Category Archives: Crafts
My First Hand-Spun Yarn
Having spun a small quantity of single green yarn, and another in purple, I then spun the two together to create a 2ply yarn. This is my first attempt and it’s not very even, but I’m so chuffed with it. … Continue reading
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Tagged drop spindle, hand-spun, handmade, spinning, wool, yarn
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Spinning with a Drop Spindle
A few years ago my husband bought me a drop spindle kit from George Weil. I am not known for my patience and I got frustrated with it fairly quickly and it went back in the box and was left. However, … Continue reading
Selling my Crochet at Frome – Love it!
Tomorrow is craft fair time again and I can’t wait! Once a month I attend the D&K Totally Craft and Makers Market at the Cheese and Grain, in Frome, where I catch up with my crafty friends, have a natter, … Continue reading
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Tagged artisan, craft fair, crochet, events, handmade, local, market, selling
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Granny Squares – getting back to basics
I taught my self to crochet, as a child, using 1970’s craft books such as Golden Hands and Good Housekeeping. My only problem was that my natural tension is very tight. Eventually I decided to put that tight tension to … Continue reading
Tambour Embroidery – a new hobby
I was introduced to Tambour Embroidery (and Tambour Beading) by a friend of mine, who used this technique for the detail of her daughter’s wedding dress. I was struck by the beauty of the work, but thought I would find it … Continue reading
