Small Family

In contrast to the busy bustling August meeting, September's gathering was a small family. The topic was woven gamps and Chris and Joan had both delved into their well-kept records for both notes and samples - twills, colours, colour-and-weave were all there. We decided the best gamps are those that have a definite colour 'frame' around each section. 

Show and tell was thin on the ground but Rose had three twill scarves, all woven on multicolour warps but with different weights of yarn in the wefts. This was achieved with a change of sett from 10 to 12 epi after the first one and beating VERY carefully for the third.

Also on display was the polychrome crackle weaving from the Guild loom which had been cut off last month. Chris had taken it home and dealt with the sort of "inconsistencies" that occur with 'have-a-go' projects. It scrubbed up very well and will be returning next meeting to be made into four bright and beautiful cushion covers.

NOTE:  
Next Weavers' meeting will be on 10 October - note change of date

August meeting

In August we hosted our colleagues from Nelson and Richmond in an enjoyable get-together. It was great to renew our friendships and meet new members.

An assortment of samplers from Al from Nelson

Win wove this merino scarf in huck weave

This gorgeous yarn was spun by Nancy at Rotoiti. It is 30% silk and 70% halfbred.

Chris had a baby blanket to show and Win brought along her shopping bags woven in turned Summer and Winter. Noelene has had her crochet hook busy making these intriguing pull-apart puzzle balls. Jen had brought along some bags but had whisked them away before the camera got into action.

A family tartan woven by Janie, one of our visitors.

Shadow Weave Gamp by Sue Baskett.

Thanks to Chris for the above photos. Now here are a few more from Nancy. The white bag is from Esme and was woven with plastic bags.