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SUMMARY:June 2026 Guild Meeting: Petra's Fiber Room
DESCRIPTION:Program Change: Meet new member Petra Weishaupt-Smith as she shares her gorgeous woven creations. She’ll show us samples of simple to intricate designs and share her recommendations on how you might develop your own. \nPetrasFiberRoom – Etsy \nBusiness meeting will be very brief\, and we expect to finish by 12:00 so you can get to Boonerang!
URL:https://blueridgefiberguild.org/event/june-2026-guild-meeting/
LOCATION:Watauga Arts Council\, 377 Shadowline Drive\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Fiber Guild":MAILTO:brfg@blueridgefiberguild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T103000
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SUMMARY:May 2026 Guild Meeting: Fiber Frolic at Hickory Ridge
DESCRIPTION:For our May 2026 Meeting\, the Guild will gather at Southern Appalachian Historical Association’s Fiber Frolic\, held at Hickory Ridge History Museum\,  located at the top of Watauga Farmers’ Market and Daniel Boone Native Garden. Please come out and demonstrate your traditional fiber craft and/or clothing!
URL:https://blueridgefiberguild.org/event/may-2026-guild-meeting-fiber-frolic-at-hickory-ridge/
LOCATION:Hickory Ridge History Museum\, 591 Horn in the West Drive\, Boone\, NC\, 28607
CATEGORIES:Member Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Fiber Guild":MAILTO:brfg@blueridgefiberguild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T123000
DTSTAMP:20260624T201159
CREATED:20260302T002148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T002148Z
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SUMMARY:April 2026 Guild Meeting - Lucet Workshop with Nancy Embler
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blueridgefiberguild.org/event/april-2026-guild-meeting-lucet-workshop-with-nancy-embler/
LOCATION:Watauga Arts Council\, 377 Shadowline Drive\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Fiber Guild":MAILTO:brfg@blueridgefiberguild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260624T201159
CREATED:20260302T001944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T002215Z
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SUMMARY:March 2026 Guild Meeting: Studio Tour with Susan Sharpe
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blueridgefiberguild.org/event/march-guild-meeting/
LOCATION:Western Watauga Community Center\, 1081 Old US Highway 421\, Sugar Grove\, NC\, 28692
CATEGORIES:Member Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Fiber Guild":MAILTO:brfg@blueridgefiberguild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000
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SUMMARY:Potluck and Fiber Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the final (short) meeting of 2025 and our annual holiday potluck and fiber exchange.  We will gather at the Western Watauga Community Center on December 13 at 10:30 a.m.  Bring a dish to share and any fiber or fiber-related items (books\, tools\, etc.) that need to find a new home.  You should find some new treasures for yourself too!
URL:https://blueridgefiberguild.org/event/potluck-and-fiber-exchange/
LOCATION:Western Watauga Community Center\, 1081 Old US Highway 421\, Sugar Grove\, NC\, 28692
CATEGORIES:Member Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260624T201159
CREATED:20250521T000732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T131758Z
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SUMMARY:November 2025 Guild Meeting: Women’s Work
DESCRIPTION:Women and their Work in the Age of the Vikings \nMary Valante will discuss her exploration of archaeological and written records to uncover the important and forgotten roles of women in the age of the Vikings\, with a focus on textiles.
URL:https://blueridgefiberguild.org/event/november-2025-guild-meeting-womens-work/
LOCATION:Western Watauga Community Center\, 1081 Old US Highway 421\, Sugar Grove\, NC\, 28692
CATEGORIES:Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Fiber Guild":MAILTO:brfg@blueridgefiberguild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T103000
DTSTAMP:20260624T201159
CREATED:20250905T130650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T194703Z
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SUMMARY:October 2025 Guild Meeting
DESCRIPTION:During the business meeting we will discuss options for Guild storage and studio space as well as a policy for use of Guild-owned resources.  \n \nAfter the meeting\, Mona will lead a Dorset Button workshop.  This will take 60-90 minutes to complete a button.  These are great to use on handwoven or knitted items as well as embellishments and broaches.  Please bring a tapestry needle (size 16 or 18 work well) if you have one\, but some will be available.  Other materials will be provided at no cost.\n 
URL:https://blueridgefiberguild.org/event/october-2025-guild-meeting/
LOCATION:Western Watauga Community Center\, 1081 Old US Highway 421\, Sugar Grove\, NC\, 28692
CATEGORIES:Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Fiber Guild":MAILTO:brfg@blueridgefiberguild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T103000
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SUMMARY:September 2025 Guild Meeting: Knotless Netting
DESCRIPTION:Please note location change to Watauga Arts Council! \nLearn basic knotless netting in this brief presentation and demo. Andrea will share its history\, materials\, and her work in community and studio spaces. Learn more about Andrea and see examples of her work at https://www.andreavail.com.   \nSupply List: \n\n\n\n\n\nThread (Waxed linen works really well)\nTapestry needle (I have tons / byo)\nAn object (or small collection of objects\, especially with holes!!) \nScissors\nOptional: A variety of yarn\, embroidery floss\, fabric scraps\, wire (anything linear and malleable)
URL:https://blueridgefiberguild.org/event/september-2025-guild-meeting-knotless-netting/
LOCATION:Watauga Arts Council\, 377 Shadowline Drive\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Fiber Guild":MAILTO:brfg@blueridgefiberguild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T123000
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CREATED:20250519T210849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T232607Z
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SUMMARY:August 2025 Guild Meeting: Natural Dyeing on Wool
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a one-bath acid dye for madder\, using madder powder\, a tannin\, & vinegar. Guild members and visitors are welcome to bring their own wool (note WOF\, please). Mini-skeins of wool will also be available. Deborah Carroll will share with us her workshop on dyeing wool with natural dyes. You won’t want to miss this one!
URL:https://blueridgefiberguild.org/event/august-2025-guild-meeting-natural-dyeing-on-wool/
LOCATION:Western Watauga Community Center\, 1081 Old US Highway 421\, Sugar Grove\, NC\, 28692
CATEGORIES:Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Fiber Guild":MAILTO:brfg@blueridgefiberguild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T123000
DTSTAMP:20260624T201159
CREATED:20250519T210412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T141846Z
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SUMMARY:July Member Meeting: Picnic and Fiber Exchange
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to this event every year! This is your chance to discover a yarn\, a tool\, or a new fiber passion by providing the same opportunity to others. Bring a covered dish to share\, along with that beautiful yarn you can’t use\, and find a new treasure. We meet at the covered picnic pavilion at Brookshire Park. Questions? Contact a member of the Program or Hospitality Committee.
URL:https://blueridgefiberguild.org/event/july-2025-member-meeting-picnic-and-fiber-exchange/
LOCATION:Brookshire Park Picnic Shelter\, 250 Brookshire Rd\, Boone\, NC\, 28607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Fiber Guild":MAILTO:brfg@blueridgefiberguild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260624T201159
CREATED:20250519T205439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T184859Z
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SUMMARY:June 2025 Member Meeting: About Yarn
DESCRIPTION:Do you have mystery yarn in your stash? Bring it to the guild meeting for possible identification. We’ll tap into the hive mind of our members to deepen our understanding of yarn construction and fiber content with the help of Unwound Yarns of West Jefferson\, NC. \nResources:\n\nYarn Substitution \nRavelry: Yarn index\nStandard Yarn Weight System | Welcome to the Craft Yarn Council\nHarrisville Designs – Woolworks Curriculum – Grades 3-8 – Harrisville Designs\, Inc.\nField Guide to Fleece: 100 Sheep Breeds & How to Use Their Fibers\, by Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson\nThe Shepherd’s Life: Modern Dispatches from an Ancient Landscape\, by James Rebanks
URL:https://blueridgefiberguild.org/event/june-2025-member-meeting-about-yarn/
LOCATION:Western Watauga Community Center\, 1081 Old US Highway 421\, Sugar Grove\, NC\, 28692
CATEGORIES:Member Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Fiber Guild":MAILTO:brfg@blueridgefiberguild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260624T201159
CREATED:20250419T170911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T005038Z
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SUMMARY:May We Meet at Fiber Frolic!
DESCRIPTION:In place of a May meeting\, the Guild will gather at Southern Appalachian Historical Association’s Fiber Frolic\, held at Hickory Ridge History Museum\,  located at the top of Watauga Farmers’ Market and Daniel Boone Native Garden. Please come out and demonstrate your traditional fiber craft and/or clothing. Who know what treasures you may win? 
URL:https://blueridgefiberguild.org/event/may-meeting-at-fiber-frolic/
LOCATION:Hickory Ridge History Museum\, 591 Horn in the West Drive\, Boone\, NC\, 28607
CATEGORIES:Member Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Ridge Fiber Guild":MAILTO:brfg@blueridgefiberguild.org
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