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  • April 2019

    April 2019

    Anne Lavene We had a larger than usual group [38] this month, because we had a special visitor. Anne brought a fantastic collection of garments and patterns in her unique style, and inspired us all with her approach to machine knitting. She described how she was familiar with it from a very early age, through Read more

  • March 2019

    March 2019

    Bags Our meeting today was focused on bags made with any kind of fabric, including machine knitting. Several members brought their home made bags, and Pat led the way with an outstanding collection, explaining the method and rationale of construction for each type. A pictorial overview of what was on show is here And there Read more

  • February

    Plating and Weaving This meeting was divided into two ways of making fabric by incorporating different yarns: plating, where one yarn lies behind the other in the fabric, and weaving, where the thicker yarn is woven between the thinner yarn threads, which are knitted.   We demonstrated how to thread Brother and Knitmaster machines for Read more

  • January 2019

    January 2019

    January 2019 To start the New Year, we had an open meeting, where no specific demonstrations were planned, but machines were out, mini demos took place, and lots of chat ensued. It was a small turnout, partly caused, we think, by a road block in Long Buckby, which made for some interesting journeys. Key attraction Read more

  • Rapture

    Rapture

    Rapture Is it a wrap or a poncho? It is neither, but a cleverly designed garment by Pat! Free pattern available here Read more

  • Calendar 2019

    Calendar 2019

    Click on calendar to download a pdf Read more