Welcome to Fiber Folks of SW Missouri
We hope to meet you and share our love of fiber!​
​

.Contributors


Officers

President 
Shelly M.

Vice President
Cathy K.

Secretary
Jane P.

Treasurer
Rachel C.

Fiber Folks Board

​Shelly M.
Cathy K.
Jane P.
Rachel C.
Debby H.
Ginger M.
Jo Anna F.


Membership/Greeter
Jill H.

Librarian
Suzan M.

Hospitality
Carolynn B./Lisa R.

Name Tag Deputy
Derek K.

Sergeant-At-Arms
Linda A.

Sunshine Cards
Jody G.

Photographer/Historian
Burkhart clan

Newsletter Editor
Open

Sales Display Table 
Dorothy C.

Equipment Rental
Dorothy C.

Webmaster
Laura M.
Suzan M.

Meeting Info
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​First Community Church of Joplin
2007 E 15th Street, Joplin, MO


2019

Meeting Dates & Programs

Meetings are held
the 3rd Sunday of each month 
at 2:00 pm.
(Unless otherwise indicated by **)

January 20
Knitting: Mini Workshops

 February 17
Show Me Yarn
Program and Trunk show

 March 17
Knitting with Beads and
​Blocking

April 28**
Spinning 101

May 19
Beginning Basic Embroidery
Basic Cross-Stitch

June 23** 
TBA

July 21
Guild Challenge Reveal

August 18
Papua New Guinea Textiles
with Gail Dooley

September 29**
Fiber Daze Show & Share

October 20
Guernsey Sweaters: History, meaning and construction

November 17
​Holiday Market

December 16
Christmas Party

**Meetings changed to 4th or 5th Sunday due to other fiber events
and/or holidays
Bulletin Board

Guild Challenge

In 2019, the guild challenge is to submit a Fiber Arts entry into the MO State Fair in Sedalia, MO or the Ozark Empire Fair in Springfield, MO.

Stay tuned for more details soon!!

Contact person: Darlene M.
Group Spin-In
This group meets the 1st Saturday of every month from noon to 4pm for potluck fun!

April location: Jean K's

Contact person: Colleen B.
Group Weave-In
This group meets every other month or so. 

Contact person: Lee R., Dorothy C, or Marty C.
Rigid Heddle Study Group
This group meets immediately after the monthly meetings.

Contact person: Elaine S.
​2019 Annual Retreat
​
   The 2019 retreat will be held on October 25 - 27 at the Ozark Retreat Center, located between Joplin and Neosho, MO.

This year's retreat will have a general fiber focus. Some kitting, spinning, weaving, and felting workshops are being planned.

Look for more details in the coming months!

Contact person: Shelly M. or Missy N.