The Greater Lansing Weavers Guild is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2025. This page lists specific information about the items in the exhibit, located in the lower level of the Downtown Lansing library outside the Local History Room.
If you visit during Local History open hours (Tuesdays 3pm-7pm, Thursdays 10am-1pm) there are a variety of looms and other fiber arts-related items on display in the Local History Room as well. Some of the looms are set up so you can try them out. You can also check out a Cricket loom from the CADL Library of Things!
Miniature weaver with baby at the loom; yarns and spindle; set of table runner, placemats, napkins, and napkin holders, overshot/plain weave with handmade buttons.
Third Row
Handwoven rugs; rug shuttle.
Bottom Row
Flax hackle; jar of buttons; boat shuttle, spindle, and stick shuttle; krokbragd piano seat mat (underneath).
Display Case
Left Side, Top to Bottom
Small tapestry; wedding shawl; felted hat; kitchen towels; spinning wheel and accessories; chicken border rag rug sample (underneath).
Right Side
Vest sewn from handwoven cloth; shelf of small wallets and clutches; handwoven basket filled with kitchen towels, placemats, table runners, and a handwoven scarf; miniature weaves on canvas and on a rock.
From beginner tips and local hotspot guides to breathtaking photography of Michigan’s most notable species, these programs offer something for every bird enthusiast.
