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://www.gilliangladrag.co.uk/
https://emmagluyas.weebly.com/
And other interesting crafts...
Great value packs of yarn can be found on Woolyknit.
The speed and efficiency of their service is excellent.
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!
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/
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.
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/
If any KVG members would like Meg's recipe for home made 'Limoncello' and Christmas Vodka, please email: kvgwebmaster@gmail.com
https://www.toftuk.com/Article_Pages_EDSINDEX.aspx
Rebecca brought this organisation to our attention:
Flying Scholarships For Disabled People
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Friday Oct 2nd Guild Meeting and Lorna’s talk
https://www.denman.org.uk/whats-on/
https://www.shetlandwoolweek.com/
https://www.ardingtonschool.com/#/
https://www.tapestry.dk/
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/silvirub/teabag-art/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000lwdv
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000lwdv/handmade-in-africa
https://www.esmadrid.com/en/tourist-information/real-fabrica-de-tapices
https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/aubusson-tapestry-00250
Wild Romania on Netflix - stunning landscape, quite magical and really worth a watch.
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Weavers Zoom Chat - Friday 18th September
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-kaleidoscope-blanket
https://stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/blog/the-knitting-exploits-of-josie-kitten/
https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Fruit+Garden/0_CAFA122_CAFA150_CAFA233.htm
https://www.janiecrow.com/
https://justknotsyarn.com/
https://justknotsyarn.com/janie-crow-store
Steeking
https://sheepamongwolves.net/2017/08/how-to-steek-for-the-absolute-beginner/
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Spinners Zoom Chat - Friday 11th September
https://www.lillabjorncrochet.com/
https://www.scheepjes.com/en/
Prolific author Ann Budd - books on Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ann-Budd/e/B001JP85KW?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1599818107&sr=8-1
turbid.blogspot.com has a 1 row lace scarf pattern and it’s a freebie!
http://turvid.blogspot.com/2009/03/free-pattern-one-row-lace-scarf.html
support.britishlegion.org.uk for free poppy patterns
https://www.stabthefluff.com/