• What's on Your Bobbin?
• Meeting details
• Editor's Notes
• Fiber Events Beyond the Flock
• Rentals & programs
• Ways to get involved
• Advertisement
• Just for a Stitch!
• Board and Leadership

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📍 September Meeting

📅 September 13th, 2026
📌 Senior Center
500 Washington Street, Chelsea MI 48118
🕚 10:00am–2:00pm (doors open 9:45)

📅 Upcoming Meeting Schedule

Washington Street Education Center
(Senior Center Building)
Meeting times: 10am–2pm (doors open 9:45am)

• 2026: October - December
  500 Washington Street, Chelsea, MI 48118
• 2026: November 14 - Spinners Flock Sale
  Set-Up 8-9:30 AM Sale 10AM - 4 PM Clean-up 4 PM 500 Washington Street, Chelsea, MI 48118

What’s on Your Bobbin?

Deb Foti (878) spun this 2-ply on a Majacraft Pioneer wheel from a roving of dyed and blended Border Leicester bought from a destash sale.

So what's on your bobbin? Please send in photos of what your spinning, inquiring minds want to know.

Editor's Note:

I missed seeing you all in September but I've been called away to help with home projects. You know what that's like I'm sure. I loved the photos of everyone's Show-N-Tell. Impressive work you all. I love the drop spindle! I didn't know we had some woodworkers in the group. I'll be at the PEI fiberfest in October so I will include some photos next month in case anyone's interested in attending next year. In 'Just for a Stitch' I have included some photos from a wonderful rug museum that we stopped in Hubbard, Nova Scotia. By the way did you get your application in for the November 14th Spinnersflock sale? Take care and keep on spinning!

September 12th Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: 9/12/26

Meeting called to order by Karen Armbruster (24).

There were 29 members present and 4 returning paid members.

If you need a nametag please see Joanne Scollard (942). Patty Jo Yoder (450) will leave the nametags by the sign-in sheet. Please WEAR your nametag badge when you come to the meetings and remember to sign in.

Approval of July's meeting minutes by Michelle Rouleau (1129) and seconded by Becky Keiser (1044). Meeting minutes approved unanimously by members.

Samantha Scott (1174) has her yarn, "Sam's Wooly Goods." for sale at The Shepard's Loft in Blissfield.

Treasury reports for were made by Becky Keiser and printed within the newsletter. Monies coming via website will be reported in future reports.

Show-N-Tell

Freebie Table

A Spinnersflock member would like to find a goat shearer for her Angora goats. If anyone knows of one please let an SF board member know.

Remember to take Spinners Flock Sale flyers when you go out to demonstrate or travel. Applications for vendor sales in November and February are now available.

Motion to adjourn, 1st Patty Jo Yorder (450) and 2nd by Joanne Scollard (942).

$ Treasury Report

🪧 For Sale - October 2026:

Judith Grabemeyer (1179 )

Spinning Wheel for sale. Rick Reeves signed solid oak with 19" drive wheel, double banded, 3 bobbins & distaff.  Used in good condition. $500. If interested, please contact June Grabemeyer at 269-214-4781 or jcgrabemeyer@gmail.com

Equipment, Tools, & Fiber Animals for Sale

To run a free ad in the newsletter and/or promotions site in the Spinners Flock website you must be a PAID member. The sale should be announced by the person at a meeting and will be listed in the subsequent month's newsletter.

The ad can also be placed in the promotions section of the website. Please see Candace Clark.

Item should be fiber related and even can be an animal. Include the following information:

Item name and description (model number)

Price.

Please include a photograph.

🛠️ Equipment for Rent

See Equipment Wranglers for rental terms of agreement.

Wheels - $20 rental

• Lendrum DT
• Louet S-10 DT
• Louet S-15
• Louet S-70
• Louet S-96

Drum Carders - $20 rental

• Green
• Red
• Chain Driven
• New Drum Carder

Blending Board - $10 rental

Hand Carders & Combs - $4 rental

Drop Spindles - $4 rental

Large Ball Winder
(Not for rent, but available during meetings)

Rental Agreement Terms can be viewed at rental trailer.

It is the responsibility of persons renting equipment to get that equipment back at the follow meeting by 10am so that it is available for use in the learners circle. Anyone needing something from the trailer should ask an equipment wrangler for assistance. Rental will be available after the business meeting. Always return the item in the same condition you received it. So plan to spend some time to remove all the fiber and bits from the carding machine or combs. The next user will appreciate it! Tip: If there are a lot of tools for the equipment ie. spinning wheel or carding machine, take a photo on your phone of the contents when you first use it and compare when you pack it up to return. I used to be an equipment wrangler so I know they will appreciate your clean up and consideration. Thank you.

📚 Program Notes

All programs will take place after the monthly meeting.

We do not have a class or presentation scheduled for September. If you have something you would be able to share, with the group, please let us know.

In the October meeting, there will be a needle felting class.

🧶 Fiber Events Beyond the Flock

Recently listed will have an emoji next to it.

October 18-19 New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, Rhinebeck,N.Y. sheepandwool.com

April 12-25, 2027 Nadine Sanders 2027 Scotland tour
Great tour of Scotland with Nadine 2027 Threads, Ruins and Tunes.singingweaver.com This is her last tour.

😘Indigofest Retreat '27 8th Annual - Seaview, Washington. Historic Sou'Wester Lodge and Resort. August 2-6, 2027. Covered in the course are use of Fresh Indigo plants to dye extraction to vat creation, care, and resist techniques. indigofest.org northcoastindigo@gmail.com Lodging: marysouwester@gmail.com.💕

🌱 Opportunities to Share & Learn

Volunteer & Demonstration Opportunities

Recently listed will have an emoji next to it.

• Knit Michigan — Knit hats for cancer patients
  https://knitmichigan.org/patterns/
• Loose Ends — Finish craft projects for families
  https://looseends.org
• Sutherland-Wilson Farmhouse (Ann Arbor)
  FREE opportunity to sell while demonstrating fiber skills
  Contact: smcdowellGlass@gmail.com
  Website: pittsfieldhistory.org
• Waterloo Farm Museum (Grass Lake, MI)
  http://www.waterloofarmmuseum.org/

Expand Your Skills

Recently listed will have an emoji next to it.

• Artisan Knitworks
  105 N. Main Street, Chelsea
• Gate House Fiber Arts
  2400 Fausett Road, Howell
• Spun in Ann Arbor (our member, Carol U., teaches here)
  410 N 4th Ave, Ann Arbor
• Ida Library Crankers
  1st Monday monthly – Ida Library, 3016 Lewis A
• Lansing Area Spinners & Fiber Family
  3rd Saturday monthlyve
• MI Craft House
  516 Grand River Ave., Howell

Share Your Skills

• Knit Michigan
  Help bring comfort to cancer patients by making soft, cozy hats. Patterns are free, and every stitch makes a difference.
  Free patterns: https://knitmichigan.org/patterns/
• Loose Ends Project
  Join a caring community of crafters who finish projects left behind by loved ones. A touching way to use your skills to support grieving families.
  https://looseends.org
• Sutherland-Wilson Farmhouse (Ann Arbor)
  Free opportunity to demonstrate your fiber craft — spinning, weaving, tatting, felting, and more — and sell your work at no cost.
  A fantastic chance to gain confidence, connect with the public, and support a local historic site.
  Contact: smcdowellGlass@gmail.com • info@pittsfieldhistory.org
  Website: https://pittsfieldhistory.org
• Waterloo Farm Museum
  Share traditional fiber skills in a warm, historic setting. A wonderful way to inspire others while keeping old traditions alive.
  13493 Waterloo Munith Rd, Grass Lake, MI
  http://www.waterloofarmmuseum.org/

💬 Stay Connected Between Meetings!

Alex set up a Spinners Flock GroupMe for us to chat, share projects, ask questions, and enjoy all the fibery conversations.
It’s a friendly, active space — we’d love to see you there!

👉 Join us here: https://groupme.com/join_group/100791572/LwJWrPOh

😁Just for a Stitch!

If you ever travel to Nova Scotia, stop in Queensland. The Hooked Rug Museum of North America and Fibre Art Market located there is worth the visit! The museum guides are friendly and knowledgeable. Sometimes they also have special exhibits.

The Hooked Rug Museum of North America is located at 9849 Highway #3, Queensland, Nova Scotia, take route 6 from #103 at Hubbard. They are open 7 days a week, June to October, 10 am to 5 pm. They have supplies and finished rugs to sell. They are a non-profit and do not charge taxes for the items sold. They rely on donations and a nominal entrance fee to see the vast museum exhibits.

📇 Board & Leadership

We still need a volunteer to handle the Social Media position!

President: Karen Armbruster – president@spinnersflock.com
Vice President: Rebecca Herman – vp@spinnersflock.com
Treasurer: Rebecca Keiser – treasurer@spinnersflock.com
Membership: Joanne Scollard – membership@spinnersflock.com
Equipment Rentals: Judy Ramsey, Rachel Stanley, Carol Buis
Learner’s Circle: Deb Anderson & Candace Clark
Secretary & Newsletter: Deb Foti - newsletter@spinnersflock.com 👉Social Media: Need Volunteer – newsletter@spinnersflock.com Promotions: Cheryl Horak - newsletter@spinnersflock.com
Greeter: Lee Miller
Website: Candace Clark
Nametags: Patty Jo Yoder – nametags@spinnersflock.com

📫 Spinners Flock
PO Box 41
Chelsea, MI 48118