Today's knitting group was the biggest ever. Ten people at the largest point. Mostly beginners wanting lessons, but the prepared librarian had flyers about beginner projects and tools and yarn.
So a couple of younger people created bookmarks from the instructions, needing little help, and three other friends, with their children, learned a crochet chain from the member who is willing to show them.
And she also worked on repairing moth damage in a red cape, inventively doing needle felting.
Conversation was largely about the work at hand, but also ranged over wearing capes, European trains, drawn thread work, convent teaching in dress making and the fiber arts, teaching voice, hip replacement, Tai chi camp, knitting needles on planes, and more.
It was good to be in the group again. My own project is not going well. I may reduce it to balls of yarn and think again.
Textiles and Tea was about the work of a weaver's weaver, Laura Fry, whose yardage for designers is famous, along with her meticulous finishing techniques and the ergonomics of working at a floor loom.
She wrote a classic book about weaving better and has a blog, on Blogger, Weaving a Life, for which I signed up as a follower, where she gives excellent technical advice.
Speaking of fabric, I ordered a length of beautiful Irish linen from Burnley and Trowbridge, enough to make a dress. Or something else nice. I love handling linen.
And this is historically accurate to design. Think Georgette Heyer, Faro's Daughter...
Beautiful post. I’ve never crocheted nor knitted nor woven, but I would enjoy your group. Yes, protect your peace.
ReplyDeleteYou could come to draw.
DeleteIt's good to see young ones learning crafts. My 6-year-old grandson wanted me to teach him how to knit. He picked it up quickly and started teaching his friends.
ReplyDeleteThis group is for adults. There are classes galore for kids, at all the libraries I know. But groups are really for adults to chat together, for some of them a treasured chance to do something for themselves. All too often parents take their children to classes, and neglect themselves.
DeleteNo doubt you and they were happy to have you back in the fold.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was a good meeting
DeleteAnother wonderful plant drawing!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I wish I could remember the name of the plant with big leaves.
DeleteIt is nice that someone took time with the beginners it is a good hobby.
ReplyDeleteI agree I am trying not to listen to the news lately I was getting so wound up about things. I am thankful for my hobbies they give me peace.
Cathy