These members have been honored for their significant service and contributions to our Guild.
NANCY BAGGOTT
Honorary Member 2014
Nancy joined WWG in 2000, President 2005-2007, Vice President, Treasurer, Charter member of UCT, Chairman of Island County Fair, Spin-In, Guild Challenge, and Auction; and avid spinner and dyer.
FRANKIE (JOHNSON) BOTINELLI
Honorary Member 1999
Frankie joined WWG in 1970, went to Doris Macomber’s house to spin. Doris had a loom for Frankie to learn to weave, and she spun with Lyn Murphy and Laura Vanderbeek.
MARY MARGARET EIGHME
Honorary Member 2011
Mary joined WWG in 1989 bringing a wealth of information on how to sew handwovens into vests, garments, and purses. She freely shared her knowledge and creativity.
JANET FORREST
Honorary Member 2013
Janet joined WWG in 1995. “I am from all places that have made me…ME”. Charter member of UCT, Membership Chairman, and volunteered her services for Fiber Forum, a member of Crazy 8s.
ANITA LUVERA MAYER
Honorary Member 2010
Anita became a member as the Guild became formalized in 1969. She was an active member dedicated to encouraging and appreciating the work of others. She taught workshops, gave lectures and seminars across the US.
SALLY STARNES
Honorary Member 2012
Sally joined WWG in 1986. President 2001-2003, Secretary, Chairman Grant/Study Funds Committee, Hostess Chairman, History Chairman, Chaired Anacortes Arts Festival Booth, Charter member of UCT, Show and Tell Chair, ANWG Booth Chair, ANWG 2013 Goodie Bag Chair. Weaver, Braider, Fuses Silk!
MARY ANN STRAIGHT
Honorary Member 2015
Mary Ann joined WWG in 1996. While working 20 years as a nurse, she attended Blockbuilds, as many workshops as possible and occasional meetings. Upon retirement she dove headfirst to support her Guild: Vice President, President 2009-2011, Workshop Chair 2011-2014, Co-Chair ANWG 2013, ANWG Conference Steering Committee 2010-2013, Retreat Committee member 2015, and Hostess Chair. Always has a pot of soup for the workers at the yearly UCT, weaver, dyer, spinner.
MARTHA TOTTENHAM
Honorary Member 2017
A member since 1986 Martha has been a quiet inspiration for us all. She promoted weaving as an outreach resource in the Anacortes schools, demonstrated at the Anacortes Arts Festival, and was actively involved in the Island County Fair. As Sunshine Chair she sent out hand-made cards. She participated in the design, execution, and setting up of many ANWG Booths and often won awards for the Guild. A huge contributor to UCT, Martha was on the original team as a vendor, setup, display, and Standards Committee and the first to volunteer to teach at the 2015 WWG Retreat. She organized our Show and Tell from her desire for all members to show their works – the good, the not so good, the things that didn’t work, and how it can be fixed —for all of us to learn from.
PAULA WILLSTATTER
Honorary Member 2020
Paula joined WWG in 2005, President 2007-2009, Chairman of UCT, Co-Chair with at least four Chairs, contributed in too many capacities to count but most importantly Treasurer for many years. Active in Foursomes and Samplers and is known as “The Queen of Thrums”
DECEASED HONORARY MEMBERS
EVELYN BOYD Honorary Member 2008
DORA COFFELT Honorary Member 2010
WENDY FERRIER Honorary Member 2010
ELLEN (VLASAK) MAROTT Honorary Member 2020
LYN MURPHY Honorary Member 1999
JEAN NELSON Honorary Member 2010