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           “We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Oliver Community Arts Council”

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Thursday 17 January 2019

Jan 2019 Show and Tell

My thanks to Gail and Jen for the photos and notes from the meeting. 
Weaving:
Gail used sheets, t-shirts, sweat pants and sewing scraps
to weave this rug for her new great grandchild. It matches 

the quilt her daughter made Blueberry Patch Blog

Ilse's hanks of handspun, knit socks from
the same and she wove Damask place mats  
Eva wove this acrylic yarn shawl in a rosepath pattern. 

Michelle's woven scarves and knitted hats
























Spinning:

Barb P's spinning 

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Donna A's spun with a drop spindle, then
used ihe yarn to knit fingerless gloves.
Knitting: 
Patricia's knit flowers, baby hats
and a slouch hat

Brenda P remade a Nordic pattern sweater
from the thrift store to create an owl hat,
gloves and bum warmer. 


Dinosaur hats knit by Alex

Klaudia knit angora blend
fingerless gloves and Xmas socks 
Terri's assortment of knitted flowers
and leaves awaiting a project 

Ponytail hats and headbands by Maggie