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!
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Members Show Their Quilts at the Minnesota Quilt Show
Several of our members showed quilts at the recent Minnesota Quilt Show held in St. Cloud on June 19-21, 2025.
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”
Opening Reception at the History Center
The Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild is being honored by the History Center of Olmsted County with a new exhibit showcasing several art pieces that a group of women have created over 50 years. An opening reception was held Thursday evening, May 8th, 2025 with approximately 70 in attendance. Chris Delisle talked about how theContinue reading “Opening Reception at the History Center”
Indigo Bandana Dyeing at ABC
We started our outreach activities with indigo bandana dyeing at ABC on January 17th, 2025. On the order of 50 ABC folk died bandanas. One had to be impressed with the fun that was in the air. Most of the staff who were helping with the event dyed bandanas after working with the clients andContinue reading “Indigo Bandana Dyeing at ABC”
The Tea Party
Celebrating Fiber Art and Artists in the Zumbro River Valley – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
In 2025, the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild will be celebrating 50 years of sharing the love for fiber, building skills to further our capacity for personal expression, and exploring creative ideas together. Members of the guild have a long history of sharing their broad interests in fiber arts. The guild started with an interest inContinue reading “Celebrating Fiber Art and Artists in the Zumbro River Valley – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”
Rochester Quilt Sew-ciety Quilt Show, October 2024
Member’s Quilts Shown at the Minnesota Quilt Show 2024
ZRFAG members go all out at the Minnesota State Quilt Show. This annual show was held June 13-15, 2024. While most quilts were in the shared section of the show two members, Susan Nelson and Leslie Hall brought home ribbons. Hundreds of quilts were shown, tons of vendors, and plain old quilty (is this aContinue reading “Member’s Quilts Shown at the Minnesota Quilt Show 2024”
