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New Layers of Weaving

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Sue

For a special project I need to weave a woollen shawl with fringes all around. Unfortunately my loom only has a weaving width of 70 cm, clearly not enough. The answer is to weave the shawl folded into more than … Continue reading →

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Procrastination

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Sue

To procrastinate: to delay or postpone an action; to put off doing something. Why do we do it? Or more to the point, why do I do it? Like, I suspect, most people I put off doing things I think … Continue reading →

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The Right Green

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Sue

I’ve spent the last few days dyeing silk yarn for a weaving project. I needed a very specific red and green, and two greys to give a neutral background. I bought dye powders for all the colours, mixing them into … Continue reading →

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Where Did All That Some From?

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Sue

Every craftsperson has a stash of materials and bits of equipment acquired bit by bit, not necessarily in a rational or organised way. I might see a few balls of yarn in a sale basket and think; they’d look good … Continue reading →

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Planning Ahead

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Sue

It’s that time of year again – planning ahead for the shows I’d like to attend next year. The best shows have a vigorous selection process, which can mean quite a time sorting photographs, editing them to the required size … Continue reading →

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Hard work warp

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Sue

Busy yesterday making the warp for a silk wrap commission.  Fiddly and time consuming as it’s mainly stripes of 4 ends each.  Lots of changing colours, which slows the whole process down.  I wouldn’t normally make a warp this awkward … Continue reading →

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New Designers – The End

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Sue

And there it was, gone.  

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New Designers – Day 6

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Sue

Final day of the show today, and I’m having a morning off. I had intended to have a bit of a lie in, but that was foiled at 7.20 by the hotel fire alarm!  Fortunately it was a false alarm, … Continue reading →

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New Designers – Day 5

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Sue

The days are beginning to blend into each other, but I’m pretty sure this is Friday. Lots of interest from visitors. Nice talking to The Campaign for Wool and the Worshipful Company of Weavers yesterday. And excitingly Osborn and Little … Continue reading →

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New Designers – Day 4

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Sue

Here we are again. Surprisingly bright eyed and bushy tailed after the long day yesterday. We finished with free beer from Peroni and fizz from our tutor. Some people then went on to the after party. This pensioner decided not … Continue reading →

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