Long time, no Blog.....

It has been so busy, what with teaching, events and family crises that I have barely had time to weave recently, let alone update my blog.

But here at last is a photo of one of my latest creations-a deflected double weave scarf in wool and cotton, fresh from the loom.

This Sunday, December 7th, is the Victorian Christmas Fair at Helmshore Mills Textile Museum, and this year I am donating all my proceeds to Northern Greyhound Rescue. We have had our beautiful rescue greyhound, Tess, for 2 years now, and can't imagine life without her. This organisation does a fabulous job but are always in need of donations and volunteers.

Yarndale in Skipton!

Don't forget it's Yarndale this weekend if you can get to Skipton-just click on the badge on this blog homepage to go straight to the Yarndale website.

As well as my usual yarns and wool batts, I will be taking these fine wool scarves, handwoven in a 16 shaft herringbone design. I really must get that new camera-or a new phone with a better camera on it!

Forthcoming Felt-making Workshop

On Saturday 4th October I shall be running an introductory workshop in making felt fabric from wool fibres, at Fine Yarns wool shop in Horwich, near Bolton. Places are limited, so for more information ring Bridie on 07846 164589 or email me via this blog.

Wonderful Woolfest!

Had a great time again at Woolfest-wonderful to catch up with old friends and make new ones, and put some faces to names! Many thanks to my team of helpers-Pat, Alice and Louise-especially for being such stars at packing up time on Saturday! We were up and away while others were still scratching their heads! Roll on next year!

Weaving Workshop in the Dordogne!

If you are interested, you can contact me directly at janesflanagan@yahoo.co.uk for more information!

New Stock in my Online Shop!

I have been busy on the computer adding lots of new shades in the Estonian wool batts to my Online Shop! There is now a great deal more choice of colours in this beautiful product, which is ideal for all types of wet and dry felt making as well as for spinning on a drop spindle or spinning wheel. Here is just a selection to whet your appetite.

I will shortly be adding my new range of colours in the 8/3 and 8/2 wool yarns, so keep a look out for these.

                         

News!

I shall be having a stand again at Woolfest in Cockermouth, June 27/8th and Yarndale in Skipton, September 27/8th so do come along and see me!

I have just had this new delivery of beautiful Estonian yarns and batts-the photos don't do them justice-I need to start using a better camera-and soon!

 

Tablet Weaving

My first attempt at tablet weaving on the Schacht Cricket loom, in preparation for Anglo Saxon school workshops at the end of this month. A few technical hitches to start with but going well now!

Fine Yarns Wool shop opens in Horwich

My lovely friend Bridie has just opened a brand new wool shop in Horwich, so I just had to pop down and wish her well in her new venture. Photos are a bit blurred as taken on my phone. But all looking fabulous!

Knit and Stitch Show at the Rheged, Cumbria

This Sunday 6th April I will be at the Rheged exhibition centre in Pentith for the Knit and Stitch event, open from 10am to 4pm.

 www.rheged.com/knit-and-stitch-show

I shall have a selection of wool yarns and batts and some of the lovely new wool and linen yarns, as well as felt making kits and other textiley bits and bobs. Hope to see you there!

Gremlins banished....

The website Shop is now working properly again. The problem was due to an update to the plugin interfering with the settings. Oooh! I sound like I know what I am talking about!

All I need to do now is upload details of all the new stock, especially the wool/linen yarns.

Website gremlins.....

Huge apologies to anyone who has been trying to buy any wool or yarn from my website recently-a customer has just alerted me to the fact that it is impossible to proceed to Checkout-I thought things were quiet- so if you would like to order anything just email me and I will process the order that way. I hope to get things sorted out as soon as possible! Grrrrrrr

Weekend of Weaving at Waddow

Well, the weekend is over and my head is slowly ceasing to spin. Lovely to meet up with weaving friends and make new ones too. I thoroughly enjoyed every exhausting minute of it and have already booked Waddow Hall for a return visit at the same time next year. Quite an assortment of looms, projects, colour schemes and personalities, all rubbing along well together. Roll on next February!

Memories of Traditional Textiles in Peru

I have been preparing a short talk for during this weekends workshop in Clitheroe, and just wanted to share some of the photos I have just rediscovered. Taken in 2008 during our visit to the Centre for Traditional Textiles in Cusco and to two remote weaving communities in the surrounding area, Chinchero and Pitumarca, under the care and guidance of Nilda Callanaupa. Happy days and glorious memories.

Busy, busy, busy....

It's been a hectic few weeks....the horsehair weaving is finished, a shipment of beautiful new wool batts and yarn has arrived (and the website needs updating) and I have been doing lots of teaching.

Below are 2 photos of a scarf designed and woven by Jen, who came for a day of weaving after her husband bought her a day of tuition with me as a Christmas present!
We had a lovely day and the resulting scarf is a wonderful example of what a complete beginner can achieve!

Next on the agenda is the Wonderful Weekend of Weaving at Waddow which takes place this weekend in Clitheroe.
I am looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones as we indulge our passion for weaving in scenic surroundings.
Then I need to update the website with details of all the lovely new stock!