When spinning wool, we often talk about 2 different techniques – worsted and woollen. The difference between worsted and woollen spinning techniques lies mainly in fiber preparation, yarn structure, and final fabric properties.
Back on the horse again after hip replacement surgery mid December. Out for a hack last Thursday evening with my sister, and not an ache or pain!
As a member of a group undertaking the University of Ulster green sustainability in tourism qualification, we had an away day to the Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark in Enniskillen.
Thanks to Karen for her expert felting tuition on our last Craft Club meeting. Photos below, plus a selection of what other club members were working on.
Some photos from my last two Ards and North Down craft classed in the Ards Arts centre.
We made Celtic Braids, using lucets to make the braids, which were then attached to linen squares to make wall hangings.
On the second evening we made pretty, beaded flowers from wool.
I was asked to host a crafty birthday party a few days ago, and the ladies and gentleman participants agreed to have a go at peg loom weaving. We used rovings, washed and dyed fleece, and various balls of yarn.
With a little time left, between morning coffee, some, buns and cake, later helpings of the same, and sandwiches and birthday cake at lunchtime, we had a go at learning to use a lucet – to great effect.
We had really good fun at craft club this morning. Karen has finished her beautiful crochet blanket, all bar sewing in a few ends; Sharon is progressing with her weaving project and Jane with her embroidery; and Margaret and Miriam are knitting hats and jumpers.
I did a sample woven paper plate for my class at Ards Arts centre this evening.
Here are the proposed dates for Kiri Cottage Craft Club during October, November and December:
24/09/24
8/10/24
15/10/24
5/11/24 – Tropics skincare pamper party
19/11/24
3/12/24
17/12/24
31/12/24
We made fairy bell charms at Craft Club this morning. I love seeing all the different ideas coming from one group!
This is a lovely workshop to run. Everyone can use their imagination about colours, fabrics, and charms, bells and beads and we definitely always have great craic!
There was a great variety of projects on the go this morning at the craft club. We had Karen’s fabulous crocheted blanket, complete all bar the pom-poms, card making, knitting squares for charity blankets and spinning.
