- Next Meeting -
Saturday 14th February 2026
Inkle Loom tablet weaving
Sue Heathcote will be leading another session on using an inkle loom. I think people had some instruction on making the heddles during the last meeting
Learn to spin
We will be holding our second free Learn to spin session at 1:30 to 3:30. This session is now full.
We would be grateful if any members would be prepared to join the group to help demonstrate. This will be led by Karen and Nikki.
It will include; use of a drop spindle, an introduction to the spinning wheel and varieties of fibre.
Non-members are welcome to join us for the day. We run from 10.00am. Please bring some knitting/crochet etc. for the morning.
Sue Heathcote will be leading another session on using an inkle loom. I think people had some instruction on making the heddles during the last meeting
Learn to spin
We will be holding our second free Learn to spin session at 1:30 to 3:30. This session is now full.
We would be grateful if any members would be prepared to join the group to help demonstrate. This will be led by Karen and Nikki.
It will include; use of a drop spindle, an introduction to the spinning wheel and varieties of fibre.
Non-members are welcome to join us for the day. We run from 10.00am. Please bring some knitting/crochet etc. for the morning.
The 2026 Shetland Challenge Pattern
Click here:
Pattern:
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Lace pattern to create a slip cover for a glasses case or mobile phone cover
The yarn must be your own hand spun Shetland wool.
The original challenge was for your own hand prepared, hand spun Shetland fleece.
If dyed, you would have done it yourself. It is now allowed that prepared Shetland may be used, but details of prep, whether fleece or top, and any dye details, must be included in the entry form.
Click here:
Pattern:
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Lace pattern to create a slip cover for a glasses case or mobile phone cover
The yarn must be your own hand spun Shetland wool.
The original challenge was for your own hand prepared, hand spun Shetland fleece.
If dyed, you would have done it yourself. It is now allowed that prepared Shetland may be used, but details of prep, whether fleece or top, and any dye details, must be included in the entry form.
Wonderwool
During the November Meeting we discussed this event. We expect the cost to be about £65. To gauge how much interest we would ask you so sign up during the January meeting. If there is enough interest we will ask for full payment in February. The sign-up sheet will be on the Welcome desk.
During the November Meeting we discussed this event. We expect the cost to be about £65. To gauge how much interest we would ask you so sign up during the January meeting. If there is enough interest we will ask for full payment in February. The sign-up sheet will be on the Welcome desk.
Welcome desk cloth
During the November meeting we recognised the contribution made by Brenda Patten, particularly her manning the Welcome Desk and being the first contact for new members. We wanted to create a table cloth in her memory. Karen asked for members to come up with ideas to create such a cloth. This would be the Chairs Challenge for 2026. The idea of the "Red Dress" and for members to create their own piece which would then be put together from an over all design.
Please write/ draw out your ideas and hand them in at the Welcome desk.
During the November meeting we recognised the contribution made by Brenda Patten, particularly her manning the Welcome Desk and being the first contact for new members. We wanted to create a table cloth in her memory. Karen asked for members to come up with ideas to create such a cloth. This would be the Chairs Challenge for 2026. The idea of the "Red Dress" and for members to create their own piece which would then be put together from an over all design.
Please write/ draw out your ideas and hand them in at the Welcome desk.
Committee
Thank you to everyone who attended the November Meeting and who put themselves forward to be part of the Committee. This is essential for the continued running of the Guild.
We do still need a Secretary and an Events Secretary. Please see the Chair for more information about the Secretary and Liz Kent about the Events Secretary.
Brief outline of what the roles involve:
Secretary
To be the keeper of the Guild laptop.
To manage any queries sent to the Guild email.
To forward information including Monthly Bulletins from the AGWSD
To take minutes from Committee Meetings.
Update Website (optional - shared with Chair)
Send out minutes and Agenda for AGM
Events Secretary
Put together a list of events for the following year.
2026 has already been completed.
Take suggestions from members
Co-ordinate outside speakers.
Co-ordinate with internal demonstrators.
Liaise with Health and Safety for appropriate Risk Assessment.
Exhibitors for the Fleece Fayre
Thank you to everyone who attended the November Meeting and who put themselves forward to be part of the Committee. This is essential for the continued running of the Guild.
We do still need a Secretary and an Events Secretary. Please see the Chair for more information about the Secretary and Liz Kent about the Events Secretary.
Brief outline of what the roles involve:
Secretary
To be the keeper of the Guild laptop.
To manage any queries sent to the Guild email.
To forward information including Monthly Bulletins from the AGWSD
To take minutes from Committee Meetings.
Update Website (optional - shared with Chair)
Send out minutes and Agenda for AGM
Events Secretary
Put together a list of events for the following year.
2026 has already been completed.
Take suggestions from members
Co-ordinate outside speakers.
Co-ordinate with internal demonstrators.
Liaise with Health and Safety for appropriate Risk Assessment.
Exhibitors for the Fleece Fayre
10 am - 4 pm
America Hall, De La Rue Way,
Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PX
If you are interested in joining us, or would like to have more first hand information,
you are very welcome to come and visit us.
America Hall, De La Rue Way,
Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PX
If you are interested in joining us, or would like to have more first hand information,
you are very welcome to come and visit us.
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