Show and Tell at May Meeting

This is the first instalment. The items in this post are all from the Richmond members, beginning with 2 lovely bags.. Note the bead closures and the kumihimo braid trim.

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Ooops! I got that wrong.  The bags were made by Sue Baskett. I originally attributed them to the wrong person.  Sorry Sue.

 This silk wrap is Julia's. It can be worn as a fabulous fashion garment and then folded up into a neat flat package.

 And now for something different!  Esmae wove this bag out of plastic grocery bags. It is lined and has strong kumihimo handles. It will last for ages.

 Back to Julia again, this time with exquisite work in linen. What an inspiration!

This is one of several table runners made by Esmae (I'm pretty sure I have the names right. If not I hope someone will let me know.

A few more photos to come in a few days.

July Show and Tell Part 2

Judy wove a table runner in beautiful mercerised cottons using a draft called "Indian March" from Marguerite Porter Davison's Pattern Book.

You can see here the sheen on the yarns and almost see the subtle colour combination. There is a bit more of the turquoise colour in it that doesn't show up well in the photo.

Here you can see some of the complex block pattern more clearly.  All this on four shafts!

Tricia showed a piece of fabric bought by one of her friends. Unfortunately no information came with it. It is well woven but with a very course yarn that some people thought might be goat hair.  Everyone joined in the discussion and gave advice about wet finishing it and what it could be used for.  Perhaps we'll see it again at a further stage in its development.

Tricia had knitted a pair of gloves that kept us all guessing. She knitted them sideways, starting at the little finger side. I think there must be magic involved as there is no sewing up.

Parts 3 and 4 still to come.

June 2012 Meeting Show and Tell

This is Judy's table runner woven in 16/2 cottons. The pattern is Indian March Twill from Marguerite Davison's pattern book. Lovely subtle colours Judy.

Noeline's baby blanket was woven in 4-ply machine washable wool, double width. The pattern is a family tartan and the blanket has a fringe on all four sides.

This scarf was woven by June with a mix of boucle and smooth yarns which had been dyed at a dye day. As usual with June's work it is beautifully finished.

Rose was away from home on the meeting day but sent her contribution by email; a baby blanket in a combination of slub and smooth woollen yarns. The crochet edging gave her something to do while away from the loom.

Thanks to Chris for these photos.