KNITTED GLOVES OF THE BRITISH ISLES The May meeting of the Eden Valley Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers saw a fascinating talk by Dr Angharad Thomas on ‘Knitted gloves of the British Isles’. She concentrated on the patterned gloves made in Sanquhar, in the Scottish Borders, and in our Cumbrian Dent, and had many... Continue Reading →
Sue's workshop began with a show of absolutely remarkable skeins. Yarn spun from the same wools but in varying ways to produce astonishingly different results. Who knew? The process started with combing, using terrifyingly pronged combs to produce beautiful fluff from long stapled fleece in readiness for spinning. We were taught a new method aimed... Continue Reading →
August's Drop Spindle workshop, run by Carrie, was very well attended. In fact there were more members in the small meeting room drop spindling than were outside in the main hall doing their own thing (some of which were also drop spindling!). A vast variety of spindles were brought along by Carrie to try and... Continue Reading →
June 2025 This month's meeting brought some of our very lucky members a visit from Jan Beadle along with 8 looms already warped up and ready to fly. And fly they did as you can see from these stunning results. What a fabulous set of colourful work was created by our impressive members, superbly guided... Continue Reading →
April 26th 2025 found a happy handful of knitters of varying competences learning how to manage clever finishing touches to our knitted pieces, all thanks to Judith's extensive expertise (as a WI judge). We mastered mattress stitch in two ways, and knitting on a pocket as an afterthought, amongst discovering other great tips. Now we... Continue Reading →
Eden Valley Guild is delighted to bring you an inspiring exhibition of Heather's amazing weaving, braiding and tapestry weaving at Keswick Museum and Art Gallery from April 29th - 15th June 2025. Heather was the Guild's Chair in 2024 before passing away in September 2024. EVGSWD would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Heather's... Continue Reading →
Shelagh took over the Chair following Heather’s sad death in September last year and she gave an excellent end of year report. We gladly welcomed Judith as our new Chair. Denise was voted onto the committee as she has already made sterling work with the library. Kathy too has joined and she and Debbie will... Continue Reading →
October 2024 Members and visitors were treated to the new annual Betty Brame memorial talk. The inaugural year brought us the brilliant artist, tapestry weaver, designer and teacher, Sue Lawty talked about her weaving and textile experiences from many trips to the stunning, fascinating and remote country of Bhutan in the Himalaya. Sue, whose art... Continue Reading →
September 2024 Guild members were treated to a day of learning Mosaic (or slip stitch) knitting techniques run by our own Judith Edwards. We were given the opportunity to learn at least 14 different complex and fascinating patterns expertly presented and tutored by Judith. The day was unusually quiet (for us!) as members concentrated hard... Continue Reading →
August 2024 This meeting was a particularly emotional one for our members. Heather Seddon, our Chair and inspiring and gifted member for many years stood down due to ill-health. She was presented with a bouquet and gave an uplifting farewell speech. Heather will be very much missed. Ten members were treated to a tapestry weaving... Continue Reading →
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