STOP PRESS Dates announced for Needle felting course By Maxine Lowery Sunday April 14th 10-4pm Maxine Lowery is a self-taught needle felter who uses her love of nature to create stunning lifelike animals. She has always been creative, ‘making’ with her children, drawing, painting and creating wonderful cake decorations. However, her passion is needle… Continue reading NEEDLE FELTING
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Textile Twist Tester
If a textile twist tester, tests twist in textiles,How does a textile twist tester test twist in textiles? That, my friends, is a very good question If you have a clear description please let me know My dear husband saw this antique yarn related instrument and bought it on a whim. He knew I would… Continue reading Textile Twist Tester
Silk cocoons
Not too long ago I promised to share something about silk preparations. Even the name conjures up luxury and fine softness. So where does silk come from? A simple cocoon. Silk worm cocoons Bobyx mori cocoon bottom left Silk worms are actually caterpillars and they form their cocoon to pupate from caterpillar to moth. Non-one makes cocoons… Continue reading Silk cocoons
Spinners’ New Year Wishes
May your fleeces be clean And your carders de-fluffed May your spindles be balanced And your wheel run true - May your fibre draft feely And your twist be consistent May your singles be even And your ply be just right - May your yarn be beautiful And put to good use May your spinning… Continue reading Spinners’ New Year Wishes
Beginning Spinning
"Thanks for a fabulous day" Tired but happy. I have had a great day with some lovely ladies teaching spinning. I so enjoy sharing my love of fibre and the magic of spinning. We started looking at washed fleece from 7cm Ryeland, to 30cm Leicester longwool. I love seeing the light bulbs going on. The realisation that… Continue reading Beginning Spinning
