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”
Category Archives: Focus Group
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!
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”
Dyeing Focus Group at the History Center
This month the Dyeing Focus group exhibit is live at the History Center. Saturday 7/19/25 the focus group hosted a hands-on event for the public. Indigo Dye Day at the History Center welcomed 40 participants. Adults and children alike were excited and had fun awaiting their project. It was such a fun day!
Knitting at the History Center
The Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild held a knitting demonstration day at the History Center of Olmsted County with a refreshed exhibit focusing on knitting on Saturday June 14th. This day was also World Wide Knit in Public Day! Carolyn Barsness and Gayle Holter brought their circular sock machines to demonstrate. Several members of theContinue reading “Knitting at the History Center”