Our goals are: To raise awareness about the joy of spinning yarn by hand. To empower spinners to spin more. To connect spinners globally and locally. To support small. Several members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest County are learning the basics of crochet and loom art. They have been working on pieces of needle art under The Needle Arts Mentoring Program from the Helping Hands. The Helping Hands Foundation provides publicity, documents, start up supplies, how-to books and a leadership guide for after-school programs, scout groups or other youth groups that establish a Needle Arts Mentoring Program. Penny Sitler from The National Needle Arts Association appears on public television's Knitting Daily TV program to talk about the Helping Hands Foundation, I.
The Spinning and Weaving Group of TNNA wanted to create an event in which spinners of all skill levels could participate. Spinzilla is first and foremost a celebration of spinning. The competition is designed to motivate spinners to learn new skills, take risks, and spin their hearts out. It is also a fundraiser for the Needle. Arts Mentoring Program (NAMP). When registration is live, a link will be posted our. If you are spinning Rogue, you can visit the Rogue thread on Ravelry for information. You will also receive a newsletter. Spin time begins at 1. Monday, October 3 and ends at 1. You may start spinning as the clock strikes 1. Team Captains will submit their team’s yardage to Spinzilla. Winners will be determined based on these submissions. We combine the scores of smaller teams so. In the event that the results are extremely close we will. Rogue spinners will be asked to submit their yardage directly to Spinzilla. Each member of the winning team will receive a $2. Rogue and Most Yardage Spun winners will receive a small market basket filled with fiber and Golden Niddy- Noddy Trophy of their own. All Spinzilla participants will be entered into random drawings for $2. Any spinner that spins more a mile (1,7. Winners will be listed in post on the Spinzilla blog. All gift certificates must be used by March 2. Spinzilla went global in 2. Spinners who live in any part of the world are welcome to participate. All spinners must have an email address and be comfortable with using the internet to get information. Spinzilla will not be in touch via snail mail! Winning spinners outside the US and Canada must agree to accept their $2. Are there sponsorships available? We are currently accepting sponsors for 2. This is a great way to get your name in front of thousands of spinners. Please contact Andrea Marquis atsponsors@spinzilla. Where will the proceeds go? To date, Spinzilla has raised over $3. Needle. Arts Mentoring Program (NAMP)! With this new infusion of funds the crafts of spinning and weaving have been integrated into the program. It supports programs connecting volunteer mentors with childrens. If you are interested in hosting a mentoring program or volunteering as a mentor, visit theirwebsitefor more information. NAMP was founded in 1. Marilyn North and Bonnie Lively as a fiber arts program for at- risk students. In 2. 00. 0, The National Needlearts Association(TNNA) and the Craft Yarn Council created the Helping Hands Foundation. The Helping Hands Foundation administers NAMP, which has grown steadily since its creation in 2. Visit the NAMP website for a more thorough account of their history. What is The National Needlearts Association (TNNA)? TNNAis an organization of companies, shops and designers that supports the world of knit, crochet, needlepoint, counted thread, embroidery, spinning and weaving. For more information,visit TNNA. What is the Spinning and Weaving Group (SWG)? SWG’s mission is to ensure a vibrant marketplace by promoting the joys of handspinning and weaving. SWG is a product segment group of TNNA. It consists of TNNA members who have spinning and weaving related businesses or are supporters of the efforts to promote these activities. You must be a member of TNNA to join SWG. To learn more about SWG, visitwww. Who is organizing Spinzilla? Spinzilla is an initiative of the SWG, a product segment group of TNNA and managed by a volunteer committee. Will there be a Weavezilla? We have secured the domain name and would like to build on the anticipated success of Spinzilla to engage weavers, but not this year! Submitting My Yarn FAQWhen can I start Spinning? Spin time begins at 1. Monday, October 3 and ends at 1. This is regardless of your time zone – you may start spinning as the clock strikes 1. All you need to do is email your captain a documentation photo of your yarn and your total yardage, he or she will submit this information on your behalf to Spinzilla. Rogue spinners will submit their yardage and photo directly to Spinzilla. More information about the Rogue Spinner Submission form can be found. Part of the purpose of Spinzilla is to help you tackle new spinning challenges and build your skills. When measuring, use a method that works for you and that will give you the best results. Keep in mind that all yarn must be spun during Spinzilla and only by the person submitting the yardage. If you have a question that you can. See “Can I ply my yarn?” below for more details. Spinzilla functions on the honor system, and we know that all spinners will do their best. If you choose to ply your yarn during Spinzilla, we will give you credit for the plying! Plying is “spinning” and measuring plied yarn is easier than measuring singles yarn. This is totally optional. Multiply this number by the number of plies. This is your singles yardage Add these two numbers together for your total yardage credit. For example, if you spin two bobbins of singles and then. The formula works like this. You may only claim credit for plying once per skein. Techniques such as cable plying where you ply twice are only eligible for plying credit once. Plying with a commercial binder is not eligible for plying credit. All singles used in plying must be spun during Spinzilla. For more information, see “How do I measure my yarn.”Will we get to see everyone’s yarn? We encourage everyone to post their photos to their team Ravelry thread or in the Rogue thread if you are spinning solo. Team Spinner FAQHow do I sign up for a team? Team registration dates for 2. September 1- 3. 0. You may join any team that has an opening. You may only register for ONE team. To see a full list of teams, visit the. Your spinning- business community. Spinners are supporting the. Needle. Arts Mentoring Program. The entire fee for participation will be donated to NAMP. Please see general FAQ to learn more about the charitable goals of Spinzilla. Where Do I Go to Spin for My Team? You can spin anywhere anytime! If you have a question or issue prior to being contacted, please email us atteams@spinzilla. You can also keep up with your team and Team Captain on your team thread on Ravelry in the Spinzilla group. How do I measure and submit my yarn? See. Feel free to share your photos, comments and other spinning joys on our Spinzilla social media channels. We also think it would be super cool if we could collectively spin enough yarn to wrap around the globe one day, but then we are dreamers! Make your own personal goal and share it. Rogue Spinner FAQWhat is a Rogue Spinner? Rogue spinners are those that spin unaffiliated from a team and register as an individual spinner. Rogue spinners spin like mad during Spinzilla just like everyone else. They compete against other Rogue spinners for Top Spinner in their group and are eligible to win random prizes and the top spinner wins a market basket filled with goodies. How does a Rogue spinner submit their yarn? Rogue spinners will submit their results directly to Spinzilla. They will be put in the prize pool with everyone else for random prize drawings. Can I change my mind and join a team? Yes! If you registered as a Rogue spinner, but would like to switch to a team, you may do so up until the close of registration. Email teams@spinzilla. Team Captain FAQHow Do I Add Team Members? Direct potential participants Spinzlla’s online team. Potential spinners are often looking through the threads to see who is having the most fun. We will send you out an e- blast with any critical information prior to spinner registration owning. Watch our blog and other channels for up- to- the- minute information. Email teams@spiznilla. How do I Inspire My Team? Spinners love the connections they make with other spinners during the event. This is not only the way to build a successful team, it is a way to build life- long customers! You can inspire your team with different challenges that you want to put forth to your team. If you are part of a team that loves to spin one type of fiber, you may want to issue a challenge to your team to see who can spin the greatest variety of breeds. If your team is made up of people who love to spin fine yarns, a challenge to spin a fat/funky/chunky thread might get your team thinking outside their comfort zone and learning new techniques. Feel free to think of new ways to generate enthusiasm, encourage education, and inspire spinner to try new things! Knitting Daily « KETCreating Drape. Shelby Allaho shares her love of crocheted accessories. Don't Sweater The Small Stuff. Leslye Solomon attaches set- in sleeves. Sweater Weather. 28: 0. Tips on provisional cast- ons are shared. Crochet Day! 2. 8: 0. 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