Lee has created a mat by weaving together her hand-spun and dyed wool. The mat was woven on a stick weaving loom and then stitched together. The hand woven wool was dyed various colours using black beans, onion peels, turmeric, avocados and flowers. The result is a very thick, unique …
Our talented crocheters have been hard at work creating new and exciting projects. Well done to Debbie and Margaret. Scraps of yarn can always be turned into a work of art.
Our Guild recently held a Gathering. At this event Spinning, Weaving and Textile Arts groups from the greater Newcastle region attended. Participants could submit entries in 8 different challenges. The competition was of a high standard. Lunch was provided and a small fashion parade along with demonstrations completed a great …
This is Helen. She is proudly holding her finished quilt. She is a new comer to the world of quilting. This quilt will eventually be donated to the community. It was made from material donated to the guild. Well done Helen and well done to the ladies who assisted her …
Once a month some of the ladies in our Guild meet to make quilts and items for our community. We recently donated 20 quilts and 24 pillow cases to the Child Protection Counselling Service of the Local Central Coast Health District. These beautiful quilts will be given to parents, grandparents, …
These two photos were taken in Canberra during the last winter. It is called yarn bombing. Does it add to nature? You be the judge! This photo shows an installation in Lithgow. It makes a tree lined avenue into an art gallery.
What a wonderful day we all had at the cottage today. There was six of us attending the Nuno Felting workshop with the very talented Carolyn Kohler. Everyone went home very happy with their wrap and they were all so different but all looked just amazing. I asked the ladies …
Being a member of our guild provides not only an avenue to pursue your favourite crafts, it also provides an opportunity to engage in very pleasant social outings among friends. Thank you to our Social convener Ruth and to Beth for making her home available. The pot luck lunch was …
