Past Events

Speakers Series: Life on the Road with Marjorie Corrow
Sat, Nov 19
Online over Zoom
Nov 19, 1:00 PM EST
Online over Zoom
Marjorie Corrow runs the business, Braiders Circle Rugs. She travels to fiber and craft festivals in several states -- packing her van with braided items.
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VF Speaker Series: Planning Your Rug
Sat, Sep 24
Online over Zoom
Sep 24, 1:00 PM EDT
Online over Zoom
Many braiders have difficulty with choosing the colors and figuring the yardage required for their next rug. Our panel of experts will share their expertise!
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September 2022 General Guild Meeting
Sat, Sep 10
Online over Zoom
Sep 10, 1:00 PM EDT
Online over Zoom
Welcome Back! We start off the new year with new classes, new special events, new teachers, and new business. Demo: Center Diamond Pattern
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Special Event: Kathy Donovan & Rugs of Braided Roving
Sat, Jun 25
Online over Zoom
Jun 25, 1:00 PM
Online over Zoom
Kathy Donovan of Checkmate Farm will show us how she prepares and makes braided rugs out of wool roving.
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June 2022 General Meeting
Sat, Jun 11
Online over Zoom
Jun 11, 1:00 PM
Online over Zoom
The VP will present the budget for the next fiscal year, and the demo will show how to braid with wire (basket edges & handles!)
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VF Speaker Series: Kelly Wright -- Up Close & Personal with Punch Needle
Sat, May 14
Online over Zoom
May 14, 1:00 PM EDT
Online over Zoom
Hear from punch needle artist and teacher Kelly Wright about her art, her life, and her teaching experience in punch needle!
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May 2022 General Mtg
Sat, May 07
Online over Zoom
May 07, 1:00 PM EDT
Online over Zoom
Catch up with the guild's plans for upcoming events, and see a demo on braiding a basket!
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Special Event: The Dorr Mill Store
Sat, Apr 23
Online over Zoom
Apr 23, 1:00 PM
Online over Zoom
Take a tour of the Dorr Mill Store with Terry Dorr and Braid Instructor, Sandy Luckury!
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April 9 Guild Meeting
Sat, Apr 09
Online over Zoom
Apr 09, 4:00 PM
Online over Zoom
Topics: the recent braid conference & rug challenge; Demo: hanging rugs for display or exhibit.
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RUG CHALLENGE 2022: BRAIDED FOOD
Tue, Mar 22
ONLINE OVER ZOOM
Mar 22, 7:00 PM
ONLINE OVER ZOOM
At the Braid Conference, we will share items in person. Join us over Zoom to share your Braided Food Items!
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Conference Speaker: Janice Sonnen
Wed, Mar 16
Online over Zoom
Mar 16, 7:00 PM
Online over Zoom
Join us over Zoom as Janice Sonnen presents her beautiful penny rug and other wool applique, rug hooked, and braided creations!
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March General Meeting
Sat, Mar 12
Online over Zoom
Mar 12, 1:00 PM EST
Online over Zoom
Brief meeting getting ready for the Braid Conference. Demo: Braided double, triple, 4-over, and 5-over corners... and where to use them.
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Special Event: Small Braided Fruit
Sat, Feb 26
Online over Zoom
Feb 26, 1:00 PM
Online over Zoom
Get ready for the Rug Challenge 2022: Braided Food -- and make braided fruit! Patterns by Marjorie Kauffman. Braid along with others!
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Braid Help Feb 20
Sun, Feb 20
Online over Zoom
Feb 20, 4:00 PM
Online over Zoom
Join left opening teacher Karen Levendusky and right opening teacher Pam Rowan at the Help Desk for braiders!
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Braid Help Feb 13
Sun, Feb 13
Online over Zoom
Feb 13, 4:00 PM
Online over Zoom
Join left opening teacher Christine Manges and right opening teacher Peggyann Watts at the Help Desk for braiders!
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Welcome New Member Session
Sun, Feb 13
Online over Zoom
Feb 13, 1:00 PM
Online over Zoom
All new members since our last Welcome Meeting in October are encouraged to attend. Find out where everything is located on the website!
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February Guild Meeting
Sat, Feb 12
Online over Zoom
Feb 12, 1:00 PM EST
Online over Zoom
February General Membership Meeting. Demo: Patterns around Curves. Show & Tell: Hearts!
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VF Speaker Series: Leanne Sitler
Sat, Jan 22
Over Zoom
Jan 22, 1:00 PM EST
Over Zoom
Leanne Sitler will show us the basics of dyeing wool, and talk about her Etsy shop!
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