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!
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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”
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”
KAAL Interview with Julie Yost regarding the Sewing Focus Group at the History Center
Click here to watch the interview: The Art of Sewing
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”