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Worstead Weavers
Feb 26, 20171 min read
New Members in a Spin
Woolly Worstead Weekend 2016 resulted in lots of lovely new Guild members. They’ve watched, listened and practised, and can all “spin a...
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Worstead Weavers
Feb 17, 20171 min read
Calorie-free Cakes !
Tracey’s handspun got the seal of approval on Tuesday afternoon.
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Worstead Weavers
Feb 12, 20171 min read
Weaving Magic !
From fine cloth, to sturdy rugs, to . . . experiments with bicycle inner-tubes and zips ??? Tina is one of our less-traditional...
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Worstead Weavers
Feb 6, 20171 min read
Headline News – Discovered in Dilham
Members of the Worstead Guild were delighted (and not a little surprised) when they managed to give birth to several new species of birds...
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Worstead Weavers
Jan 30, 20171 min read
Historical Dyeing – 28 January 2107
Fellow Member Pat, resplendent in authentic costume, talked us through the under-garments, the footwear and the heavy, capacious dress of...
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Worstead Weavers
Jan 17, 20171 min read
Woolly Warmth on a Chilly Day
Using a short-row knitting technique and handspun yarn, Annemarie is well on the way to completing a set of unique table mats. (Some of...
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Worstead Weavers
Jan 13, 20171 min read
Fabulous Felting
Our first meeting of 2017 was kicked off in style when Sheila revealed what she’d been making over the Christmas break. She had dyed the...
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Worstead Weavers
Dec 21, 20161 min read
Maggie’s Musings
Our last meeting of 2016 : great weaving (see pics of Sue’s baby set and zippy purse); great first spinning/plying (see Linda’s lovely...
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Worstead Weavers
Dec 12, 20161 min read
Weaving Magic at Christmas
Members enjoyed our first “Dabble Day” last Saturday: Danish hearts; beaded Dorset buttons; sparkly trees and plaited wreaths. Much...
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Worstead Weavers
Nov 20, 20161 min read
KumiWotsit !
Just a few of Sheila’s splendid Kumihimo braids that she makes into bracelets, necklaces and the like. Their colour, pattern and texture...
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Worstead Weavers
Nov 15, 20161 min read
Rigid Heddle Loom Play Day
Eight members keen to learn more about the versatility of the rigid heddle loom enjoyed a great workshop last Saturday. Through...
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Worstead Weavers
Oct 25, 20161 min read
Tale of the Gansey
Another busy month. On 15th October we were delighted to welcome Rita Taylor, local knitting designer and writer, to be our speaker. She...
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Worstead Weavers
Oct 6, 20161 min read
The Spice of (a woolly) Life
Tracey’s completed commission for an Eiffel Tower Dorset Button, Dennis’ inkle braid from his home-made loom, Alice’s needlefelted sheep...
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Worstead Weavers
Oct 3, 20161 min read
Armfuls of yarn ready for grandma to knit
Nancy and Nelly were not expected to survive. Both orphan lambs, they were hand reared by caring staff at Wroxham Barns before securing...
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Worstead Weavers
Sep 28, 20161 min read
Another busy night at the Workshop
Another busy night at the Workshop, and great to see so much interaction – members shared skills, mended wheels, signed up for talks,...
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Worstead Weavers
Sep 23, 20161 min read
The ancient craft of Tablet or Card Weaving.
Our own Elly took centre stage once again at Tuesday’s meeting when she demonstrated the ancient craft of Tablet or Card Weaving. We...
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Worstead Weavers
Sep 23, 20161 min read
Finally thawed out !
Last Saturday several members braved the suddenly deteriorated “meteo” for “Spinning in Public Day”. Our very grateful thanks go to Mr...
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Worstead Weavers
Sep 17, 20161 min read
Textile Treasures
Twenty members and friends descended on Blickling’s Muddy Boots Cafe prior to undergoing a custom-made, two hour, textile tour of the...
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Worstead Weavers
Aug 31, 20161 min read
Focus on Dyeing – Naturally !
We are very fortunate to have two members who are history “buffs”. Pam belongs to the Paston Society, and Debby to an Anglo Saxon...
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Worstead Weavers
Aug 30, 20161 min read
It’s All Their Fault
It was Aylsham Show yesterday, and we were blessed with blue skies, sunshine, and lots of interested visitors. We spun, wove, braided...
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