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Knitting and Stitching Show 2014
Each year the Guild has a presence at the Knitting and Stitching Show at the RDS in Dublin. We use our stall to exhibit our members’ work, sell peg and stick looms, and demonstrate the crafts of tabletop weaving, spindle- and wheel-spinning. Take a look at our stall from last year in the picture above!… Read more
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New Woven Tapestry Exhibition
Exhibition of woven tapestries by Frances Crowe during the Boyle Arts Festival, is open daily from 12 miday to 5pm in the Abbey Community College Boyle County Roscommon. The show consists of two large wall hangings, and 14 smaller framed pieces. The title for this body of work “Threading Water” explores the power and beauty… Read more
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Eastern Region Guild Meet July 2014
A very enjoyable Guild meet-up was had on Sunday 20th July on the balcony at the Powerscourt Centre. We were delighted to welcome Helen and Mike, who were visiting Ireland all the way from Tasmania, and we were very impressed with Helen’s credentials (she was wearing a merino wool tank top that she had spun,… Read more
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Loom for Sale
This loom is now sold! Thanks for all the enquiries. One of our members has a beautiful loom for sale. It is a floor loom made by Grewelthorpe Handweavers in Yorkshire and is in as-new condition. It has a matching weaving stool with storage under. Asking price: €500. The same member is selling two good… Read more
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Eastern Region Guild Meet May
Our Eastern Region Guild Meet for May took place last Sunday, on the balcony of the Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, in the middle of Dublin. Thanks to all who came and tried out spinning and weaving! The afternoon was tweeted by guild member Diane, who also demonstrated many different types of spindles, as you can see… Read more
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Open Day 2014
We had a great day at our Open Day in the RDS in April. Interested members of the public dropped in to try out weaving and spinning, and grab a cup of coffee for a craft chat too. Many different types of equipment were available, and everyone received a great goody bag on entrance. Thanks… Read more
