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June 2018

Using the Sewing Machine for Machine Knitters Erica Thomson was back for a demonstration of her sewing machine expertise, as well as lots of other interesting ideas. She showed us a little of her ply split braiding, her Kumihimo wire braiding and lots more. The sewing machine techniques were inspirational to those whose sewing machines Read more

12th Jun 2018
May 2018

Lace Technology This meeting was about how lace is formed, and its different formations. We looked at hand manipulation, the Brother lace carriage, the Knitmaster/Silver lace carriage, tuck lace and punch lace. It is obviously a popular choice since the Guild of Machine Knitters featured it in their current newsletter too! Our newsletter can be Read more

18th May 2018
April 2018

Necklines This meeting covered a range of necklines and treatments, described in our newsletter [download here]. Pat also demonstrated knitting a round neckline using holding position. And then there was a yarn sale! Lots of people went home with huge bags, some with huge boxes. Read more

11th Apr 2018
March 2018

Bill King We had a packed house for a fantastic session with Bill King, who brought us an array of his sample designs, a wealth of knowledge and some insight into his introduction to textile design and inspirations. Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:”Table Normal”; Read more

14th Mar 2018
Rabbit Lovey

Pat has produced these charming baby comforters, pattern here. White Rabbit Lovey Read more

3rd Mar 2018
2018

Club member, Susan, has sent in these photos of her garments to inspire us [and she certainly has!] First project since knitting in 1992 was a 4-ply cotton bolero on BROTHER std gauge machine with built in knitleader. I traced the pattern pieces from an existing favourite East shrug using baking parchment and then Read more

2nd Mar 2018