I had noted that Brecknock Spinners, Weavers and Dyers were having an Open Day at Llangorse Community Centre today. I debated whether to go, because of the price of fuel, but decided it was only held once a year, and I wanted to do a recce as I was thinking of joining them.
There was what looked like a hail storm by the Brecon Beacons.
I was glad I was not out walking the footpaths that way . . .
The group covers spinning, and weaving and dyeing, and knitting, crochet etc. Quite a wide range of crafting interests. I want to get back to spinning again but need someone to set my wheel up as it needs oiling and tensioning. I also want to have lessons in drop spindle spinning as I have gotten cack-handed at that.
This beautiful piece is all crochet, and was fabulous. Apparently straightforward to work as well as just a couple of the basic stitches used.
Isn't this lovely? It normally hangs in the church.
Apparently you don't need to rett the nettles to get the fibre from them - you can just dry the stems and the fine fibres are inside.
The needle felting was well done too - I especially liked the Fungi. Did I feel tempted to join them? Yes I did. First meeting will be 24th April and I am looking forward to it.
Here is Rosie, taken on Thursday. "It's MY house"!!! She looks like a disgruntled barmaid :)
Finally, just before a heavy shower, my Variegated Pieris - SO pretty at the moment.
I have got all my clothes and things organized to go to Denmark. Gabby will come here after work tomorrow.
L. Whale had one lot of antibiotics (in butter) but has refused any more and isn't keen on eating anything I put down for him. Pam, who is feeding them for me whilst I'm away, is not going to be able to tempt him either. Yeesh. I will be fretting all the time I am away.
I don't have to cook tonight as Ed and Sam have invited me down for a belated birthday meal. They are such good neighbours. Sam isn't always there but when he is he has been helping Ed do the improvements to the house. So, I had best put my bra back on and get into jeans instead of sloppy joe pajama bottoms!
Rosie is indeed looking quite put out!
ReplyDeleteAnimals who won't take meds are a worry. Last year when Willis had the festered bite wound I knew I couldn't get pills or liquid meds down him. The vet gave him an injection of a slow-release antibiotic. It worked in his case, but I was warned in cases of a respiratory illness [for instance] it is not as effective.
Have a good vacation!
She's a proper character! Well, that was what I thought they might do for L. Whale, esp. as I was about to go off on holiday. Pam and I are going to try and snip the bit of nail off ourselves.
DeleteI've seen people doing spindle threading here and I admire their patience, it looks like a specialized thing, I'm just happy I know how to crochet.
ReplyDeleteI had another try with my drop spindle last night - much more practice needed. I could do it once . . .
DeleteI do like the banner that normally hangs in the church. It sounds a lovely group to join. I've always fancied having a go at felting but I don't think I have the patience. I hope you have a lovely holiday and that L. Whale is ok while you are away.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness Rosie does look a bit disgruntled. Oh how I wish we had something like that gathering here.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful trip.
God bless.