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MEXT MEETING: APRIL 26, 2017, 7 PM

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PROGRAM The Nomads of Northern India: At the Foot of the Himalayas Photo from Wild Fibers Magazine website Our very own, Will and Kate Taylor, took a trip of a lifetime with editor of Wild Fibers , Linda Cortright. While there, they met and stayed with a nomad family that raises goats for cashmere fiber,  and were able to explore areas of India that are truly off the grid. Will will talk about their adventures on driving over the highest navigable road as well as Linda's current drive to sustain and encourage viable cashmere production in the area. If you are not familiar with the magazine:   wildfibersmagazine.com Within the pages of the website, is also Linda's blog, which is always interesting. MINUTES: Treadles to Threads Guild Meeting submitted by Linda B. Wednesday, March 22, 2017      7:00 p.m. Thurman Casey Library, Walnut Creek, CA President Reba began the meeting at 7:00 p.m. with 25 attending. She called on Joan who is arranging the work assignment p...