Thanks to Sandra S I have just realised that I am again behind with my admin in terms of Crafty Ladies. My apologies to all.
Our next meeting will be on Saturday (15th August). I have not got any workshop planned so once again, we will all just sit and do our own thing. If you like I can repeat the beads workshop from last month.
Chainette Necklace (without the pendant)
ZigZag Bracelet
The Chainette kit costs R250 and the ZigZag Bracelet R340. I will have the kits available should any one be interested.
I have not been neglecting you totally however, and have some stuff in the pipeline for the rest of the year.
I am hoping that Shirley will be able to give us a little talk about Pilates and a more healthy eating lifestyle in September (19th September). It would also be great fun if we all did a few of the simple excercies to get a taste. What do you think? Don't get too bogged down on the "healthy" part of the talk - it is simply of interest to hear these things and in any case, most of us know them already but just need someone to remind us. I can assure you that there will be no pressure or insistence that you need to make changes. It remains a personal choice. And the excercises are not very strenuous. In my book, that's a bonus!
In October (17th October) Glynis Brooke is coming to give us a weaving workshop. We will learn several techniques and be able to take home a small sample such as a table runner. As soon as I have more detail, I will let you know. Be prepared, however, for limited space for this one. I have already booked my place because I have wanted to learn this craft since forever! Who is joining me?
In November, (21st November) Linda Tacke is again coming to do a Wild Knitting Workshop for us. We will be doing her Fragmented Tunic
This is what Linda has to say about it:
"The topic of the workshop is the exploration of the effects of combining short-rows with increases. The tunic is knitted in 4 squares for each front and back in sections of different colours and shapes.
You will need 2 - 4 main colours, a total of 400g and 100g of an accent colour in sock weight or fingering yarn. Knitting needles 4-4.5mm depending on yarn and personal knitting tension.
and of course: paper/notebook, pen/cil, stitch markers, tape measure, and whatever else you need for knitting.
I will have several yarns for sale that are well suited for the "Fractured tunic". "
This is a really lovely garment and a lot of fun to knit so think about it and let me know if you wish to join us. The cost is R400 for the class.
I am going to leave this post here and hope once again for a lot of response and lots of ladies attending on Saturday!! (The refreshments cost remains at R110)
