Several members of the Weaving Focus Group took a road trip to the Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, IA on Thursday, June 4th. Laurann Gilbertson, the Chief Curator gave a fabulous tour which including a look into the storage area and seeing weavings and other textiles that the public doesn’t often get to see. After words,Continue reading “Weaving Focus Group goes to Vesterheim”
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Surface Design Focus Group Rust and Dye
Recently the Surface Design and Dye Focus Group meet for a couple of sessions to rust some fabric and then over dye with indigo. I heard they had lots of fun!
Paris Morthorpe teaches Crewel Embroidery Class
A dozen members got a chance to work with Paris Morthorpe to learn about Crewel Embroidery. Paris has received diplomas from the The Royal School of Needlework in London, where she studied. Paris to create a traditional Crewelwork ’Spring Tulip’ that she designed. Students used linen and crewel wool to make the project.
Members take in a Quilt Show in Dundas
Recently several members attended the quilt show hosted by the Northfield Quilters in Dundas, MN. The Little Prairie Methodist Church was a delightful setting for this. The group was treated to two different bed turnings. One by life-long quilter, Rose Kormann and one by Rosie Werner who is also the author of the book, “StateContinue reading “Members take in a Quilt Show in Dundas”
Weavers Focus Group Visits Stillwater
The Weavers Focus Group did a road trip to see a show called Art Reach in Stillwater. This was a Small Expressions traveling exhibit put on by the Handweavers Guild of America. This touring exhibit was a juried showcase of contemporary small-scale fiber art using techniques such as weaving, interlacing, basket making, bead weaving, embroidery,Continue reading “Weavers Focus Group Visits Stillwater”
Members Visit Art Exhibit in Lakeville
A group of eighteen quilters gathered for a road trip on January 29 to view the Minnesota Contemporary Quilters Layers exhibit at the Lakeville Arts Center. The work was very inspiring. It was a great day, with stops for lunch and visits to a quilt shop, yarn shop and bookstore. Quilt shown here is byContinue reading “Members Visit Art Exhibit in Lakeville”
ZRFAG Members attend Fiber Mill Class in Nome, ND
Four ZRFAG members took a class at the Nome Schoolhouse this past week working in the Fiber Mill. Laurice Johnson, Cathy Manduca, Elaine Paulsen and Sandy Evans learned how a fiber mill works, from cleaning and sorting raw wool, to dyeing and painting the wool, making roving, spinning the yarn, felting the wool, cutting shapesContinue reading “ZRFAG Members attend Fiber Mill Class in Nome, ND”
Filling the Wall at the Textile Center
Today we hung the two guild wall(s) at the Textile Center in Minneapolis. Yes, we filled 2! The wall is up and it is absolutely stunning and a great tribute to our 50th. We have I’ve over 30 entries celebrating blue and gold. A great team: Sandy Evans, Laurice Johnson, Julie Yost and Daphne SoleilContinue reading “Filling the Wall at the Textile Center”
Presenting at the Minnesota Quilt Guild
Our 50th anniversary presentations at the Minnesota Quilt Guild were very well received. There were approximately 70 or so on the Thursday evening ZOOM and about 45 “In person” at the Saturday morning show. Everyone enjoyed seeing who we are, how we began and what we do. They are celebrating their 50th in a fewContinue reading “Presenting at the Minnesota Quilt Guild”
NAMI Walks Outreach Activity
Yesterday (September 27, 2025) was a beautiful morning at Cascade Lake Park to have our last 50th Anniversary outreach activity for NAMIWalks Southeast MN. People embellished signs they made telling about why they walked for NAMI (National Association for Mental Illness). There was stick frame weaving available and information about the ZRFAG, our anniversary activitiesContinue reading “NAMI Walks Outreach Activity”