Benefits of being a County Member with Fibers

Benefits of being a Country/International Member

Would you like to be a 'Country' member of Fibres and Fabrics?  What are the benefits of being a member of this wonderful diverse group of Artisans?

Firstly you would receive either by email or snail mail our wonderfully informative newsletter, listing the happenings at Possum Hollow (our current home at the Townsville Show Grounds) and other events happening at Fibers or with our many members.

Secondly you can contribute to our Postcard and ATC swaps.  We also have other challenges, which you would be able to take part in.

Thirdly you would be able to enter your creations into our many exhibitions.  We have several coming up this year, with the wearable art fashion parade in April, and the Townsville Show in July and exhibitions at the Townsville Craft show, and at our local libraries, museums and galleries.

And last but certainly not least, you are welcome to visit us on Wednesdays or any of our many sub groups whilst you are visiting our wonderful city Townsville. Our sub groups are Embroidery, Patchwork, Spinning and Weaving, Creative Arts, Bookies, Sewing for Cancer and Fibres on Saturday.

If this sounds great to you, then just email us at fibersandfabrics@hotmail.com for the membership form, and pay your membership via PayPal, cheque or money order.  Our membership fee is only $20 (AU) a year.

Arlene White
Treasurer

AGM 2011

The AGM was held on Wednesday, 9th March 2011. It was well attended and for those unable to be there, the various reports may be found in your latest newsletter. Our new committee consists of the members pictured above: standing left to right: Annette S, Lyn H, Jan C, Margaret D and Pam W; sitting Deb P, Kath S and Suzanne C. Absent were Arlene W and Suzanne G. Thank you from us all for taking the helm.

Lengths of the Earth

Fibres and Fabrics would like to invite

friends and interested persons to the

opening of

Lengths of the Earth

at

Federation Place

42 Sturt Street
Townsville
on

Saturday 19th February

4pm to 6pm

We're Back!

Fibres and Fabrics is back in session! We started off the year with a morning tea for some members' ..XX..th Birthdays. Here Joan cuts the Birthday cake, made by Suzanne C.

The newsletter's ready and has already been received by those who get their copy by email. Lots of news and plans and dates. Don't forget that membership fees are now due, too.

Fibres and Fabrics Assoc Inc 35th Birthday Textile Showcase Exhibition

For more information and entry forms please email  bneunhoffer@bigpond.com 

Annual General Meeting

On Wednesday, 10th March 2010, we had a day of meetings upon meetings! Fibres and Fabrics held their well attended AGM first, followed by the normal general meeting and show and tell, followed by a delicious lunch provided by all members, followed by the first meeting of the new committee for the coming year. A full report will come to you in this month's newsletter, so here are a few photos.

Pictured are clockwise from the top left: 1. Janet after receiving her thank-you-for-being-treasurer-roses, President Kathy S and Vice-President Suzanne C. 2. Janet giving her one of her report. 3.The delicious spread. 4.The in-coming committee. Back row L-R: Lyn H, Carol McG, Beryl B, Kathy S, Suzanne C, front row L-R: Suzanne G Annette S and Arlene W. Welcome to the committee AnnetteS and Arlene W and welcome back onto the committee Margaret D (who was away).

There was a big variety of show and tell. Here is a small taste. The seminole patchwork items made by the recent Patchwork Group workshop given by Gai C featured prominantly. The postcards will be added to the postcard album in the Members' Gallery where you can view them.

Craftfest Fibres and Fabrics Display – April 8 – 11

All challenge pieces will be displayed

Embroidery – biscornus

Bookies – Altered Books and ATC’s

Creative – Inchies (that weren’t displayed last year)

Please bring in 5 or 6 of your favourite items that you have made in the last 12 months for selection. Space will determine the number of items shown.

Please print a label on white printer paper - font style – Arial font size 14 Lines centred for each item to be displayed. If you do not have a computer please ask a friend to do this for you.

Example:

Janet Banks

Circle of Life

Altered Book Challenge

All items are to be delivered to the Entertainment Centre before 9am on Wednesday 7 April. Please ensure you nominate someone else to be responsible for your work to be delivered and picked up on Sunday 11 April if you are unable to do so.

This year work will be in a mixed display rather than segregated into individual groupings such as Bookies Table. It is hoped that this will encourage the public to wander.

During the four days of the fair please wear your name badge and Fibres scarf – White or Cream tops and dark bottoms always look professional.

On setup day 7 April all helpers are required to wear closed in shoes and a safety vest (some are available at Fibres)

Any questions about the above please talk to Carol McG, Barb N, Janet B or Suzanne C.

Welcome to Fibres and Fabrics

Whether you're a member catching up with our blog or a lurker browsing from the world outside, welcome! Hope you enjoy viewing our activities.

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If you're not a member and are tempted to find out more about our group we'd love you to come along. You don't need to join immediately. We welcome visitors for three visits free of membership fees so you can get a feel for what we do and who we are. For details of where we meet and when and what to bring email me, Carol McG, at jungleburra@gmail.com

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Whether you live in Townsville or are visiting or would like to be a 'country member', you will find our group to be a friendly welcoming community of crafters and artists covering a wide range of activities. You don't need to be expert at anything. If you're interested, someone with the required skill will be only too pleased to show you what you want to know. If you are an expert at something - we'd love to learn from you!

Welcome!

Welcome to Fibres and Fabrics own blog!

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As Fabricator of this blog it's not my intention to replicate the newsletter, which is already the perfect vehicle for informing members about creations and events within the group. My intention is to give non-members, country members and local members an additional insight into what we're doing. Janet's my Back-up Fabricator. Thanks for your support Janet.

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This is 'OUR' blog, Members, so if you have any photos, points of interest ...... anything you'd like posted, please email me at jungleburra@gmail.com with the information and .jpg pictures and I'll blog it for you. If you would like to share your blog or web page with other members, please send me the address and I'll list it under Members' Blogs for you. It all adds interest!

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Comments and queries from members and non-members will be most appreciated.

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New members are always welcome. To be pointed in the right direction for details on joining our creative, sharing and friendly group, please register your interest by emailing me at jungleburra@gmail.com and I'll get in touch with you.

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Have fun!