Judy’s rug

Last weekend, Judy brought her finished rug in to show us. Pure wool, handspun, handknitted – it’s stunning!

And here’s a detail of part of the knitted pattern:

Judy is a beautiful spinner and knitter and her rugs and other items are inspiring.

Armidale Show 2008

This year the Show Society didn’t need to use our room, so we were able to have a display in our own space for the Armidale Show.

We had a display of members’ work, demonstrations of spinning, and an inkle loom and a table loom for people to try.

Sue’s stunning knitted coat was coveted by many of us!

This year, Di and Mary from the lacemakers group also did their display and demonstration in our room. It was great to share the space with them, and to see their beautiful work.

Weaving workshop

A few images from the weaving workshop we held in June:

Jenelle and Judy hard at work.

Jenelle’s variegated log cabin scarf.

Gwenda’s scarf in gorgeous autumn tones.

Some of the group at work.

Weaving and spinning workshops

For anyone in the region interested in learning to weave or spin, we have two weekend workshops coming up:

Learn to Weave, on the weekend of 16th and 17th June, with an introductory session on the evening of the 13th June

Beginner Spinning, on the weekend of 28th and 29th July

For more info, click the ‘Workshops‘ link above.

There are still places available in both workshops, and looms and spinning wheels are available to borrow from our group. Our workshops are fun, friendly and informal, and designed for those with no or limited experience.

At our meeting yesterday afternoon, I was delighted to see the latest items from Linda’s loom – a set of four cottolin dish towels, in waffle weave and plain weave. Linda did our Learn to Weave workshop last year, and is making some beautiful things. Unfortunately I didn’t photograph her towels yesterday, but you can see a photo of them on her loom over at her blog. Congratulations, Linda, on another wonderful project!

Opening celebrations

Part of our display.

Our weaving friend Nancy drove up from Tamworth to join us, and is here admiring Noni’s colourful rug, made from knitting samples.

Our local member of the NSW State Parliament, Richard Torbay, having a go at spinning on the Great Wheel.

Updated to add some photos from Linda:

Judy, one of our longest-serving members, unveiling our new sign which will go on the entrance to the room. Our thanks to Judy’s husband, Peter, for contributing his sign-writing expertise. (Our raffle dolls are in the background.)

Special guest, Richard Torbay, generates laughter.

Richard proposing a toast to a successful future for the group.