Saturday, February 17, 2024

DCWS Meeting February 13, 2024

SHOW & TELL AND MAGAZINE REVIEW

Another very lively Show & Tell and Magazine Review!

Show & Tell

Dianne showed us the litte bag she.made as part of a Flax Project.

From flax to woven linen


Helen showed us a sweater (hand spun morino and silk), a shawl (alpaca and mohair) and a scarf (supplementary warp).











You never know what you can find in a second hand store .... Helen found a felted garment at the Beacon Community Services - Thrift Shop in Sidney where she is working as a volunteer.



Cathy talked about the difficulties in assembling a blanket made of squares. 


How to sew the strips?



Joyce showed us a scarf (bamboo) and another beautiful woven piece (light and dark).





Johanne showed us all the toques she knitted. JoAnne showed us how she blocks her toques by letting them dry on a balloon.


The red toque is on a balloon.



Marie-José showed us a bobbin winder that was made for her using parts of an old sewing machine.

Think "recycling"


Also, she showed a shawl she weaved.

8/2 100% wool, 2/2 twill and basket weave


Lynne showed us socks she knitted.




Thanks everyone for showing your projects. It is very interesting and stimulating as always.