April 2019-Summer is definitely on its way. A bright and sunny afternoon, although a little chilly in the Spring breeze. Just right for a little crafting and friendly chatter. Show and Tell had us all drooling over two modular style cushions knitted in variegated yarn in hues of greys and lilac, such a soothing blend of …
February 2019-Here we are at the start of a new year – where did the last year go to?! Time seems to fly when you’ve lots to keep yourself busy. The January sales are a good time to stock up with materials and resources for next Christmas, even if you don’t know yet what gifts you …
December 2018-What a lovely variety of makes were shown at our ‘Show & Tell’ session. A beautiful pouffe made from sun-ray sections of assorted blue fabrics was amazing; unique greeting cards embellished with quilling; a knitted teddy bear; a toddlers jumper knitted with some clever decorative yarns giving a fairisle look; a small handmade album/notebook and …
November 2018-How lovely it was to meet again after the summer break. There was much to natter about as we caught up with who had been doing what. A long, hot summer it might have been but, for some, it had been a very crafty one too as we discovered in our ‘Show and Tell’ session. …
October 2018-The Knit & Stitch craft group will soon be restarting after its summer break. Hasn’t it been a lovely summer? There has been plenty of time to get into the garden, go on lovely little trips out and do some summer stitching. So much easier on the eyes when the light is good and colours …
July 2018-The group now has its summer closure, so there will be no meeting during July, August or September. The next meeting will be on the 3rd Monday of October. Next meeting: Monday 15 October 2–4pm at Ashford Carbonel village hall. Everyone welcome. Janice Forsyth
March 2018-Our March meeting was full of lively chatter, bringing the sun out and giving a warm feeling which ignored the ice and snow outside. Show and tell included a crocheted Easter bunny nibbling on a needle felted carrot; a beautiful knitted blue tit; embroidered and beaded brooches of seahorse and owl; the beginnings of a …
February 2018-Our February session started with some people sharing what they had been up to craftwise since our last meeting. A photo of the lovely knitted jacket which had now been completed was passed around. The actual garment was already being much worn and loved by its proud owner! A beautiful, colourful piece of needlefelting had …
January 2018-What a lovely way to start the new year. A cosy gathering of friendly people sharing skills and experiences and having a good natter. Our January session started with sharing ideas on how to knit a little jacket without the original pattern. Some people do enjoy a challenge! Using an old jacket as a guide, …
December 2017-What a lovely busy and bustling afternoon. ‘Show and Tell’ had a variety of pieces to show. Some colourful crotched creatures will be putting smiles on some young faces this Xmas; a sewing roll inspired by one of last month’s items; a pyrographed notebook; some knitted macaroon ‘biscuits’ which looked good enough to eat; some …
