Joyful and Triumphant!

It must surely be only weavers who get genuinely excited and thankful when they receive a teatowel as a gift.

Happy dish drying everyone. May your kitchens be merry and bright.
 

November meeting - last for the year

Part of the programme for the day was a tea towel exchange - preferably though not necessarily hand woven. We had been warned, and reminded during the year, so it was great to see so many that were truly "home grown". The only exception was a truly special one brought back from Portugal, resplendent with its red roosters.

 A great idea for a gift exchange.

I wonder what next year's challenge will be?

More photos soon

October Meeting Part 2

 Still on the combination theme, this woven top of Rose's is enhanced with hemstitching which fits in well with the hand-manipulated leno weave.

 And another top is embellished with crochet and beads.

 Jan brought out a waistcoat from a previous era. Here she is showing hidden pockets

 , , , and a not-so-hidden butterfly.

And it's reversible.

 Tricia had been working on her last piece of show and tell and it is almost ready to wear.

 It will be just the thing to wear in the Far North where she is going to live. We will miss you Tricia.

 Chris has produced yet another comfy cushion. It is woven with handspun yarn which is quite impressive for a not-very-often spinner. The reverse side is not for publication yet. That is to be her entry in the Guild President's Challenge. Well done Chris.