The Nutmeg Spinners Guild will feature national mentor Deborah Robson for a virtual guild meeting on Saturday, February 5. Two topics will be presented using a series of slides and discussion.

1) The Magic of Wool—learn through a discussion of the science of wool, why this fiber, in all its varieties, is pretty close to magical. Discussion will include Q&A and an introduction to wool samples.

2) Rare Wool Breeds, Q&A and spinning—learn about who decides a breed is rare (and how), what breeds are rare (and why), why we need to keep these breeds around, and what to do with the wool.

In preparation for this meeting, fibers representing the following were purchased by the guild, packaged and made available during the December guild meeting. All of these fall into the rare breed category, as well as being representative of fiber type.
1. a fine wool
2. a medium wool
3. a longwool
4. a double-coated wool
and…
5. Romeldale/CVM

If a member did not receive a sample package and would like one, please contact treasurer.nutmegspinnersguild@gmail.com to arrange for pickup or mailing for a small fee.

Zoom invitations will be sent to guild members prior to the meeting. If you are interested in becoming a member of the guild, please contact membership.nutmegspinnersguild@gmail.com or sign up through Nutmegspinners.org.

Deb Robson is an acclaimed researcher, author and fiber artist. She may be best known for her book, The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook, which she co-authored with Carol Ekarius. She also teaches classes and workshops and online. Learn more about Deb and her work through her website Independent Stitch, read her blog and sign up for her emails.