Sashiko is an old Japanese form of functional embroidery. It is based on the simple running stitch and was used to repair clothing by reinforcing points of wear or patching worn places. Elegant, timeless designs that invoke clouds, mountains, bamboo, and more were traditionally stitched with white thread on indigo cotton fabric. Today, though, sashiko…

Please join us for our October Book Club Meeting! We’ll be discussing Poetic Cloth: Creating Meaning in Textile Art by Hannah Lamb. Textile artists can make works with great personal meaning through sensitive use of material, quiet attention to detail, and thoughtful use of techniques. Grounded in the key elements of renowned artist and teacher…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. So, drop in when you can and stay for as long as you’d like. Since the SEFAA Center is still closed, fire up your computer, tablet, or phone and…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. So, drop in when you can and stay for as long as you’d like. Since the SEFAA Center is still closed, fire up your computer, tablet, or phone and…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. So, drop in when you can and stay for as long as you’d like. Since the SEFAA Center is still closed, fire up your computer, tablet, or phone and…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. So, drop in when you can and stay for as long as you’d like. Since the SEFAA Center is still closed, fire up your computer, tablet, or phone and…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. So, drop in when you can and stay for as long as you’d like. Since the SEFAA Center is still closed, fire up your computer, tablet, or phone and…

If you hand stitch, this fun, free, monthly virtual gathering is for you. Share your work(s) in progress, seek and share creative and technical advice, and enjoy time with others who share your stitch passion. Sign up to receive the Zoom link and then grab your beverage of choice on the first Wednesday of each…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. So, drop in when you can and stay for as long as you’d like. Since the SEFAA Center is still closed, fire up your computer, tablet, or phone and…

Progressive dinners are off the table for the moment, but progressive making isn’t! So, join us to do something that gives you joy, provides “me” time, and allows you take control of something in these uncertain times.  Molly Elkind will be hosting this session and our focus will be on texture. We’ll start with a…

Learn to crochet and make something with your new skills! This three-session class will teach you basic crochet stitches, how to increase and decrease stitches, and how to change colors. Along the way, you’ll learn a bit about crochet history, choosing yarn and crochet hooks, stitch gauge, how to count stitches, and how to read…

If you’ve been wanting to spin your own sock yarn but you aren’t quite sure of where to start, this is the (virtual!) class for you. We’ll start with a combination of lecture and demonstration, during which Debbie will cover the properties behind spinning a durable sock yarn: fiber selection and fabric, twist and its analysis,…

Explore new territory in making contemporary quilts! You’ll start with simple traditional quilt blocks and then blow them up, repeat them, and distort them to create fabulous new compositions. Along the way, you’ll explore design elements including line, shape, texture, pattern, space, motion, value, and color. This workshop is for you whether you want to hone your construction skills or your design chops…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. So, drop in when you can and stay for as long as you’d like. Since the SEFAA Center is still closed, fire up your computer, tablet, or phone and…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. So, drop in when you can and stay for as long as you’d like. Since the SEFAA Center is still closed, fire up your computer, tablet, or phone and…

So, you’ve learned to spin, but trying a new fiber makes your hands sweat and your body shudder. In this virtual class, you’ll learn to control your thread and wheel instead of letting them control you! You already have a method of holding the fiber and drafting it into a thread – your “draw”. Now, expand…

Give weaving a try the fun and easy way – using an embroidery hoop for your loom! Experiment with various yarns and wool roving and create exciting color combinations and textures. Your “loom” will arrive in your mailbox ready to weave, but Jamie will walk you through how to set up a hoop for your next…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. So, drop in when you can and stay for as long as you’d like. Since the SEFAA Center is still closed, fire up your computer, tablet, or phone and…

Please join us for our November Book Club Meeting! We’ll be discussing The Mill of Lost Dreams by Lori Rohda. Between 1870 and 1900, twelve million people immigrated to America. Hundreds of thousands of them came to work in the textile mills of Fall River, Massachusetts. The Mill of Lost Dreams is a story of…

Please join us for Lunchtime Fiber open studios! There will be plenty of time for show and tell, sharing of ideas and tips, problem-solving, and having fun. So, drop in when you can and stay for as long as you’d like. Since the SEFAA Center is still closed, fire up your computer, tablet, or phone and…