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Worstead Weavers
Aug 25, 20161 min read
All (Dorset) Buttoned Up
Inspired by Elly’s workshop last week, Tracey quite literally “got weaving”. Having mastered the basics, she went on to produce several...
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Worstead Weavers
Aug 17, 20161 min read
Weaving Magic
A lively night at the Weavers’ Workshop. Elly showed 20 of us how to weave giant Dorset Buttons. We all “set to” with a slim bangle, a...
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Worstead Weavers
Aug 16, 20161 min read
Future weavers in the making
A great day was had by all at the children’s weaving sessions last Wednesday. All of the children did really well and here’s a sample of...
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Worstead Weavers
Aug 11, 20161 min read
No two Tuesdays are the same
I look forward to Tuesday evenings – I just KNOW there’ll be something inspirational. This week was no exception. Our first pic shows...
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Worstead Weavers
Aug 8, 20161 min read
Not to be missed – Apples and Fleece Day 2016
This is a follow-up event to our successful Coffee Morning in the spring. It would be great to have all of our Members attend !
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Worstead Weavers
Aug 8, 20161 min read
Sharing know-how with the public
Guild members will be participating in and demonstrating their skills to the public at: The Aylsham Show, Monday 29th August 2016...
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Worstead Weavers
Aug 8, 20161 min read
Dates for your diary:
If you were unable to join us for last Saturday’s meeting, you might like to know about two smaller events, where you would be most...
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Worstead Weavers
Aug 8, 20161 min read
Worstead Festival 2016
“We all pronounced Worstead Festival hugely enjoyable. St Mary’s Church is a beautiful setting, and it was enhanced by the stunning...
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Worstead Weavers
Aug 1, 20161 min read
“Old hand” meets “new blood”.
Ellie (lady in blue), our resident expert tablet weaver, has taken newcomer Terry under her wing. He “knocked up” a frame on which to...
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Worstead Weavers
Jul 28, 20161 min read
2016 4EWE
A very kind farmer recently made us a gift of eight lovely fleeces. She said that, in return, it would be nice to have a little...
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Worstead Weavers
Jul 28, 20161 min read
Woolly Worstead Orphan seeks Parent(s)
One of our exhibitors was asked for a custom made Peg Doll, she had payment and the customers name and address. She has lost the piece of...
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Worstead Weavers
Jul 17, 20161 min read
Good thing The Workshop has elastic sides !
Examples of Members’ activities over the last couple of weeks. What an inspirational lot. But the best thing ? Their willingness to...
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Worstead Weavers
Jul 12, 20161 min read
“Spin off” for Wild Birds
Not only is spinning good for the spinner (it lowers the blood pressure) but it benefits wildlife too. Take a look at this luxurious des...
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Worstead Weavers
Jun 27, 20161 min read
What being a member of a Guild is all about
New member Lynne came to her first meeting yesterday. She learned how to card, how to spin her rolags into yarn, and went home the proud...
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Worstead Weavers
Jun 22, 20161 min read
Cake & Fizz !
Kath and Stan’s diamond anniversary and the success of WWW – two great reasons for Gerri’s great cake. Ellie’s “Tribute to India” bag is...
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Worstead Weavers
Jun 20, 20161 min read
So … how did we do ?
My last post on Woolly Worstead 2016. So . . . how did we do ? Were our Members the best team workers ever ? YES Were the stall holders...
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Worstead Weavers
Jun 16, 20161 min read
Woolly Worstead is finally here !
“Fibre Fun for the Whole Family” Saturday and Sunday, 18th and 19th June 2016 10 am – 4 pm After all the planning and hard work, all...
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Worstead Weavers
Jun 11, 20161 min read
Weaving Workshops for Children
Two new weaving workshops for children, to be held in August 2016, have just been announced. For further details please see...
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Worstead Weavers
May 29, 20161 min read
In the interests of science
Can it possibly be true ? Nooooo, surely not ! Might it be worth a try ? In the interests of science I feel I must give it a go . . ....
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