Nutmeg Spinners Guild

10/09/2026

Nutmeg Spinners Guild Presents Fiber and Feast Potluck
Saturday, October 10 - St. John’s Episcopal Church, West Hartford - setup is 8:00 a.m. and we start at 9:00 a.m. New members and guests are welcome - check in with our membership table!

Bring a potluck item to share…and also bring a listing of the ingredients in your potluck contribution. We are also asking that you bring your own reusable utensils and bowls so that we create as little waste as possible.

Bring your spindles and wheels and the fiber you want to spin - there will also be some wonderful Jacob processed by Milissa and she says it’s a beautiful fleece. The library will be open for you to check out books and magazines - remember to bring back those you borrowed over the summer.

In order for the Guild to be able to afford our Mentors, in addition to our regular Scotch Auction, we are holding a series of Silent Auctions for some more expensive items. Our president is donating a set of English long wool
combs 5 pitch (retail over $250 and the only 5 pitch combs for sale on Etsy were $442 and rusty!) and we have a spinning wheel and a loom up for auction as well. Please help support the Guild by bidding on these items.

Members are also invited to bring their own fleeces that they would like to either sell to or swap for other members' fleeces. There will also be an opportunity to purchase small amounts of fiber to allow members to sample breeds that they would like to experience.

08/13/2026

One of our own Nutmeg Spinners!

Welcome to Squirrel Munchy Fiber Arts ❤️

Hi there! My name is Jay, and I’m a fiber artist in Sandy Hook, CT. I work with raw wool and transform it into beautifully processed, handspun yarn—all from my home!

I also work with other fibers like cotton, acrylic, and chenille to create fun products such as stuffed animals, plant hangers, hats, mittens, and so much more! I love transforming fibers into beautiful, useful, and unique pieces. Everything is handmade with care, right here in Connecticut, by me. 🌿

Curious about my products? Head over to the Toy Tree in Newtown, CT, and check out my handmade stuffies! 🧸

I also recently set up a little farmstand at the bottom of my driveway, where I’ll be selling my handmade products along with my homegrown plants. Yes, I’m also a gardener! 😍

📍 Want to visit the farmstand? PM me for the location.

Thank you so much for supporting my small business! ❤️

07/24/2026

Sharing independent workshops hosted by our very own guildmate, Stacey!

07/23/2026

SUNDAY at 1pm! Join curator Quinlan Kearney for a talk on the fascinating history of indigo. This event is absolutely free so come on down, learn a thing or two and enjoy the Dyed in the Wool exhibit while you're at it!

07/12/2026

Guildmates, I'm trying to train the algorythm and expand the page's reach a bit. If you run or are connected to a local fiber shop or relevant organization, name drop in the comments.

07/08/2026

Spinners, leadership is looking for fresh ideas to invigorate the Guild. If you can't make the brainstorming meeting in person, drop your ideas in the comments below. I think a few field trips would be fun, but where? 🤔👇

07/06/2026

What's everyone working on this rainy day? I'm not locked in to this year's Tour de Fleece, but I am trying to do a little fiber related something or other for the duration of the race. I'm going to try this merino/ milk blend from Divine Dyeworks for the first time today.
Since this is a public page, all are welcome to comment and follow us and if you like the community, please consider joining the Guild for in-person meets and access to the private chat group. 😊
Nutmeg Spinners Chat Group Northeast Handspinners Association Connecticut Fibershed The Mill Museum Still River Fiber Mill and Textile Manufacturing

07/03/2026

Greetings Nutmeg Spinners! I've been asked to assume the role as the Guild's page manager. Please also include the Nutmeg Spinners Chat Group in your daily fiber intake as well. While this page serves as a primary information and connection gateway for the Guild, the chat group is where all area welcome to post and share freely. I would love to see more engagement between Guild meetings so please bring any and all ideas to the chat group directly or message me here with your thoughts. Think video spin-ins, breed study, challenges, Tour de Fleece, stash trade, farm visits or other field trips...anything!

Chap Group link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18ZFsjEm9o/

06/22/2026

Announcing a new offering for NHA The Gathering 2026! There was some interest from local people … so here it is!

Saturday Night Getaway!
Participants register at University Hall by 5:00 p.m. and attend dinner with the whole NHA group in the cafeteria. Then, go back to University Hall where everyone will be able to shop in the Marketplace with our fantastic vendors, check out the cash bar with soft drinks, w**e and b**r, and listen to our featured speaker. Of course, bring your spinning wheels, spindles, projects…. You may wish to depart earlier, but the whole event wraps at 10:00 p.m. Registration details here.

Participants will join us for a fun Saturday evening, where we shop the Marketplace, listen to a special presentation by Rebecca Bayreuther Donahue of the Dirty Blue Shirts and enjoy a ticket/cash bar for b**r, w**e, and soft drinks, and door prizes. (Of course our Marketplace vendors will be availa...

06/19/2026

Saturday Night at The Gathering!
Can you join us?

Participants will join us for a fun Saturday evening, where we shop the Marketplace, listen to a special presentation by Rebecca Bayreuther Donahue of the Dirty Blue Shirts and enjoy a ticket/cash bar for b**r, w**e, and soft drinks, and door prizes. (Of course our Marketplace vendors will be availa...