Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers

The incredible work of Erik Speer. www.esspeer.com

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Electron microscope image of a spider's silk spigot.

PGHW has joined with the New York Guild of Handweavers to introduce our first Online Holiday Sale of member’s work. The catalog for the sale has direct links to participating member’s web pages and shops, where everyone can do their holiday shopping for unique, handmade items. Please share our catalogue with friends and family. To view the catalogue go to: http://www.pghw.org/2020-holiday-sale/ Scarf below by Nancy Shiffrin

The Captain knits!

Not a political statement. Just use of an amusing meme.

What are your weekend plans? Bake? Knit? Both? Brillant image from @nik_gallo on Instagram

Rachel Snack from Weaverhouse (right here in Philadelphia!) is our speaker for February! She will be speaking about weaving with experimental materials and fibers When: Thursday, February 4th / 7pm via Zoom. Rachel Snack, owner of Weaver House shop and studio, will show samples and project ideas of weaving with paper yarns, recycled materials, banana, nettle, ramie, and more. She will also give a virtual tour of Weaver House and answer questions about her work.... If you've ever wondered what to do with these interesting fibers, please join us!