Thrums
Thrums are the unwoven yarn used to attach each warp to the front and back beams of the loom — thrums are extra and indispensible. Here, thrums are extra and indispensible information about CHG!
 NEWSLETTER
CHG publishes a monthly newsletter (except in July and December) which is posted in Members Only prior to each meeting. For those without internet connections, the newsletter is available via U.S. Mail. Full of photographs, details of upcoming events, and interesting articles, the newsletter keeps members informed and entertained. Archived newsletters are always available in Members Only.
Articles, photographs, weaving tips, and want ads are always welcome and may be emailed to contact@chgweb.com.
HELEN WOOLMAN LIBRARY
CHG members have access to the Helen Woolman library collection which is housed in the CHG classroom (Room 1 of the North DeKalb Cultural Center). This is an amazing resource, with over 650 magazines, books, sample notebooks, and videos. The library is open both before and after Guild meetings for members to browse, borrow and return materials. Library holdings are kept current through annual purchases and donations.
OPEN HOUSE
The Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild hosts an Open House every February. This is a fun family event and a wonderful opportunity to learn about weaving and other fiber arts. Every year, experts are on hand to demonstrate techniques ranging from floor-loom weaving, rigid-heddle loom weaving, inkle loom weaving, tapestry weaving, basket weaving, card weaving, and bead weaving, to kumihimo, spinning, crochet, and knitting. The demonstrators bring examples of their work and are available to answer questions about techniques, tools, and the classes they offer. Tour the CHG classroom. Try weaving. There will be activities for children, plenty of wonderful refreshments, and door prizes galore. Don't miss the next CHG Open House!
CHARITY PROJECTS
For the past few years, CHG members have created hand-made baby blankets and scarves for charity. CHG has donated blankets and scarves to children who were in-patients at Hughes-Spalding Children's Hospital (HSCH) in downtown Atlanta, and scarves to the Women's Resource Center in Decatur.
Handmade articles are always welcome, whether they are woven, knit, quilted, sewn, or felted. Donations are collected at Guild meetings and are presented to the selected charity once each year. So, put a little extra warp on your loom or buy a little extra knitting yarn and contribute to this worthwhile project. The recipient's smiles are more than worth the little bit of extra time and effort!
CHG DISPLAY CASE
Outside of the CHG classroom is a display case purchased with Guild member donations in memory of Gwen Tweedy — one of CHG's oldest and longest-standing members. The initial display celebrated the Guild's 50th anniversary in 2005, and since then, displays have changed several times a year. Recent displays have featured student weavings, paper weaving, and Georgia National Fair winning entries. The Margaret Mott Award plaque is also permanently housed in the display case.
 Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance (SEFAA)
The Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild is proud to be a founding member of the Southeast Fiber Arts Alliance (SEFAA), a new nonprofit corporation dedicated to the fiber arts!
SEFAA’s goal is to provide non-accredited fiber arts education, exhibitions, encouragement, and inspiration for anyone with an interest in any aspect of the fiber arts. To do so, SEFAA will develop a permanent, purpose-build facility in Atlanta that will include meeting rooms, classrooms, a dye lab, a gallery/sales area, a library, storage space and, hopefully, artist’s studios. Envision a warm, welcoming, and creative atmosphere in which to enjoy a unique and all-encompassing fiber arts experience and you’ll understand SEFAA.
To join SEFAA as an individual member, to volunteer, to donate, or for more information email: info@fiberartsalliance.org.
GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR
Congratulations to the following CHG 2009 Georgia National Fair Winners!
CHG Weaving Award – Judith Krone
Award Of Excellence –
Div. 205 – Journeyman – Suzi Gough
Div. 206 – Master – Judith Krone
Division 204 – Apprentice
Class 9 – Felting - decorative – Kim Wall
Division 205 – Journeyman, Section A – Weaving/Felting
Class 10 – Accessories
2 – Suzi Gough
Division 205 – Journeyman, Section C – Spinning
Class 25 – Wool
1 – Suzi Gough
Class 26 – Exotics
1 – Suzi Gough
Class 27 – Blends
3 – Suzi Gough
Division 205 – Journeyman, Section D – Miscellaneous
Class 33 – Any other item not listed
1 – Suzi Gough
2 – Suzi Gough
Division 206 - Master, Section A – Weaving/Felting
Class 2 – Flat Wearables – using commercial yarns
1 – Judith Krone
2 – Judith Krone
3 – Linda Jarrett
Honorable Mention – Christine Stanton
Class 3 – Tailored Wearables – using commercial yarns
1 – Dianne Totten
2 – Dianne Totten
3 – Dianne Totten
Honorable Mention – Linda Jarrett
Class 4 – Flat Wearables – 100% homespun
1 – Linda Jarrett
Class 6 – Decorative
1 – Judith Krone
2 – Linda Jarrett
3 – Judith Krone
Class 8 – Felting
1 – Judith Krone
2 – Linda Jarrett
Class 10 – Accessories
1 – Dianne Totten
2 – Dianne Totten
3 – Dianne Totten
Class 11 – Project completed by two or more people
1 – Judith Krone
2 – Linda Jarrett
3 – Judith Krone
Division 206 – Master, Section B – Knitting and Crochet with Handspun
Class 19 – Knitting – decorative
1 – Kim Wall
2 – Kim Wall
Class 20 – Crochet – decorative
1 – Kim Wall
2 – Kim Wall
Class 22 – Project completed by two or more people
2 – Kim Wall
Division 206 – Master, Section C – Spinning
Class 24 – Cellulose
1 – Kim Wall
Honorable Mention – Kim Wall
Class 25 – Wool
2 – Linda Jarrett
Honorable Mention – Lois Foerster
Class 26 – Exotics
1 – Linda Jarrett
2 – Kim Wall
3 – Linda Jarrett
Honorable Mention – Kim Wall
Class 27 – Blends
1 – Linda Jarrett
Class 28 – Novelty Yarns
1 – Linda Jarrett
2 – Kim Wall
Division 206 – Master, Section D – Miscellaneous
Class 33 – Any Item Not Listed
1 – Judith Krone
2 - Dianne Totten
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