week away! Have you made your plans to come and spend the day with us?

Lamb...on the Loom Lamb on the Loom Handwovens: Pattie Lamb lovingly produces beautiful one-of-a kind scarves, shawls, blankets, and table linens on traditional hand looms using beautiful, high quality fibers like silk, tencel, cotton and light weight wools.

Here's a nice weaving pattern for you!

Join us each night at 4:30 PM PDT / 7:30 PM EDT as we gather to discuss topical issues related to the field of tapestry. Below is the schedule with additional information about each evening on our website and how to register:

Monday, March 9
Creating Space: Get tips from fellow members on how to set up an efficient and organized studio space that works for you!
Tuesday, March 10
Materiality: Weaving with Non-Traditional Materials, an artist talk with three contemporary artists who explore non-traditional materials in their work
Wednesday, March 11
How to Choose a Loom: Moving Beyond a Frame Loom
Thursday, March 12
Inside the Studio: Artist Talk with Kristin Kelley-Munoz


Tapestry Week is exclusive to ATA members, so if you would like to attend this exciting lineup and access the recordings, join ATA today!

There is an amazing show at the UI Stanley Museum of Art in Iowa City.
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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
$4,000 in scholarships is available for students enrolled in accredited academic programs in the United States and Canada. The scholarship fund supports students furthering their education in the fiber arts, including textile research, history, and conservation. Rather than financial need, scholarship funds are awarded based on artistic and technical excellence and/or demonstrated excellence in research of textiles, textile history, and textile conservation.

Deadline is May 1 for the 2026/27 academic year.

For more information, including application guidelines, sample applications, and to apply, visit: https://weavespindye.org/scholarships/