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Open Meeting This meeting had no theme, but was intended as a discussion/ impromptu demonstration get-together. We had a brief show and tell, with me [Lynda] showing my hand knitted patchwork waistcoat, the pattern of which is in the newsletter here. Jacqui showed a circular yoke jumper she had made at a Clair Crowston workshop, which Read more

Tassels with Erica Thomson Another fascinating demonstration and talk by Erica, in which she showed us tassels made on the knitting machine. She described how she worked out a method for speeding up tassel making, normally a slow process, by using the knitting machine for most parts, as well as using an electric drill to Read more

Soft Furnishing This meeting was part demonstration, part show and tell, but started with a look at various different items machine knitted, including a clock, a wall hanging/shawl, lots of cushions, and a few throws. Joining was demonstrated and discussed, some of which are mentioned in the newsletter.  Other crafts, sewing and hand knitting were Read more