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”
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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”
Creative Sewing Group Demo Day
The Creative Sewing Focus Group enjoyed a beautiful and highly successful exhibit at the History Center during the month of September. The gorgeous colors of the items on display were outdone only by the diversity and number of projects. Dresses, jackets, shirts, skirts, pajamas, bags, accessories, and a baby outfit lined the walls and hungContinue reading “Creative Sewing Group Demo Day”
KAAL Interview with Julie Yost regarding the Sewing Focus Group at the History Center
Click here to watch the interview: The Art of Sewing
Weaver’s Focus Group at Lori Feltis Studio
On September 11th several members of the Weaving Focus Group met at Lori Feltis studio/ shed near Stewartville. As you can tell from the pictures they have a great time and learned a lot! Notice the treadle adaption for Sandy- blocks of wood so her large shoes she wears can fit to press them!
Renee Bergstrom, Essay/Creative Skills and Kids.
https://rootrivercurrent.org/essay-creative-skills-and-kids/ This was in the Root River Current. Written by one of our members, Renee Bergstrom. Essay | Creative Skills and Kids Channeling anxiety and depression through creativity By Renée Bergstrom, September 1, 2025 Author Renée Bergstrom and her siblings discovered lots of ‘creative fun’ growing up on their Upper Midwest farm. (Submitted photo) IContinue reading “Renee Bergstrom, Essay/Creative Skills and Kids.”
Weaving at the State Fair
The Weavers Guild of MN invited ZRFAG to demo at the MN State Fair in recognition of their 50th Anniversary. Four members did the 1st shift from 9:30 – 12:00. Photos are from the 2nd shift, 12:30 – 4:30. There was a steady flow of fair-goers coming to see what we were doing, asking questionsContinue reading “Weaving at the State Fair”
Spinners Demo at the History Center
The Spinners Focus Group spent Saturday afternoon (August 8th) at the History Center demonstrating various spinning wheels and giving lots of information on how yarn is made. The new display features different tools and spinning wheels and a large variety of yarns that different types of wool will give. This is a “must see” display! Continue reading “Spinners Demo at the History Center”