Welcome to Fiber Folks of SWMO!
Do you enjoy a fiber arts such as knitting, spinning, weaving or other skills? Do you want to learn more about a fiber art? Then you've found the right place! Join us for monthly meetings and get to know other folks with the same interest in fiber arts. Visitors are welcome to attend a meeting to see what it's all about. If you decide to become a member, the annual dues are $10. 

We're always happy to see new faces as well as our regular members. See the schedule below for programs at monthly meetings.

​Don't forget to bring a project for Show & Tell!

Contributors

Officers

President
June D. 

Vice President
Shannon F.

Secretary
Scott H. 

Treasurer
Mark K.

Fiber Folks Board
June D.
Shannon F.
Scott H.
Mark K.
Darlene M.
Linda A.
Cathy K.
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Equipment Rental
Deby H.

Historian
vacant

Hospitality
Jody G.

Librarian
Linda A.

Membership/Greeter
Merry Ann M.

Sales Display Table
Martha B.

Sergeant-At-Arms
Linda A.

Sunshine Cards
Colleen B.

Webmaster
Suzan M.



Fiber Folks of SW MO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Bylaws are available upon request.

Meeting Information

This group meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 2pm.
First Community Church
2007 E 15th Street, Joplin, MO
Light refreshments provided.
​Bring your crafty fiber projects for Show & Tell!

2024 Meetings dates and programs

January 21
Program: Social

February 18
Program: Guild Challenge explanation and discussion

March 17
Program: Yarn Adventure Truck

April 21 
Program: Drop Spindle Spinning
​Jane Phipps

May 19 
Program: Tunisian Crochet

*June 22, Saturday
Program: Membership Drive

July 21 
Program: Fiber, Felting & Fun
Stacy Heydt

August 18 
Program: Rehoming Event (aka Silent Auction)
At this meeting, members can bring their fiber-related items to sell, with 10% of sales going to the guild. Members can set a starting price on the bid sheets or let the buyers choose where to start bidding. 
Contact Shannon F. for questions. 

September 15 
Program: Guild Challenge Reveal

October 20 
Program: Social

November 17 
Program: Shetland Sheep
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* Saturday, December 14
Program: Christmas Dinner/Social

*Date change from regular schedule 
Spin-In Group
This group meets the 1st Saturday of every month from noon to 4pm. Bring a dish to share plus your spinning wheel or other fiber arts project.

Nov location: Linda A's
Dec location: TBD
​Jan location: TBD

Contact person: Colleen B.
Weaving Group
This group meets on the 1st Thursday and the last Saturday of each month at Tom P's house. Weavers with a table loom, rigid heddle or other type of loom are welcome. Others with knitting, crochet or other fiber art projects are also welcome. Contact Tom for address.
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1st  Thursday from 11am to 3pm
Last Saturday from 1pm to 4 pm

Contact person: Tom P.
Guild Challenge 2025

Watch for more details on next year's guild challenge


Guild Retreat 2025
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Dates: 2025 TBA
Location: Ozark Camp & Retreat Center, 10357 Eland Road, Neosho, MO 64850​

Watch for more details on the 2025 Guild Retreat! 

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Looking forward to seeing you and your fiber project at next month's meeting!