Machine embroidery workshop

We had a great day on Saturday, at Gill's workshop on freehand machine embroidery.

3D Felt Making Workshop

In February we had a wonderful day of 3D felt making with Pat Johnson.  Here are some of the photos that Christine took during the day.

Bobbin Lace Workshop

We had a wonderful day with Jenny Minet and Mary Coleman from the Lace Guild.

At first it all looked a bit daunting..

We had to concentrate pretty hard

Lots of information about history and signposting to find out more

And finally - a piece of lace!

For more information look up:

www.laceguild.org

Get lacing!

Nell

more Hobbycraft

just why we were under the Clearance sign, I am not too sure… Note the biccies!

Nell

Knitting workshop 17th May with Anne Holvey

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick email about the knitting workshop with Anne Holvey, on Saturday, (17 May).  If you are planning to come to the workshop and haven't signed up yet, please could you do so this Tuesday. Alternatively, if you reply to this message, I'll add your name to the list.  

Unless it causes difficulties, it's planned to start the workshop at 9.30am instead of 10.00, and to finish at 3.30.   This is because the Guild would need to pay for an additional session of room hire, at the Cross, if the workshop carries on after 3.30pm.   If this start time is a problem for you, please could you let me know asap?

Ann has sent this information, about some knitting that you'll need to get ready.

Knitting workshop 17 May

For the 2nd part of the knitting workshop, participants will need to have the following prepared beforehand.

You will need Aran weight yarn in 3 contrasting colours (A main and 2 contrasts)

4.5 or 5mm needles

Large eye tapestry needle

Cast on 46 sts fairly loosely, long tail method suggested but any will do

Working in stocking stitch throughout

Rows 1-14 main colour

Rows 15-16 contrast A

Rows 17-18 contrast B

Rows 19 -   contrast A         (I presume that is 19 - 20  CB)

repeat above sequence twice

finish with 14 rows main colour

DO NOT CAST OFF but set aside until workshop

Nell

National Association Display

A total of 15 bags have been sent by the Guild for the display at the National Exhibition. Well done all - they look fab-ewe-lous!!

Nell