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Patchwork Shopping Bag

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20th Oct 2011
September 2011

Sewing Machine Techniques for Machine Knitters This was our last meeting at the United Reformed Church, and we had Erica Thompson as our visiting speaker. She entertained and informed us with tips and hints about using a sewing machine, then showed us how to finish knitwear on the machine. She also brought patterns, information sheets,… Read more

20th Sep 2011
summer workshop 2011

August 22nd 2011 Pattern Drafting and the Application of Machine Knitting techniques This workshop was held at Crick Old School House, and it was our first event there. We were overwhelmed by the speed at which tickets sold, and this enthusiasm was matched on the day. We spent some time using software to create patterns,… Read more

1st Sep 2011
August 2011

August 8th 2011 This meeting was held in the Long Buckby Community Centre instead of our usual venue. We wanted to see if this alternative venue was more suited to our needs – and it was! Although upstairs, the venue has a good lift, and a very comfortable meeting room. We began with a show… Read more

9th Aug 2011
Knit and Natter

Knit and Natter is our annual full day October event, featuring machine knitting, hand knitting and crochet. Read more

7th Aug 2011
July 2011

July 11th 2011 Embellishing using Gadgets This was not the official title to our meeting, but it could easily have been! The club committee, minus Pat, took over, with Brenda producing a marvellous Strawberry Tea, Lynda demonstrating wire knitting, and Fran using the aforementioned gadgets to produce bobbles, tassels and braids. Wire knitting Club member… Read more

13th Jul 2011