Sarah Lillegard will be doing a talk about natural dyes at the Nevada Museum of Art on March 1st — noon to 1PM. For more information and to register visit:

https://www.nevadaart.org/event/art-bite-requires-registration/

Beautiful loom for sale. Unknown manufacturer, but appears to be Scandinavian. For more information, please respond to Blog for contact information

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Gilmore Floor Loom for Sale

32″ Four Harness, Six Treadle

Cost: $600 (new sells for $2353)

Includes:

• Two Reeds – 10″ and 12″
• Two Shuttles
• Sley Hook
• 11 Bobbins
• Lease Sticks
• Warping Board
• Box of Yarn and Books

Originally purchased reconditioned from Gilmore

If you are interested in this beautiful loom, please use the contact page on this website.

Check out the new Gallery Tab to see current and past photos of projects, meetings, and fun social events!

Members started the year off right by learning about and experimenting with a variety of fiber preparation tools.

Rolags on Blending Board

Diz Used with Hackle

Drum Carded Batt

Fiber and Drum Carders

Removing Fiber from Hackle

Wool Picker

JPFA members are invited to the home of fellow member Debbie on January 6th to enjoy camaraderie, coffee, and salad bar lunch from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. If you’re not yet a member, plan on joining at our first meeting of 2018 on January 20th at the UNR Extension Office in Gardnerville. Additional information will be posted soon.