The native sheep of Chiapas (Mexico): A story of fleeces, global markets and women in woollen skirt
Dramatic changes have been observed during the last 30 years in the countryside of Mexico. What we used to see as the romantic view of a...
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Janice Graham
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LET'S TRY KUMIHIMO BRAIDING
There are so any wonderful projects to undertake in the craft world, the options are legion to add to our treasure trove of skills. ...
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Janice Graham
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I AM AN ARTIST by Cheryl Cook
Some of you will remember Cheryl coming to the group well before Covid to give us a talk about her felting operations and gallery....
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Janice Graham
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Natural Inks - Inspiration by other creative endeavours by Pam Reynolds
While felt making is my passion I am still inspired by other creative endeavours. One recent inspiration came from artist Cheryl Cooks’...
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Janice Graham
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THE JOY OF WET FELTING by Pam Reynolds
Wet felting has intrigued me since I first saw a scarf making demonstration about 5 years ago. It has become all-consuming so for those...
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Janice Graham
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NATURE'S COLORWAYS - a book review
I came across this book recently and thought it would be a good buy for the group, especially as we have just dabbled into colour at our...
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Janice Graham
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COUNTRY CRAFT WOMEN
I have been trying to think up ideas/projects for the group to tackle, something that would be fun and something we could all get...
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Janice Graham
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How knitting encourages mindfulness (posted by Jodie Caldwell of Mooroolbark Wools)
I came upon the following blog posted by Jodie Caldwell of Mooroolbark Wools. Though it may not be to everyones taste, it made me stop...
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Janice Graham
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Blending a gradient on the drum carder by Christine Heward
After watching a video from Jacy at PLY Magazine on drumcarding scraps to make a gradient batt, I just had to try it myself. Although I...
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Janice Graham
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The Lace Weaver - book review by Gwen Brown plus Gwen's shawl
Recently I was talking to Annie, a fellow member of the South Gippsland Spinner’s & Fibre Art Group. We were discussing various things...
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Janice Graham
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GNEISS RUG ON PEG BOARD
Quite a few members have either purchased or made a peg loom. It was mentioned at one of our group meetings that selvedges of tweed are...
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No Yeast, Dairy or Wheat bread Otherwise known as: Overnight Oatmeal or Rolled Oat Bread.
from Kiwi mum on << mykidslickthebowl.com >> Ingredients: 140g Sunflower seeds (1Cup) 80g Almonds chopped (1/2Cup) 70g Pumpkin seeds (1/2...
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Janice Graham
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The story of “Estelle”By Heather Suckling. (Williamson) Doll Artisan
I first started doll making in 1982, the inspiration was seeing a baby doll a friend had made, a reproduction of an antique porcelain...
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Janice Graham
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SPINNING MEDITATION (taken from Josefin Waltin's blog)
After reading Josefin's blog I thought it was something we could all try and chat about and share our experiences at a future meeting. ...
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Janice Graham
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MORE NEWS FROM DEB PECK
Deb is certainly keeping us abreast of her crafting; it's great to get her news. How cute is her granddaughter? Deb says: Here is a...
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Janice Graham
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News from Deb Peck's work room
I've been tinking and frogging my whole life while knitting. "Now I have a name for what I do and have done." I called it experimenting...
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Janice Graham
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NEWS FROM FISH CREEK FARM (supplied by Sarah Keays)
Well Spring has sprung and it’s always the start of a busy season for us at Fish Creek Farm with further calving and lambing to come from...
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Janice Graham
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REPAIR OLD DENIM PANTS WITH A SMALL LOOM
Received an e-mail from member Deb Peck who sent a link to a YouTube video she found and thought members would be interested in viewing. ...
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Janice Graham
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FROGGING AND TINKING YOUR KNIT MISTAKES
Although I have been a knitter all my life, when I saw the word “frogging” recently I really didn’t know what it meant so did a bit of...
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Janice Graham
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INA'S COCONUT SLICE
As we are all locked up I thought baking something really yummy could cheer us up and the recipe for a special slice came to mind. I have...
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