tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89091412275433146882024-03-13T06:56:16.929+00:00North Cheshire SWDNorth Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-12312280609674609232011-05-23T16:16:00.004+01:002011-05-23T16:21:33.563+01:00New Web Site<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.northcheshireswd.co.uk"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 203px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tqMy04t_tVo/Tdp7DNCrWhI/AAAAAAAABNM/s_5D8I_MLSM/s320/Image1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609931580814088722" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />The Guild's <a href="http://www.northcheshireswd.co.uk/">new web site</a> now has all the latest information on meetings and workshops.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-79090878645931696762010-10-26T15:34:00.000+01:002010-11-26T15:53:32.622+00:00Magic DyeingOur meeting this month was organised as a members’ day with the<br />focus on ‘magic’ dyeing led by Meryl Phillips.<br /><br />Meryl explained that the procion MX dyes could be stored in<br />diluted form but would only remain active for a few hours once<br />the fixing solutions of salt and soda ash were added. Only<br />three primary dye colours were needed and they would progress<br />through the fabric at different rates, the turquoise fastest, the<br />gold medium and the red very slowly.<br /><br />Squares of cotton fabric were concertina folded in a variety of<br />ways. They might be folded into squares, rectangles, triangles or<br />scrunched and twisted in different ways. The parcel of fabric<br />was secured with elastic bands before the dye was dripped on<br />randomly from a teaspoon. The results did not look promising at<br />this stage! ‘Parcels’ were then placed in plastic bags and left for<br />24 hours before rinsing in cold water.<br /><br />Members who did not wish to join in with the focus on the day were<br />free to follow their own projects.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.jellypod.net/SWD/gallery-oct.html" width="425" height="400">text</iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-18671355283489895332010-10-04T22:22:00.013+01:002010-10-04T22:44:35.367+01:00Natural DyeingThe speaker at our September meeting was Helen Melvin (Fiery Felts) who spoke on natural dyeing. Beginning with her own early recollections of squeezing colour from crepe paper she enthralled us with the history of dyeing: from the earliest recognizable ‘dyed’ fragments from 30,000 years ago thought to be earth colours rubbed onto fabric, Queen Elizabeth the First’s remarks about ‘nasty, pernicious dye’ following poor attempts at a black to ‘modern’ colours from the other side of the world using eucalyptus.<br /><br />Helen showed us vibrant examples of yarn and fabric dyed from plants in her garden which included coreopsis, cosmos, indigo, dyer’s chamomile and many others. Examples of a variety of techniques for dyeing fabrics such as silk were discussed. Sun dyeing in kilner jars, fabric rolled up with coins, rusty nails or different flower heads even burying fabric in the compost heap were among several exciting possibilities.<br /><br />Helen makes wonderful landscapes of North Wales from dyed felt embellished with stitching and textiles. She displayed some of her work and sketchbooks.<br /><br />New, this year, to the National Garden Scheme of gardens open for Charity Helen’s dye garden may be visited by groups. Contact Helen for details of the garden and dyeing courses at helenmelvin@fieryfelts.co.uk or find other gardens in the area through www.ngs.org.uk (North East Wales) Blaen Wern, Bodfari, Denbighshire, LL16 4BT <br /><br />If you are in the ITV Wales area you may have seen Helen’s garden on ‘ Little Pieces of Paradise’ or the BBC children’s science programme ‘Nina and the Neurons’.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.jellypod.net/SWD/september10/index.html" width="425" height="600">text</iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-35797917749875526652010-07-31T16:38:00.000+01:002010-08-21T16:42:58.058+01:00Tablet WeavingOur July meeting was a talk and workshop on tablet (card) weaving by Guild members Chas Field and Sue Iddon.<br /> <br />Chas and Sue appeared on 'The One Show' on Friday July 23rd featuring their brave decision to have their long Viking locks cut off. The deed took place under the scissors of 'the Street Barber' at Hale Carnival in June and the money they have raised will go to the Little Princess charity who raise funds to provide young cancer sufferers with top quality wigs. If anyone else would like to sponsor them (they have raised £800..........wouldn't £1,000 be wonderful)! please get in touch with Chas or Sue.<br /> <br />Chas' talk provided a fascinating insight into the history of tablet weaving. Thought to date from the Iron Age, with an amazing variety of materials used to create the tablets, the craft provided decorative trimmings for garments. It was astonishing to learn that Vikings of high status had beautiful braid incorporating silk and silver.<br /> <br />So many intricate and colourful patterns can be created relatively easily and in no time at all Sue and Chas had us weaving stripes and chevrons on eight tablets with simple equipment.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.jellypod.net/SWD/gallery-july.html" width="420" height="450">text</iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-88658580987763340852010-05-31T19:37:00.003+01:002010-05-31T20:00:35.765+01:00Celebration Day for the Life of Joan MarslandGuest Speaker: Sue Lawty<br /><br />Following a eulogy about Joan’s life from Marjorie Tomsett and Joan’s niece Judette, who had come over from New Zealand, we were off on a whirling magic carpet ride through Sue Lawty’s life and work.<br /><br />We visited a young Sue with her mother who taught Sue sewing skills.<br /><br />We looked at some of the inspirational pieces from Bankfield Museum.<br /><br />Brief touch downs in places that had inspired Sue included Wales, Nairobi, Jordan, where Sue had been commissioned to produce tapestries for the British Embassy and High Commission, Bhutan, Australia and Tasmania, Morocco, Nepal, Majorca, Italy and the Pyrenees.<br /><br />We saw a fantastic piece of work made of tiny pieces of stone actually glued to the wall in the V & A and were treated to a look behind the scenes at conservation work and the reserve collections.<br /><br />The way Sue’s work is developing now is fascinating: ‘stones in space’ with suspended stone ladders and their shadows are inspiring work that darts from linen, lead, stone, shadows and the negative images left behind by beaten or rubbed work.<br /><br />It is well worth a look at the V&A website to see the World Beach collection of photographs gathered from around the world as a response to Sue’s ideas of creating work with stones:<br />www.vam.ac.uk/worldbeach and www.vam.ac.uk/suelawty<br />or just ‘Google’ up Sue to explore her vast body of work<br /><br />The audience, which included visitors from several neighbouring guilds, were kept spellbound until lunch time when they were able to browse the trading stands set up by KCG Trading, DT Crafts and the Threshing Barn.<br /><br />The day was rounded off in the traditional manner with tea and cakes!<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.jellypod.net/SWD/gallery-may.html" width="420" height="450">text</iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-78823380536702682002010-04-25T20:09:00.001+01:002010-05-31T20:01:05.924+01:00Avril led a workshop on colour blending as part of the April meeting.<br />Click on the photos to enlarge:<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.jellypod.net/SWD/gallery-april.html" width="420" height="450">text</iframe>North Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-67397665856372349042010-04-04T17:51:00.006+01:002010-04-04T18:01:59.316+01:00Ethnic Influences IntertwinedMembers enjoyed a talk on Ethnic Influences Intertwined from Jennie Parry on 27th March.<br />
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<iframe src="http://www.jellypod.net/SWD/gallery-white.html" width="420" height="650">text</iframe>North Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-20426047365378344472010-03-26T23:20:00.002+00:002010-03-26T23:29:22.940+00:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Ohvyt3b9mU9TOCm9hyphenhyphen3pR_Y4ft1YPClI9nLoE4j03Y3LggsRZBj1ZGJoFGvI2qrNC-dVxT9UkmLuIfO4aUfJLi3iHwdAcE1rAQ-eFLCdmxrPUwKv0AriDZiX_ThsltKcB5rcPd36dn0/s1600/guild+logo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 106px; height: 105px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Ohvyt3b9mU9TOCm9hyphenhyphen3pR_Y4ft1YPClI9nLoE4j03Y3LggsRZBj1ZGJoFGvI2qrNC-dVxT9UkmLuIfO4aUfJLi3iHwdAcE1rAQ-eFLCdmxrPUwKv0AriDZiX_ThsltKcB5rcPd36dn0/s400/guild+logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453088716767337906" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B-l1l-i-fiLLOTI3NGU1ZjctMjc2NS00NWQ0LTllNTctYmVmM2I3ODEwNjA3&hl=en">The Association of Guilds of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers Newsletter for March 2010</a>North Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-42413360435172170532009-04-30T21:00:00.003+01:002009-04-30T21:06:07.215+01:00The Guild's April meeting had members creating ply split mats:<br /><br /><div style="width:426px"><embed src="http://apps.rockyou.com/rockyou.swf?instanceid=136912897&ver=102906" quality="high" salign="lt" width="426" height="320" wmode="transparent" name="rockyou" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"/></embed></div>North Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-3805863570260436922009-04-20T19:38:00.001+01:002009-04-20T19:41:44.080+01:00For anyone coming to the April meeting and taking part in the workshop on the 25th, you will need to bring with you 2 or 3 colours of Aran knitting wool or rug or carpet yarn (this is 20% nylon 80% wool ). About 100-200grams will be plenty , in colours that work well together. I have some rug yarn if you are short.<br /><br />You also need a notebook and pen , tape measure , scissors , a large tapestry needle and 1 inch Sellotape (25mm), (matt sellotape doesn't stick so wellNorth Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-20413757251942533072009-04-03T22:17:00.009+01:002009-04-03T22:36:38.094+01:00March MeetingIn the morning guild members were treated to a talk by Magie Relph on indigo dyeing with an opportunity to look at and be inspired by some beautiful examples.<br /><div style="width:426px"><embed src="http://apps.rockyou.com/rockyou.swf?instanceid=135506369&ver=102906" quality="high" salign="lt" width="426" height="320" wmode="transparent" name="rockyou" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"/></embed></div><br /><br />The afternoon workshop saw members preparing and dyeing their own fabrics in the indigo bath.<br /><div style="width:426px"><embed src="http://apps.rockyou.com/rockyou.swf?instanceid=135506782&ver=102906" quality="high" salign="lt" width="426" height="320" wmode="transparent" name="rockyou" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"/></embed></div>North Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-13029440256057829692009-03-06T21:11:00.000+00:002009-03-15T21:16:42.953+00:00Antique Textile Fair 2009<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijYb4c6mhJrYiGprJEs31qo1JfUakj8fVnRETUN4r-RzDPVde1f3VnpKym39H599osVeT5j5HBss0S_lrQZyLWQFxlrtR6Pq2LIglfAHrrgyEssOyDCU9k-3P_RUkkrALBoXYdtzDd0gY/s1600-h/Cimg0035.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijYb4c6mhJrYiGprJEs31qo1JfUakj8fVnRETUN4r-RzDPVde1f3VnpKym39H599osVeT5j5HBss0S_lrQZyLWQFxlrtR6Pq2LIglfAHrrgyEssOyDCU9k-3P_RUkkrALBoXYdtzDd0gY/s320/Cimg0035.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313526157020789474" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifjxPYCv2tl0kfSzuIZkbv0Twek6LgaFiaRhLAkBVU02Pe_0qhZNbltJl6MkBs1pmWdNZT7JvNop0AQ3xnaq79SAMChY-npSAkb8xZOSi1o8w4Nb3jY4xIpi5gJuG28JUnTXr22WpYSAE/s1600-h/Cimg0036.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifjxPYCv2tl0kfSzuIZkbv0Twek6LgaFiaRhLAkBVU02Pe_0qhZNbltJl6MkBs1pmWdNZT7JvNop0AQ3xnaq79SAMChY-npSAkb8xZOSi1o8w4Nb3jY4xIpi5gJuG28JUnTXr22WpYSAE/s320/Cimg0036.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313526140593224450" /></a><br />Guild Members demonstrated their skills at the Antique Textile Fair 2009 in Fallowfield, Manchester.North Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-8326911893032010492009-03-01T09:17:00.011+00:002009-03-01T09:39:47.439+00:00February Meeting<div style="width: 426px;"><embed src="http://apps.rockyou.com/rockyou.swf?instanceid=133625511&ver=102906" quality="high" salign="lt" wmode="transparent" name="rockyou" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" width="426" height="320"></embed><br /></div><br />Members enjoyed a very busy day which included inkle loom weaving, spinning, weaving, knitting, lots of chatting and some delicious homemade cakes. Sales tables helped raise funds for the Guild.North Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-11867733951954263762009-02-24T10:53:00.001+00:002009-02-24T10:57:02.788+00:00Information for the Indigo Dyeing Talk and WorkshopIn the morning Magie will talk about the history of indigo, how it works and how to dye with it, finishing off with a selection of textiles to demonstrate the different techniques that can be used to create pattern with indigo.<br />In the afternoon we'll look at resist techniques based around folding and tying methods and prepare fabric ready for dyeing.<br /><br />What you need to bring:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Equipment:</span><br />Rubber gloves (without holes in them!)<br />Overalls and/or apron worn over old clothes and shoes<br />A bucket and plastic bags to take things home.<br />Resist equipment - Pegs , Elastic bands , marbles .<br />Magie has a selection of other things that can be used.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Fabrics:</span><br />All of the following fabrics and yarns dye well with indigo:<br />Cotton, linen , viscose , wool and silk.<br />White or coloured fabrics can be used. Fabric does not need to be pre-washed.<br />You should be able to dye at least 2 or 3 Fat Quarters (about 50cm/20ins square ) of fabric.<br />Small hanks of yarn - just a couple of metres. Wool yarn takes up alot of dye so no large hanks<br />of wool please!<br />Magie will have a selection of Fat Quarters, mostly cotton and silk, available to purchase on the day.North Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-75701342808408053652009-02-21T14:31:00.008+00:002009-03-28T20:21:54.601+00:00Programme 2009The Hall opens at 10am for a 10.30 start<br /><br />January 24th<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Val Bryant - spinning wheel research; recording our heritage.</span><br /><br />February 28th<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Members Day </span><br />With an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inkle_weaving">Inkle Weaving</a> theme for those who are interested.<br /><br />March 28th<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Magie Relph - Indigo; king of colours</span><br />Talk and short workshop. Magie runs the successful African Fabric shop online and at shows. She uses African art as a source for her lovely textiles and this talk and workshop is a must. Magie's enthusiasm is sure to inspire!<br /><br />April 25th<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Julie Hedges - Ply split mats</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOx2GX9JAy-TiwfgwgZvuEPCFM4MpiQ0PaqVWj7kC0eOsg9KVqoTZQRWylCJi-b4FVNvxvw6Z6RQ6oVe3dGA6bQs7t224UmTGzUz9Ne2FmbMpKlCTmCHvpoFY6G9S6Nnkn2GwHCpDeIbs/s1600-h/ply+mat.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 122px; height: 119px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOx2GX9JAy-TiwfgwgZvuEPCFM4MpiQ0PaqVWj7kC0eOsg9KVqoTZQRWylCJi-b4FVNvxvw6Z6RQ6oVe3dGA6bQs7t224UmTGzUz9Ne2FmbMpKlCTmCHvpoFY6G9S6Nnkn2GwHCpDeIbs/s320/ply+mat.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318336165742923090" /></a><br />Julie will talk us through her new technique which uses wool to create most attractive mats. This technique is easier on the eyes then ply split braiding!<br /><br /><br /><br />May 23rd and 24th<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Clothes for festivities, ceremonies and special occasions</span><br />A new talk by Diane and Jim Gaffney of Textiles Techniques. Glamour, glitter and gold, intricate weavings and stunning embroideries are all part of the costumes made and worn at festivals. The significance of the textiles is as fascinating as the way they are made. The Sunday will be a bookable workshop on Batik.<br /><br />June 27th<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Members Day</span><br />Woolfest weekend<br /><br />July 25th<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Members Day</span><br /><br />August<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Guild picnic</span><br /><br />September 26th<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Lynne Stein - Rag rug and needle felting workship and talk</span><br />Lynne is well known for her richly textural and vibrantly coloured textile surfaces and this workshop will stretch your creativity!<br /><br />October 24th<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Judith Ferns - Making books</span><br />Judith is a very talented felt and book maker. She designs the most intriguing hinges and opening methids to produce useful and attractive books. Books made in the workshop are sure to be of use later for recording our various textile explorations.<br /><br />November 28th<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">AGM - 11am</span><br />Competition and party. Bring a plate, KFS and a plate of food.<br />In the afternoon there will be a show and tell. Bring a project you have made in the year - it may be still under construction and may be of any discipline.North Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-82137817403861062232008-03-15T22:16:00.003+00:002008-03-15T22:24:57.502+00:00Kool Aid and Procion dyeing with Debbie Tomkies<span style="font-family:arial;">This Saturday (22nd March 2008) we have the first of two dyeing workshops with our in-house dyeing guru Debbie Tomkies. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">If you plan to take part in the workshop (free to members, small charge for non-members) please bring the following items:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">A selection of undyed natural animal (protein ) fibres, preferably white but pale colours may be dyed too.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Luggage tags/ labels/ plant labels on string to identify your fibres when they are soaking in the buckets.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Net washing bags to hold unspun fibres.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Apron</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Gloves</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Pen and notebook</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Small plastic bags to carry home damp fibre samples (sandwich/ freezer bags)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Old towel to dry your hands</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Large old towel to protect the floor from dye stains!</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Yarn sample packs containing a selection of protein-based yarns will be available on the day at £3.00 per pack from Debbie.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">An accessory pack including isposable apron, gloves and small bags will also be available for 50p.</span>North Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-55061081298070752402008-03-15T22:08:00.001+00:002008-03-15T22:15:56.408+00:00Antique Textile Fair<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlLROktxnfRo1b64A3TQgu0Bkmz9QZWuYvVEPtDkRlwYV-AlOByRYhcnMdLsp2GTPj3OEBFzESX7n822iUPW9IjpUvULWSlU30N3ZE08s48ZvCT8Hod-UEhcgnNKGtJaytfifISSywo40/s1600-h/DSC00162.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178095540236789634" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN_8EIkgwIxDL1WMUZqmB2lA6JU1Zpq3GQzMstQ1_1Aeh9N6HOB8m9dLr4x5hwnIYkNrNp6__J5V_5EDLGrdYsJY6ydtPro3435LP3U6PXMUSyMhMalfJOSfh9FSXpyXi544T5L93cOF4/s320/DSC00163.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Thank you to Flo, Jill and Pat who expertly maned (or wo-maned to be more accurate) the guild stand at the recent Antique Textile Fair in Manchester.</span></div>North Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-31665663388804888162008-03-08T20:42:00.005+00:002008-03-15T22:08:11.226+00:00Buttons in February<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoUmKpfFJLTEH15DdoPlNJhzYWp-JbczNu7wV3lW68OUsyGFkmTnP0VfFnAMTSUKrSVAAMhV3hnkDY0eW0KAKQwNAHQekkPbPkMOIhELzvr2BEwxTjL3fs8VRjRh3xHLjLgk1wEpsckIA/s1600-h/hand_made_buttons_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178092967551379250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoUmKpfFJLTEH15DdoPlNJhzYWp-JbczNu7wV3lW68OUsyGFkmTnP0VfFnAMTSUKrSVAAMhV3hnkDY0eW0KAKQwNAHQekkPbPkMOIhELzvr2BEwxTjL3fs8VRjRh3xHLjLgk1wEpsckIA/s320/hand_made_buttons_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQTg3aP_ytD5ZGFjwcP_GJW8X9ebbqZ8bXTgorW696_tPv5X9_oKlodcnBJvoe0BQ9FvGGprmUbeaSjdzYgCHdkQt55Jb4mBqaqzuSAIkvoHx2CxVssBCzevLdkbxLXPDN6MTsyMfDWHY/s1600-h/hand_made_buttons_2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178092971846346562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQTg3aP_ytD5ZGFjwcP_GJW8X9ebbqZ8bXTgorW696_tPv5X9_oKlodcnBJvoe0BQ9FvGGprmUbeaSjdzYgCHdkQt55Jb4mBqaqzuSAIkvoHx2CxVssBCzevLdkbxLXPDN6MTsyMfDWHY/s320/hand_made_buttons_2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5cwIMkqYO7PB_nbEutDLN4gm4jUsnDzjiMftzRXq5BVyhb7582pOL06_gBgtp5iBtizokOnNlKlxXgfPzWXu8uOiJaQr1LJWTS_cIu2EK-F66ERbW0h72DgiglpX5gVAzW6HEi9OvS-M/s1600-h/hand_made_buttons_3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178092971846346578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5cwIMkqYO7PB_nbEutDLN4gm4jUsnDzjiMftzRXq5BVyhb7582pOL06_gBgtp5iBtizokOnNlKlxXgfPzWXu8uOiJaQr1LJWTS_cIu2EK-F66ERbW0h72DgiglpX5gVAzW6HEi9OvS-M/s320/hand_made_buttons_3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsppydkrZAM9diVw5mKLwzKOvkiZWknTv9FqgpN7Cq55ZfC2mv3_vb31rwp4ssWtWVZmTEtDKJgi4ZKh0YVoURYLYXAb6Sem9OhbYBpfwDAyu8BujCmighntChZSDCNVMT-RZE0IiLZOY/s1600-h/hand_made_buttons_4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178092976141313890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsppydkrZAM9diVw5mKLwzKOvkiZWknTv9FqgpN7Cq55ZfC2mv3_vb31rwp4ssWtWVZmTEtDKJgi4ZKh0YVoURYLYXAb6Sem9OhbYBpfwDAyu8BujCmighntChZSDCNVMT-RZE0IiLZOY/s320/hand_made_buttons_4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEA4-LCn0w_d7waYBm7w2kEGkwfw7XmBCIj6e46sgbUUqHxpB_GCI2gDv6fDMZn19L1ndyyNDrwlc0YKPAWkgT1wg8vdX2zd1u2gFmgYMt_zc3KviAmjPFiDOFQyheSOGXVdb5ffiYUho/s1600-h/hand_made_buttons_5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178092989026215794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEA4-LCn0w_d7waYBm7w2kEGkwfw7XmBCIj6e46sgbUUqHxpB_GCI2gDv6fDMZn19L1ndyyNDrwlc0YKPAWkgT1wg8vdX2zd1u2gFmgYMt_zc3KviAmjPFiDOFQyheSOGXVdb5ffiYUho/s320/hand_made_buttons_5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Guest blogger- Christina Craig</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><strong>Workshop- Hand Made Buttons by Jethrotex Braidmakers</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />A fine time was had by all on our February workshop at the Guild when we learnt all about decorative buttons and made some beautiful examples. The day started with a talk from the Jethrotex Braidmakers who explained some of the history of decorative buttons, the bling of days gone by and an incredible status system for the wearer, mostly men! We were shown a variety of types of buttons including Leek (usually formed over a wooden circle), Dorset and Yorkshire which we attempted later in the day.<br /><br />We began by using crochet cotton to form the spokes of a wheel on our plastic templates (see pic.) and then stitched round and round in circles to fill in the gaps until we had a pretty circle which was then taken off the template, stuffed and gathered to produce a cute round button.<br /><br />I thought the finished buttons were extremely pretty and it was interesting to see how variegated yarns added an extra dimension to the piece. I’m not showing you mine though, perhaps pristine white thread wasn’t the best choice for a trial piece, it was pretty enough but not quite white when I’d finished, especially with fibres from my jumper mixed in! Even so, it was a lovely day and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves.<br /><br />As a new member of the guild, I have really enjoyed the warmth and friendliness of this group and am really looking forward to next month’s dyeing workshop. Watch this space!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><em>(Thank you Christina for great photographs and an excellent write up </em>:)<em> Ali)</em></span><br /><br /></span></div>North Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-56775603103949751222008-03-08T19:50:00.007+00:002008-03-08T20:42:31.356+00:00Longdraw January<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMiWtyzZUsrNguBWbQIx7vv5Z1SusQ0MUDJBkAMfmDlIJhxj2qLyNMbEX42fAAqZd06ehMRUkrII-Pv3-fLNjiiNJNm-B-nn1pbkfQFvHr8zCnmdSoP4i8tZM1KqTj2jnNz1u87Yitvk/s1600-h/DSC02288.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175468308741826290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMiWtyzZUsrNguBWbQIx7vv5Z1SusQ0MUDJBkAMfmDlIJhxj2qLyNMbEX42fAAqZd06ehMRUkrII-Pv3-fLNjiiNJNm-B-nn1pbkfQFvHr8zCnmdSoP4i8tZM1KqTj2jnNz1u87Yitvk/s320/DSC02288.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> Our first meeting of 2008 was almost full to the brim as you can see. It's just as well that we have now hired the largest of the two halls at Croft Village Hall otherwise we would have been spinning on each other's laps!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The theme for this meeting was Longdraw spinning and we had our resident expert Val Bryant on hand to run our workshop and give her advice on how best to master this important method of spinning.</span><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175469807685412610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha_5q5PUJ8NFK4zq1v0LCu8NLbxnqs_Knl0UaP-Fpw6d3QvPgTs1xDC2cLheshyjR6ZygQvRmUnkM-8tYLhYUppfZJ3_e-VZu_qhcdUEq9iNDj32VCcYxwf0T57Y87zszOiYOnZzxrdZ8/s320/DSC02284.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175470748283250450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAb24gFarUPxVNODsTsP3FqggfsZtCcYuNIi9XhZ4tVaPmyXIq1BYLipSgdPi3ZbOCNqbSxdJUDwcacBhgh1fU7du0tXfzuC4U74MkAubjsiLCKNSqyPQA3saGBbUH04m1-n2AotAeeV4/s320/DSC02289.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175470877132269346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYEnZHZBFUann-ENhXDMz9gA1ZK840YrBM8u89WAGwG-wHTbcYFp9rE1g6nnbCkrpGUbrJlAeBiRGqzYUIygLxI8LRvPLGLonj3tBBHiBfyZrO5zTOSNZZ0DGIb4eBoTpiy1kggNOo8PA/s320/DSC02290.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;">By the end of the day there were certainly a few converts.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Thank you Val for a very enjoyable day.<br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>North Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-20097275564724561792008-03-03T20:48:00.002+00:002008-03-03T20:55:58.927+00:00Programme 2008<span style="font-family:arial;">Our programme of meetings for 2008:</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>January 26th:<br /></strong>Spinning long draw with Val Bryant<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>February 23rd:<br /></strong>Yorkshire Buttons<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>March 22nd:</strong><br />Kool Aid and Procion dyeing with Debbie Tomkies<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>April 12/13th:<br /></strong>Workshop: Earthue Dyes with Debbie Tomkies (bookable)<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>April 26th:</strong><br />Members day<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>May 24th:</strong><br />Members’ day, silk paper with Judy Jones<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>June 28th:<br /></strong></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Members day (Woolfest Weekend)<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>July 26th:<br /></strong></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Water, Ice and Snow talk with Val Hughes<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>September 27th:<br /></strong></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Members’ Day, Weaving with colour, Janet Philips<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>October 25/ 26th:</strong> </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Bookable workshop with Jane Feltham (South American textiles)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>November 23rd:</strong><br />AGM/ Competition/ Christmas party</span>North Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-26912370643551905812008-03-03T20:25:00.002+00:002008-03-03T20:48:20.468+00:00Spinning and Weaving Demonstrations 2008<span style="font-family:arial;">The North Cheshire Guild of Spinners Weavers and Dyers will be demonstrating spinning and weaving at the following events in 2008:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">March 9th Antique Textile Fair Manchester<br /><br />May 17th & May 18th Arley Horse Trials<br /><br />May 31st & June 1st Tabley Country Fair<br /><br />June TBA Knutsford Heritage Centre<br /><br />June 17th & June 18th Cheshire Show<br /><br />August 17th Peover Country Fair<br /><br />September 28th Home Farm Tatton<br />(Guild weekend)</span>North Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-44633127643981682522007-12-02T20:03:00.000+00:002007-12-02T20:21:39.814+00:00Christmas in November and our AGM<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNcziq3QUBC7dPdvELoqAgaw3PqcR7HzSBzCQ_d1QBckqtDAaYo7Xtp5XOSCwv_5ZVA3hDt9XK2GFma73iZbgF1sRtVwM_0fZeEhfqbpjyM8H2qbMOAkM1o9empN0PtFFIrPQDASLnScw/s1600-r/DSC00065.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139472070286671298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1idF_A6NKwkQMJr2lYUwjA9a2GJBKViezJzxJkzqAzeixspm7UD5ZTpc-jXAkb8AW1myrIXjaArM_MTx6iGLF_eArky94ecUG6BPpKTIUQLTCHHqDrOOgmT8BnhaVOEV4SGOWBhAje0/s320/DSC00065.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">This year has literally flown hence the AGM and Christmas part on November seemed to arrived almost by surprise!</span></div><br /><p><span style="font-family:Arial;">The day started with the AGM. Our Chair, Janet resigned at the end of her three year stint and there were three new appointments to the committee plus some changes in positions between existing committee members. Janice was appointed the new Chairperson at the end of the meeting by the committee.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:Arial;">As many members had submitted items for our exhibition there were fewer entries to the competition than usual but that certainly didn't mean a lowering of any standards. </span></p><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139469862673481106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgdb0J9oOgP18UShTmTNlospOVqCImo6jJj35K0IDdXJ_VzQg9U13OtSfW6xei9H4IhE4pEAy-hW29hK5HmOsSq0fgAbIf8igHjlou8jNYBlxQSf7LyAeFmO1SZzbXlFR43gLOF7eFlbo/s320/DSC00062.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139469875558383026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispXHFsMKzKmpsZWp2U7VZqQVEG1zbaazxqHvxeJVYFhVvhKZEGPeb80xg-010a7-JKVMetFG65f6f2Uxpf70GveQecojhBq1nbe-yIHIupE0fLhfNuB1GbTbzHrb8VZTaKDSM_Kcncd4/s320/DSC00064.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139469866968448418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKlhNJn396lzSZrcpzRmqGpBDuXRDdSVu7znN225x7Ua9LoJAS-4alyIwq7lL_92t2nmctnLV2pcQDQNgmK9cunJ_q-AireWswN06Ix-DlgQtFp0xcVSHB1Qk12FSPfankLLbf6swzDMg/s320/DSC00063.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139469858378513794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzzjzDZwwmCtHipPfZ5BE1XVKEE7J634otMUfubChmn3P6qb3aEiGWqXvA3Yvnyhri-Z2Wc_Uefq0B2H3hpvuAyg6C5ArNtH1WJjR8jJ8sM5vNyPX_K3SFwWD7lRyTa26SgQVeKF2aegA/s320/DSC00060.JPG" border="0" /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">The winners in each category were as follows:</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Spinning - Joan</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Dyeing - Kate</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Weaving - Averil</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Congratulations to all of the winners and to everyone who took part.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">We then enjoyed a wonderful spread for lunch before a "show and tell" of projects and our final farewells for the year! Let's hope our next year will be as successful and 2007 and more.</span></div>North Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-12375761874753759862007-12-02T19:40:00.000+00:002007-12-02T20:02:10.393+00:00Baskets in October<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzggYVNsZgT4_uQr3zHLxM47-WucQScvehj-Gqwn3lw0342d9Ozyq3hjlkl2Gz9Va8i0AY1FalxutraoziEJzFaufgaCz61GGRDUgJCQOy81FzL3w0zn223Yps32oJYSpCwuhta1eckLM/s1600-r/DSC02143.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139465404497427746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4GMAInqt9XA_DH4sAYyzHIIhiY1AHlDqLW7CrQuXdWBJlOqbhWb2CI3IPqghCXo_i9eXMLHEGAr9maX9bCaL2ymJ70WqsxHz7tfsasri1dH75ORRpemOz47KTpHGnXbzKiUghA91ID3o/s320/DSC02143.JPG" border="0" /></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;">(Sorry for the delay in posting but so much has been happening with our Guild I'm still playing catch up with our recent events!)</span><br /></em><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">October's meeting was our busiest yet with the hall literally bursting at the seams. Our membership is now up to a record breaking level of forty members. We also had some visitors for Averil's workshop on soft basketry.<br /><br />The day started with a quick exercise in making a traditional Maori friendship flower. Here you see us "swords at the ready" before starting to weave a flower and some final results. The flowers dry into a lovely golden colour. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139465593475988786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1oi4FQr1t-fY4lUUldlzg6UxCdPEpDyN-fPpXNbiZupBe5SWvA2kAt9KYuRkXGBwcrL7eHGyXAcZzzU5XoaKDFL2XvwFdKBLz78b7e97SezjarCjIv7k-K1fCx-9Y4hTcZ5M3qJd6cA/s320/DSC02146.JPG" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139465958548208962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY20S29dynmcppqrIS7CLsaL9_2yK_Kbv0hNdPzMwJ4kJYZgV4oEXoRtetB-uYXpwHVlNZ5EI9xTIVYy7DWj1U80dSpo8GISS2sSfiuaCAhm5slU6oV6Q9fuEPUrIGAvu_kb1EPOVG1XQ/s320/DSC02149.JPG" border="0" /><br />In the afternoon Averil demonstrated the art of creating a small basket from Daffodil leaves. Skills were quickly developed and by the end of the day most participants took away their basket and some material to finish their basket at home. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139466254900952402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHNMgCKGfvWTyBz-BJCaoJ-kmbtxYk4eEGMgqXbIt2EKSFLY2FXevaUfdXM9eh722KmAXqzjqma_NRKQXY3BxQ7xJan2kqO9aTDpRu5VljX9cbbVF3kV3t-7JWRlWaWOVldy0bIk_JjnY/s320/DSC02152.JPG" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139466538368793954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCPgGEXOkvjPi_pUqziV5N9UgFfy6sybbXMmJIiQFs9SND8ZFNyeMRnkEfQFGcgZtDk7p8tOyEUnqCII1s-EHXItTqPJMbpIaYLVHne723I82RIGpYUBEdCQby9_utjsDfomVteOC87lo/s320/DSC02151.JPG" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139466851901406578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhphWXHtqDx7wSlY090JdlOcyK2E6y95SdXOqUXRsEm0gUP1R_EcKz5xb2UJvllgE5V6uNe1DSzLj-1ALgb6SVvy_HGMlqAuEtXHrLUcV3ry48Eg1gIpYM8vtewl7juI6-bv7QikfKaGdw/s320/DSC02159.JPG" border="0" /><br />A special thanks goes to Averil for her hard work in preparing such and exciting workshop.</span></div>North Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-71942921671119813472007-11-21T21:21:00.000+00:002007-11-21T21:27:12.720+00:00Exhibition 2007<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHSGRQJ0PgmgaOy4Y6j4LLro6z7BlrbvyzDYLQxMqWICMkHpsNqfX-uxq15Z5dkI5p_mOtSSynWFS5uJG6JlK83U3LIv-kSL4o8-n-t_T1C04lSUmR6WF-20zV4hhtN4zI4W4nW_jMXIE/s1600-h/DSC00051.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135408251420525922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHSGRQJ0PgmgaOy4Y6j4LLro6z7BlrbvyzDYLQxMqWICMkHpsNqfX-uxq15Z5dkI5p_mOtSSynWFS5uJG6JlK83U3LIv-kSL4o8-n-t_T1C04lSUmR6WF-20zV4hhtN4zI4W4nW_jMXIE/s320/DSC00051.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Our exhibition opened at the end of October with a private view which was very well attended. It will run until the beginning of the new year at the <a href="http://www.castle-park-arts.co.uk/">Castle Park Arts Centre </a>in Frodsham, Cheshire.</div>North Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909141227543314688.post-1365867381330847952007-10-02T20:21:00.000+01:002007-10-02T20:22:31.621+01:00Weaving Warrington's Past<span style="font-family:arial;">At our meeting on September 22, Kit Heald of the Warrington Historical and Archaeological Society spoke on the links between our crafts and Warrington’s long history and really widened our knowledge of the area.<br />A settlement at the lowest crossing point on the River Mersey, Warrington existed as a community in the tribal era before the Romans took control from the area around what we now know as Stockton Heath. We learned that Wilderspool Causeway was exactly that – a road through the surrounding wetlands. <br />In this wet and marshy land flax and hemp were grown and production of linen and canvas became one of the main industries of the town. In 1686 there were 16 hempyards around the town supplying the fibre for the manufacture, locally, of sailcloth to equip the huge fleets of galleons which defended these islands. It is ironic to learn that in those days peace meant real hardship for people who produced sails.<br />In the eighteenth century the manufacture of fustian grew and continued along with canvas. Fustian is woven from a mixture of fibres and is a hardwearing fabric with a pile which had to be cut by hand by skilled workers. Cockhedge Mill was a spinning mill which closed in 1960.<br />Warrington was never a one-industry town. It was involved in wire making (of course!), tanning, soap manufacture, shipping, brewing, file making, glass manufacture, sugar refining and pin making, to name the main ones. It is good to know that our crafts of spinning, weaving and dyeing were among the earliest of Warrington’s trades and that we are continuing the history of the area.</span>North Cheshire Guildhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361485266795529615noreply@blogger.com1