How wonderful to have our first in person Guild meeting since February!
With our “annual” June pot-luck tradition upon us, the loosening of the COVID-19 restrictions, and a backyard big enough to accommodate physical distancing, our Ponderosa Guild decided to meet in person at the end of June.
Over the several months of the “stay home, stay safe” mandate, our members were very busy - the “show and tell” can only be described as awesome. Many members were working through their considerable stash. Others used the time to learn new skills. Some supported local businesses by purchasing “mystery project bags”. One member connected the past and present by incorporating the somewhat lost art of darning into a picture which included a photo of her mom with her SIX sisters! Each of our fibre arts were represented – spinning with wheels and drop spindles, knitting, crocheting, weaving, dying of yarn and painted scarves, wet felting, and needle felted animals.
While it is has been a trying time, there has also been a peacefulness in some ways. Being able to sink into our fibre art gave solace and shape to our time. It reminded us of the importance of art and culture to sustain and feed us.
We know many of our members weren’t able to join us so we know that our planned “in person” September meeting will also be awesome as we get together again!
Diane Goossens