Resources

Direct links for some of the following information has been provided below.  For those less computer savvy the website address has been included and can either be typed (or copied) into a new web browser (or cut, pasted & go) go meaning to push the enter button to commence the search.  Further information can also be gained by doing a google search of a key word or topic you wish to find out more about.

S P I N N I N G   W H E E L S   &  D R U M   C A R D E R S

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Handmade spinning wheels, drum carders, carding accessories, skeiners, bobbins and spinning wheel repairs.

W E A V I N G   L O O M S
For members, the guild has a small selection of weaving looms available for hire.  Ideal for anyone thinking of purchasing a loom, to have the opportunity to hire one first!

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F I B R E  &  F L E E C E
Kathys Fibres
Kathys Fibres: Handpainted fibres & yarn for spinning, felting, knitting, fibre wash, Knit-pro needles and more
Website:  www.kathysfibres.com
Telephone: (08) 8389 6417

 

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Finn Wool – Suzie Horne
Telephone: (08) 8388 3025

B U T T O N S
Beps Buttons 2   Beps Timber buttons

Bep’s Buttons
Handcrafted buttons to finish beautiful creations
Telephone: (08) 8332 2617

 

A F F I L I A T E D   G R O U P S – details to follow

 

B O O K S

Colonial Lakes Books
Adelaide Hills Ashford agent and supplier of specialist books
Contact:  Brenda Bartel
Website:  www.coloniallakebooks.com.au
Telephone:  (08) 7231 1236

 

K N I T T I N G
For knitters interested in creating their own designs, you may find some of the following links useful:

Software Tools for Knitters
Stitchmastery
Intwined Pattern Studio

EnvisioKnit Design Studio Knitting Software

You can also do a lot with excel – tutorial here:
https://anniebeeknits.wordpress.com/2011/06/06/charting-i…

Online:
http://www.tricksyknitter.com/knitting-chart-maker/
https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en
http://knitwit.dynkarken.com (colour only)

Apps:
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/knitting-chart-maker/id57…
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/knitting-icharts/id713590…
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/patterngenius/id906746599…
http://www.chart-minder.com/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/knitcraft/id492693248?mt=8

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/knitcharts/id989642068?mt=8

Laylock shawl shapes cheat sheet:http://www.laylock.org/blog/2011/05/free-shawl-knitting-c…
Circular shapes (for working in the round)http://www.laylock.org/blog/2012/09/free-circular-shawl-k…

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR MEMBERS

Good news, we are able to recommence our guild meetings starting Thursday 2nd July 2020.

We do have a Covid-19 Safe Plan to follow which will be on display for your reference.  It is important we all adhere to this plan.  Your understanding and co-operation is greatly appreciated.

If you are unwell or have COVID-19 symptoms please DO NOT attend and seek medical attention.

***Info for those attending:
– BYO cup
– sorry, No shared homemade goods allowed
– Tea & coffee will be provided, as well as bought biscuits
– please bring something for the display table

Usual hours: 9:30am start – finish: 2:30pm

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

 

 

JOIN US

We meet on the FIRST and THIRD Thursday of the month
— from 9:30am – 2:30pm —

Come along and bring your spinning, weaving or other handcraft you are currently working on.

Interested in learning how to spin or weave?

Visit our CONTACT US page or further details