About 50 of us met April 27, 2019 at the Capital City Grange in Berlin, VT, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Our presenter, Kathy Giroux, is a fiber artist who specializes in needle felting. Kathy gave a brief history of needle felting, and then focused on the process using many examples of how she uses needle felting in her art. We got a good overview of what Kathy means when she says, “I paint with fiber.”
We had two vendors for the spring hook-in in Barre/Montpelier:
October 17 – 21
Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction, VT.
Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 16, 5:30-8:30 pm
Just $10 to join the fun and see the show before it officially opens. Meet the featured artists, enjoy finger foods and cash bar. There will also be a live auction of a rug by Peg Irish.
Show Hours
Wednesday – Saturday, 9-5
Sunday, 9-3
Location
Champlain Valley Exposition Center
105 Pearl St, Essex Junction, VT 05452
Each workshop runs for one day, 9:30 – 4:30, with lunch provided.
The workshops are $125 each – additional materials / tools / resources may be available at additional cost.
Registration opened March 1, 2018. Space is limited. The Anne Cox workshop is full.
Rug Raffle
There is a new Rug Raffle featuring a rug by Kris McDermet named “Passion”. Preview the raffle rug. Tickets will be available online starting in August, and will be available at the show.
Hook In at the Show
Guild members will be working on projects at the show, so you can see HOW this work is done. We’ll have a frame set up for you to try your hand at pulling a loop!
Vendors
Vendors will be on hand with wool, hooks, and other supplies. See the vendor list.
Volunteer
There are many ways to help at the show – from helping with rug registration, to hanging rugs, to manning a table, to clean-up.
We never quite break even and donations help! Putting on the show involves renting space for 10 days, including the set-up and the 4 days of the show itself. Our walls and lighting have to be stored from one show to the next, so there’s monthly rental for the storage unit. Use our new online donation form, or you can make out a check to GMRHG and mail it to Biffie Gallant, 2024 Hebard Hill Rd, Randolph, VT 05060.
Show your work!
Online Rug Registration is open or you’ll be able to Download a PDF registration form. A single $10 registration fee covers up to 4 rugs and/or any number of stars.
Make a star!
“Wish upon a star” is the theme for the show and we’re looking for members to hook a star-shaped piece to display. More about this challenge.
have been posted to the Member’s Bulletin Board, sometimes referred to as the Member’s Forum.
Don’t forget that this resource is here for all members to use when you have something to sell, something you’re looking to buy, a new discovery or accomplishment to share, or help needed.
The 9th Annual Fiber Fest will be held August 11 from 9-4 in the Community Hall, North Hero Village, North Hero, VT. $20 entrance fee – includes a.m. and p.m. snacks and lunch.We have an all day hook-in, a teacup auction and a live auction.Proceeds of auctions go to charities. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me via email or my cell: 802-373-0628, Lynn Soule
I’m sure there are wonderful Sunsets to be viewed from this room, but for us the Sunlit Ballroom would be a better name!
From Kris McDermet:
The Hook In last weekend was wonderful and fun and colorful with beautiful views and vendors and friends. What could be better! Thank you for all of your work and organization, Jane and Gail especially, and to the board for making it such a nice time.
The space for the Hook In was great – with good lighting for all – except when we wished we could have darkness for our presenters’ slide shows!
I’m sure there are wonderful Sunsets to be viewed from this room, but for us the Sunlit Ballroom would be a better name!
