Zoom Chat Links :-)

Keeping Connected

We've all been enjoying the Zoom Chats over recent months - the conversations have been such an enjoyable way to keep connected during this strange new world we're all living in.

We've discussed all sorts of subjects - some completely random and not specifically related to weaving, spinning and dying; a lot about things we love, web sites and resources we've discovered, craft techniques, and all manner of interesting shared discoveries to explore further.

We thought it would be nice to load up the web links as a reference point for everyone in the Guild.

Sit back with a cuppa and enjoy having a look through these links.

Just one caveat:

The Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers Spinners & Dyers is not officially promoting these web sites. They are for members' reference and enjoyment only. We cannot accept any responsibility for the content on these sites.

November Chat Links

There was talk of felting...

https://artfelt.co.uk/

https://www.gilliangladrag.co.uk/

https://emmagluyas.weebly.com/

And other interesting crafts...

https://handprinted.co.uk/

Great value packs of yarn can be found on Woolyknit.
The speed and efficiency of their service is excellent.

https://woolyknit.com/

Then we all got a bit carried away dreaming of visits to Shetland - fingers crossed that might be next year.

This site is a recent discover and so interesting. Read Kate's story and marvel at her books and her husband's photography. You can get lost in the shop too!

https://kddandco.com/

https://kddandco.com/shop/

October Chat Links

Artist Priscilla Lowry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xANjaFQ_9Ck

Wingham Wool

https://www.winghamwoolwork.co.uk/

https://www.winghamwoolwork.co.uk/autumn.html

https://www.winghamwoolwork.co.uk/knitters-loom.html

Ashford Kiwi 3 Spinning Wheel - a good choice
https://www.winghamwoolwork.co.uk/ashford-kiwi-3.html

For next year....fingers crossed - Wingham Wool Weekend - March 2021
Spend a day spinning, carding, wool combing, weaving, chatting, felting, catching up
with friends & having fun.
You are guaranteed to learn something new and exciting!
Entrance to shop including tea/coffee/biscuits £tbc.
Entrance to shop, tea/coffee biscuits, and to sample fibres, £tbc.
Any profits are donated to a charity (TBA).
No need to book in advance, just turn up!
Snells Hall, East Hendred, South Oxfordshire OX12 8LA

Wavy Shuttle Demonstration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qBCjmA7ipg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHk64itDsF8

The Ashford Wheel Magazine
Recommended by members

Shetland Wool Week
https://shop.shetlandwoolweek.com/

Shetland Wool Adventure Journal Volume 1
https://www.shetlandwooladventures.com/product/shetland-wool-adventure-journal-volume-1/

Orkney Travel Guide
https://www.roughguides.com/destinations/europe/scotland/orkney/

http://britspin.org.uk/

Yarn Fest Wool Shop - worth a visit
The Old Telephone Exchange, Long Lane, Hermitage, Berkshire RG18 9QS
If you've got a specific yarn in mind, call Sue or Stuart to find out if they've got it in stock or
can get it for you.

https://yarnfest.co.uk/

Nicky's latest wrap was woven on the rigid heddle loom with Hayfield Spirit DK in ‘Bliss’

https://www.skeinqueenyarns.co.uk/

Wool Shop in Basingstoke
https://packlanewool.co.uk/

Jane Patrick: The Weavers Idea Book
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Weavers-Idea-Book-Creative-Rigid-Heddle/dp/1596681756

https://www.frankherringandsons.com/

10% off for Kennet Valley Guild Members

Then there was talk of Gin and things…

Alternative to sloes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullace

https://thisbuntingbakes.co.uk/2020/02/01/white-chocolate-sloe-gin-raspberry-brownies/

https://www.craftginclub.co.uk/ginnedmagazine/2017/11/20/these-boozy-brownies-are-gin-credible

https://www.wildfooduk.com/wild-food-recipes/beech-leaf-noyau/