Busy, busy, busy . . .

Our Guild got a call this month to help sort out and disperse the weaving related assets of our late friend June McKenzie. June had numerous looms and LOTS of fibre and yarn stash as well as books, samples etc etc. This was a huge undertaking and some of it is still taking place. There has been a great re-homing of looms and equipment and it is exciting to see, especially new weavers, being able to purchase good quality looms at minimal prices. As well, all members were able to help themselves to yarn for a small donation. 
Because of this and other time-consuming matters combined with a forgetful camera operator, this blog has been a long time coming. I do apologise for forgetting my camera until too late for our show and tell. Thanks to Betty we do have some photos . . . many thanks Betty.

New weaver Kathryn lost no time getting her loom into action, making two baby blankets in a very short time.

Chris just seems to know how to put these colours together.

Topic for the day was handwoven garments. We have discovered that they never wear out! Chis is showing a dressing gown made in a "Sherpa Coat" style.

A narrow fitting ruana can be worn with a belt under the back panel and over the fronts.

A much wider ruana gives luxurious drape in a soft fabric.

This Sherpa jacket was woven by Chris in the 1970s but has never lost its stylish look. Beautiful woven braid trim has something to do with it.

Rose demonstrates a very easily made bias top. This one has the added interest of colour blending across the width of the fabric.

Remember when waistcoats were "In"?

This was a good way to make a fashion garment with very little woven fabric.

We also looked at some of June's woven fabrics and thought about what we could do with some of them.