Activities

See Isolation Project Slideshow below:

Some of our activities include:
El Dorado County Fair check their website for entry info

Sheep to Shawl
Spinning demonstrations
Handcraft exhibits

Interest Groups meet monthly
Spinning Group meets the first Monday of each month at 6PM at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring Street.
Knitting and Crochet group meets the second Monday of each month at 6 PM at the Placerville Senior Center.
Weaving group meets in members homes at times to be announced
Basketry group meets in members homes as announced
Hangouts are held at members homes and farms and often include a special event such as shearing.
Other activities as announced.

Upcoming Events
When, oh when, will we meet?

FYI: Black Sheep Gathering is cancelled for 2020
The board met via zoom in May and we came up with two ideas for a June HFG meeting on June 25th:
1. We meet in a park. Cameron Park was suggested because of the many shady trees. Here we can social distance and wear masks. Bring your own chair, show & share items, and lunch.
2 We have a Zoom Meeting. Here, at least we can see each other’s faces and share one item we have made during our long isolation. Will you come? We need your feedback and ideas about these possibilities. We may also have no meeting at all. Email Pam with your thoughts: kaelyn95667@yahoo.com
You will receive email with final decision and each member can make their own decision.
All small groups are canceled for the month of June.

July 9-12—County Fair
August 21-23- HFG Annual Retreat See page 4 for details
August 29- Picnic & Auction 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Christine Terbijhe’s home We are looking for handmade items, books, fiber equipment, baskets, bags, and more. Please, Please, Please; in great condition! And, if the County Fair doesn’t happen, we would love to bid on your fantastic creations!!

December 5 - Christmas Party Christine Terbijhe’s home. 10 a.m. – 3 p.!

Dear fiber friends and sequestered soul mates,
Who knew? Who would have thought we’d be doing what we’re not? I think we’re all dealing with this plague in our own way and the safest way possible. My plan has been, since the 10th, if you are a still-running-around-out-and-about-person (without the N95 mask and gloves) you’re not doing it here behind my barricade. Period.
Public spaces that I know are closed are the Placerville Senior Center and Lofty Lou’s Yarn Shop. I’m sure you know of others in your areas. Thank the wool gods for our smart phones, televisions, and computers. Almost all business and public entities have a website and/or use Facebook. That way we can check out things before snagging a family member to pick up something on the way home from their essential jobs.
Speaking of the Internet, I’ve discovered streaming on my phone. Many other stay at home folks are putting out videos and pictures and classes and virtual tours. As much as I hate the smoke and mirror world of com-puters this is forcing me to adapt. A couple of my favorite spots to visit online are www.needlenthread.com, www.attic24.typepad.com, and the crown jewel – www.ravelry.com. I have other favorites but they deal with cats, food, and quilting (in that order) and are not applicable here.
So, for now, thank you, Pat, for your reminder to share, share, and share some more. Thanks to Agnes for documenting the same. Thanks to Sharon and Leslie who are scrambling big time to keep us all happy in the happier future. For now, we are cancelling or postponing ALL guild public activities and/or meetings with more than one member. We will note in this newsletter who signed up for April but we may not be doing it. We (that means Pat) will update everyone by email and facebook. As soon as we know the time frame for rejoining and celebrating we’ll be all over it. Keep up with your emails, groups, and social media favorites. We’ll be out there. Like I said, who knew? Who would have thought?
Feel free to call any of us and stay in touch however you’re comfortable. Loveyaall, Pam
P.S. Ok, back to making more *&^% stars.