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In appreciation
Members of the Piedmont Spinners and Weavers Guild wanted to show their appreciation to the Rappahannock County Library for the use of its facilities. The group meets there every third Wednesday.
As they sat in a circle spinning blends of fiber into yarn they decided to present a special book considered a premier reference on their craft, “The Alden Amos Big Book of Hand Spinning” to library director David Shaffer on Feb. 3.
The guild, organized by Linda Witt of Amissville, has 20 members. Members come from as far away as Lurav and Warrenton.
Activities include carding fiber, spinning on both drop spindles and assorted wheels, plying the yarn, dying, knitting, weaving and felting.
Experienced members provide guidance to beginners. Some members raise their own fiber from sheep, goats, rabbits, alpacas, and llamas giving the group the fun of blending different fibers. New members are welcome. Call Linda at 937-4707.
Rappahannock County library director David Shaffer receives a book on spinning from Jean Monroe of Warrenton. Clockwise from her right is Linda Witt of Amissville holding Douglas, an English Angora rabbit, Diana Gulick of Warrenton with Katie, a Lincoln sheep, Helen Turnbull of Broad Run with spinning wheel and Gwen Hays of Castleton with Silver Aspen, a llama.
Photo Courtesy o* West Wind Farm
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