July Meeting

 Saori and "wavy stick" beating were the topics set. As the one wavy stick we owned seems to have disappeared, that discussion was very brief. Saori weaving stimulated more discussion though the more experienced weavers seemed rather quiet on the subject. A Japanese dvd with English (hard to read) sub-titles gave many examples of Saori weaving and, among other things, its therapeutic uses.

Rose then presented a light-hearted slide show giving what she felt was the nearest thing to saori weaving she had accomplished.

Show and Tell, each with a close-up below.

Mary had woven off the warp she had for the recent workshop and worked magic folding techniques to complete these cushion covers.

Joan had utilised some linen for this lovely "Wandering Vine" wrap.

Anne had another example of honeycomb weave, planning to use it for upholstery.

Chris has endless ways of presenting crackle weave. We are just not used to seeing it in these colours.

Just off the loom, another crackle variation in fabulous mohair from Chris.

Also from Chris, a little late for the honeycomb meeting, but full marks for coming up with a sample.

Handspun warp and weft, and woven on a rigid heddle loom, Joy is wasting no time getting on with her new craft.

Very fine wool with a 20 epi sett had a few warp threads migrating slightly but this did not detract from its lovely soft feel It would be lovely to wear. The photo below is not true to colour; it should be more navy. 

Rose says Christmas can come whenever it likes now - she is ready to adorn her tree with a beaded gold braid made with a bobbin lace technique.