Let's check up on Peg to finish the year

It is good to know that at age 95 Peg is fit and well and still weaving.

In case you haven't seen her damask loom, here are some photos of its interior.

Do you think it's time Peg had a new tape measure?  She would dearly love to find a cloth one that can be easily pinned to her work. They all seem to be fibreglass these days.

One of Peg's latest works shows more of the damask influence in her weaving that we have seen lately.

 Keep up the good work Peg; we salute you. Happy New Year everyone.

 And the last word goes to the tui.

Show and Tell November

Last pictures for 2012. Here are the show and tell photos from our meeting at Dot's place. Thank you Dot for your hospitality, and best wishes for Christmas festivities to everyone.

 Judy's beautiful knitted cashmere shawl

 Chris not only finished her 3 shaft pick up but did it in ime for Christmas

 Win extended her 3-shaft pick to letters - very impressive!

 Jan brought along a felted pendant made at a very exciting workshop

 Win had finished another large throw - the second in a very short time

And Chris's favourite colours look great in this block design

 Rose had made tablemats, wondering if they would sell in the Marlborough Creative Artisan's shop

 But was better pleased with a couple of attempts at tatting

Look for more photos early in the New Year, and members, please send me photos of what you are weaving during the holidays.
Merry Christmas

Gift Exchange

A hand-made gift exchange is a great way to finish off the year.

Where has 2012 gone?

 Our last meeting for the year was held on Sunday 18 November and hosted by Dot Fowke at her lovely home and garden at Rarangi. Thank you dot for giving us this opportunity for a breath of fresh air and a big dose of inspiration. It is about three years since we visited Dot and in the meantime she has extended her magnificent garden and lost count of the hundreds of plants and shrubs, berries and bushes that now surround her home and workshop.  But she also makes time to weave and has specialised in making blankets for her grandchildren.  Here are some photos of Dot, her work and her extensive stash.

More photos to come. Keep watching.