Guild Happenings
Member’s work, June 2022
Sharron Paton: Cowl scarf from Suzanne's pattern, Cream and pinks Merino bought from Wingham Wool, spun and woven into scarf. Plus some spare wool from a baby blanket. Second scarf made from fine cotton and she managed not to break the fragile threads, happily....
Guild meeting -Talk- Ruskin’s influence on spinning and textiles
To celebrate the bicentenary of John Ruskin's birth the guild have invited Dr Rachel Dickinson to talk about Ruskin and his influence on textiles. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ruskin http://www.ruskininsheffield.com/2019-bicentenary/4594227227 Update: The talk...
Guild challenge 2018 – Results
The challenge has the title "All for free" and can be anything that has used at least one of our crafts. The only stipulation is that the materials should be free e.g. recycled, collected, gathered. If absolutely necessary up to 10% can be new/paid for. And a...
Poppies for Wonderwool Wales
The organisers of Wonderwool Wales are planning a curtain of Poppies to commemorate the ending of World War 1. Hallamshire Guild have done their bit with 160 poppies which were knitted, crocheted or woven.
Textile jewelry workshop
We asked Lynda Kinaard to give us a workshop on textile jewelry with a possible Rennie Mactintosh theme. These are some of the items produced and we had an enjoyable and fun day....
Gordon Adam 1927-2017
We were all saddened to hear the news of Gordon who passed away peacefully on Saturday 12th August, at Henleigh Hall Care Home, following a long term in hospital. Gordon, a past committee member, was a longstanding and most dedicated member of our Guild, and this year...
Sharing skills – an article on lock spinning by Marie Johnson
Lock Spinning This story begins many moons ago while practicing that well known yoga pose ‘bargain hunter’. Yes I think you do know the one, it’s where upon seeing a box labelled ‘show offers’ (which for some reason are usually tucked in some corner of the stand) you...