New Year - New Members

It was a well attended meeting in February and great to have two new members and a visitor to swell the ranks. Welcome, Kathryn and Betty, and welcome also to Corrie who visits Blenheim regularly from the Netherlands. 

First, let's look at some of the show and tell that emerged from holiday activities.

New member Kathryn brought along this pretty pink tufted cushion.

Jan's "celebration" tapestry has done the rounds of the Australian and NZ tapestry exhibitions.

Not one to waste any of her luxury yarns, Wendy uses the short ends from weaving to add embroidery to this multicolour felt. The more techniques the merrier.

Beautiful handle and lovely texture enhance this lightweight throw from Rosemary

This generous sized blanket from Judy set up a discussion on self-striping yarns. For some they add an extra "zing" but others feel they just "don't work". 

With different yarns there is a possibility of differing tension and shrinkage so we will be watching with interest what happens when this is washed.

Another throw from Rosemary showing her skill with strong colours and stylish design.

This one is crackle weave from Joan. All this woolly weaving must surely have been done before the really hot weather arrived.

Keep watching for more show and tell in a few days.