Knitting, crocheting and general craftery

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HellsBells Aug 2020 5:46pm, 29 Aug 2020 27,124 posts	0 HellsBells Ooh - how about latch hook rugs LMH?
Little Miss Happy Aug 2020 6:29pm, 29 Aug 2020 3,234 posts	0 Little Miss Happy Now that's not a bad idea HB - I'd better see how I get on with this weaving kit first now though. EP - I'm not familiar with tatting - I shall go and Google.
Cyclops Aug 2020 8:12pm, 29 Aug 2020 4,197 posts	0 Cyclops Anyone know anything about using nettles for fibres? I've been doing an Outdoor Learning course and it has piqued an interest.
HellsBells Aug 2020 8:22pm, 29 Aug 2020 27,125 posts	0 HellsBells I’ve heard about nettles for dyeing and also heard something about spinning. There’s probably a Ravelry group dedicated to just that
Cyclops Aug 2020 8:35pm, 29 Aug 2020 4,198 posts	0 Cyclops I hadn't thought of Ravelry!
Rosehip Aug 2020 8:39pm, 29 Aug 2020 17,596 posts	0 Rosehip Nettles for fibres - you need to find Sally Pointer on FB and youtube - she's something of an expert I have some weaving sticks - I had a go once and made a belt and then forgot about them. Portable weaving and easy to do.
Wine Legs Aug 2020 8:45pm, 29 Aug 2020 5,405 posts	0 Wine Legs I've found yarn containing nettle fibre...
panad Aug 2020 9:00pm, 29 Aug 2020 1,973 posts	0 panad Here’s one of Sally’s nettle videos Cyclops... https://youtu.be/5Eq7fyLMu9I
panad Aug 2020 9:03pm, 29 Aug 2020 1,974 posts	0 panad And have read this guts book and seen him talk... m.youtube.com flintoff.org
jabberknit Aug 2020 11:19pm, 29 Aug 2020 3,596 posts	0 jabberknit My Mum taught me the basics of tatting. It is quite easy and is very portable, but I don't really like the end product.

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Possible tour of the Strictly costume workshops?

Details here: dsi-london.com

The regular "Behind the Seams" tour starts with champagne, lasts about 2 hours and includes lots of crystals and swishy dresses.

DSI London headquarters

The Courtyard

131 Aurelia Road

Croydon

CR0 3BF

If anyone wants to organise a group booking then hand up now please. Groups are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at 11am or 2pm.

Otherwise we could make individual bookings at £29 each (2pm Saturday or Tuesday)

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A thread for those of us who like making 'stuff'.

Recommended yarn/craft shops: http://www.fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=456

Lists of books/patterns http://www.fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=460

Fabric shops - bricks or on-line. fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=556

Article about sewing machines: fetcheveryone.com/article-view.php?id=557

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