Shuttlebug Handweaving and Spinning Guild

Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Welcome to Shuttlebugs 2023.

The WEAVING ROOM

Shuttlebugs is a guild of weavers and spinners and we meet in the Greenwood Community Centre. We have monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00. The monthly meetings are followed by a short programme or presentation on various topics. We also hold several workshops throughout the year. These are usually held at the weekend.

We also have monthly spinning sessions which occur on the last Monday of each month at 10:00am. We welcome new members and membership entitles you to borrow books and equipment from the guild. The yearly membership cost is $35.00.

Members meet on most Mondays to weave starting around 10:00am. We have a variety of looms ranging from table looms, 4 and 8 shaft looms and a 60" and 100" loom. The majority of looms have warps already set to weave or there is a loom for individual projects which you can arrange to use. You can sign up for any of the pre-warped projects. We can also arrange for lessons for members who are beginner weavers. There are many experienced weavers who are very happy to offer assistance when needed.

Each year we have the President's Challenge. Members show and share their projects at the June meeting. This year's challenge is to make an item in any medium which reflects your cultural background.

Executive and Leaders 2023

President - Annie Dunleavy

Vice President - Carol Ann White

Past President - Gayle Kahn

Treasurer - Charlotte Brens

Secretary - Dini Page

Library - Eleanor Franklin

Loom Projects - Ulla Robinson

History - Alice Keenan

Programmes & Workshops - Gini Sage and Judy Findlay

Website/Blogger administrator - Brian Dunleavy

If you would like more information or to discuss visiting our guild please contact Annie Dunleavy - Phone: 905-440-5757 or email anniedun52@gmail.com

May 2023 Meeting

Doreen Stainton gave a demonstration of her sock knitting machine. Those who attended enjoyed the demonstration.

Show and Share

April 2023 Meeting

We had a wonderful presentation from Rebecca Lampard on spinning. Rebecca talked about different techniques for blending colours to achieve variegated yarns. Rebecca was very inspirational and her talk was enjoyed by the many spinners and weavers in attendance. Rebecca may be offering spinning workshops at the guild in 2023/2024.

Show and Share

Stephanie's beaded eggs

Annie's woven reed basket

Judy F.'s Falkland spun yarn

Rosemary's knitted hedgehogs

Margot's handknit extra long socks

Gini's triaxle weaving

Dini's overshot , mercerized cotton table runners

Carol Ann's garlic baskets

March 2023 Meeting

We started the afternoon with Triaxle weaving led by Carol Ann White and assisted by Dini Page. Everyone concentrated very hard on the project and took their item home to finish.

Show and Share

Gayle's cable sweater

Gini's hand spinning

Monday, 6 March 2023

February 2023 Meeting

We were happy to welcome Doreen Stainton to the guild. At the February meeting Rosemary Oliver led a short programme on needle felting small sheep. The sheep were made using natural fleece from Windreach Farm. The programme was enjoyed by all.

Show and Share

Doreen Stainton's Hudson Bay socks from her sock knitting machine

Gini's joined a charity 'Knitting & Crocheting Durham Region where items are donated to patients

A close up of Gini's crochet

A close up of Leslie's red woven vest with beads and embroidered rings that she taught us to make last month

Leslie's red woven vest

A close up of Leslie's embroidered rings

Usha's pick up weaving

A close up of Usha's design

Gayle's hand knitted sweater

A close up of Gayle's sweater

Janet's up cycled bag made from rugs and black sheets.

An interior view of Janet's bag

Carol Ann's tea towel

Another of Carol Ann's blue tea towels

January 2023 Meeting

After our January meeting Leslie Sedore provided instructions and showed beautiful samples of embroidering circles. Everyone enjoyed this fun project. Thank you Leslie.