Ages since the last blog! Anyway, latest is news that Blesma workshops continue, with some of the folks becoming expert tyers and braiders. Lisa’s Key Fobs Colin’s bracelet and fobs Loz’s Poppy … Continue reading
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Blind Veterans UK (BVUK), Llandudno 13-17th September 2015 … “I can do this with my eyes closed …”. Actually, I couldn’t! A couple of members made poppies from cord that I was unable to do without looking. That’s despite having … Continue reading
Where to start? For the third year running, my friend Barry and I had a wonderful week at Blind Veterans UK in Llandudno, teaching decorative knots. We were reminded just how quickly some blind veterans learn – so much so, … Continue reading
A fabulous weekend. Great teachers, great company, and wonderful food throughout the weekend. Double faced weaving on Saturday with Celia – what a revelation for me! No way could I have learned this from a book – … Continue reading
Interviewed by Paul Ross on BBC Radio Berkshire on 1st May. A very pleasant experience, and it was really nice to meet such an energetic, enthusiastic chap as Paul. … Continue reading
A very pleasant day was spent teaching a group of ladies from Aldbourne Braids on 12th April. The subject was fender key fobs, which everyone grasped quite quickly. In fact, we even had time to look at making zip pulls … Continue reading
Visited the Berkshire Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers to give a talk in January. I was so impressed with the activities that go on there that I’ve decided to join! I have already had help getting started with the … Continue reading
Attended my first meeting at Aldbourne in December 2014 and was made very welcome. A nice, friendly bunch of people who were so willing to help and share ideas and knowledge. Looking forward to the next meeting!
October was another enjoyable month. First of all, the half yearly meeting of the International Guild of Knot Tyers at the Blue Lias Inn in Warwickshire, by The Grand Union Canal. A wonderful venue, and we were very well looked … Continue reading
Wow – September was a busy month! It was great fun catching up with old friends (when I say “old”, obviously I mean “established”!) and it was nice to see my Mum for the first time in months. I spent a … Continue reading