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REVEALING AND CONCEALING with ALYSN MIDGELOW-MARSDEN

£95.00

WHETHER AGED AND DISTRESSED OR FULL OF COLOUR AND LIFE, THESE COLLAGES USE IMAGE TRANSFER AND MANIPULATION TECHNIQUES ALONG WITH DISTRESSING, GLAZING, BONDING, SIMPLE STITCHING AND METALS TO CREATE A SURFACE WHICH CONVEYS A PERSONAL MESSAGE. USE JETFX, FUSEFX, EMBOSSING POWDERS, INKS AND OTHER GOODIES!!!
A SEWING MACHINE IS OPTIONAL.
NOTE: THIS IS A PERFECT FOLLOW ON FROM ICONIC INTERPRETATIONS BUT BOTH WORKSHOPS CAN BE DONE INDIVIDUALLY.
BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

Date & time:
SATURDAY 6TH & SUNDAY 7TH MARCH 2010 10AM - 4PM
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Debbie Bliss Magazine Spring/Summer 2010

£4.50

This is the fourth magazine by Debbie Bliss and once again she has produced a beautiful issue to get us into that springtime feel. She says, "The new Spring issue of my magazine has a personal feel to it as last year my daughter Nell and I stayed with friends on Long Island and the beautiful light, relaxed ambience and stunning views inspired the fashion feature Creme de la Creme, relaxed knits for the perfect weekend, in classic shades of cream and stone. In keeping with the coastal theme the home section Hamptons Home has nautical style throws, cushions, bunting and a great carry bag for the beach. Top Tanks features sophisticated knits which are perfect to give a touch of class to your holiday wardrobe. In contrast to the pale beauty of the East Coast we have Moroccan Sunset, a collection of knits shot in the sun drenched desert of North Africa, in my earth and people friendly organic Fairtrade yarn Eco Aran. I have also launched a finer version of the aran weight Eco Baby which is soft against a child's skin and therefore perfect for Pure and Simple, four easy knits in summery sorbet shades for toddlers. There are 35 knits, 18 new designs and some of the most popular styles from previous collections plus the regular features and new ones such as a fascinating article on knitting in Elizabethan England." Eco Aran and Eco Baby are both available from Texere as well as Debbie’s classic tweeds for sumptuous wintery knitwear.
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The Yarn Book

£15.99

Penny Walsh. If you ever wanted to know what a snarl or a gimp is, what the difference between woollen and worsted spinning is or what mercerising and sizing mean then this is the book for you.
Yarns are an integral part of any work done in the field of textiles - whether it be weaving, sewing, dyeing or knitting. The ply, tensile strength, weight, elasticity, water-, heat- and shrink-resistance of yarns all have an important impact on the final result of any work.
In this book Penny Walsh explores yarns, their history, production methods, fibre content and the new advances that are constantly being made.
She also provides practical instructions for making your own threads and yarns, with detailed making sequences and helpful step-by-step illustrations.
The book is illustrated throughout with diagrams and photographs of how yarns are spun, plus images of manufacturing processes and finished yarns and fabrics. Whilst this is a very useful book for anyone wanting to spin their own yarns it is also a fascinating read and an excellent source book for anyone interested in yarns - whether buying, dyeing, weaving or knitting etc - invaluable!
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Union Jack Bag Pattern

£2.00

What better way to show your dedication to British farmers, sheep and yarns than by making a union flag bag?! The red, white and blue really says everything you need it to say, but if you fancy being more individual play around with subtle or wacky colour and texture combinations. Felting is a fun way to transform soft yarns into practical accessories by just throwing them in the washing machine! Texere Troon Tweed is spun in oil, so knits very easily and totally changes when washed. Texere Airedale Aran is softer, without flecks and felts even easier. Try combining the two for unusual textures & effects.
This pattern has two designs included - red-white-blue & Green style bags
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C4 Linen - Beige 143

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Crocheted Bag for Life Pattern

£1.00

Bin those plastic bags and crochet your own bag that you can carry wherever you go. The bag is crocheted using a fishnet stitch that expands to hold lots of goodies and folds up into a small package that will fit in your handbag. We’ve suggested Texere C4 linen as it’s strong, available in lots of colours and is a brilliant price, although you could use any cotton, linen or bamboo type yarn. You could make a multi-coloured version for a summery beach bag.
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Acrylic Acrylic yarns are versatile, practical and colourful and are a brilliant solution for budget projects. Our range includes super chunkies, chenilles, textured fancies and patterned blends. image by Weegeebored	Alpaca Alpaca yarns are luxurious, soft and provide warmth to all garments & accessories. The fibre is naturally lanolin free and therefore hypo-allergenic. Alpacas produce fibre from creams to blacks, but can also be dyed into the brightest shades or spun into gorgeous blends. image by Brianna.lehman

Angora Angora rabbits are wrapped in such a soft fibre that the resulting yarns are simply divine. The yarns are cosy and light and will produce garments and accessories for maximum warmth. Take the fibre and spin into luxurious yarns. image by Jpockele	Bamboo Bamboo is one of the more recent "eco" style fibres that provides a sustainable option and uses fewer resources than more traditional fibres. The yarns are soft and sleek and create excellent knitwear.

Cashmere Cashmere is the classic fibre for quality, luxurious products. Blended with other fibres it provides a softness and warmth that's unbeatable. Spun your own yarns from the fibre and for a limited period we also have some classic fabric lengths. image by Jeff Pang	Cotton Cotton is such a versatile fibre that is available in yarns for crafts varying from delicate lace-making to strong macrame. Our range includes blends, textures and a vast range of undyed yarns to infuse with your own colours, plus fibres for spinning and papermaking. image by Theogeo

Linen Linen is the fibrous part of the flax plant and just like bamboo and cotton this vegetable fibre produces excellent yarns. Linen can be spun into rough, hairy yarns or smooth, delicate yarns with the underlying property of inherent strength. image by Hans_s	Llama Lllamas are a South American animal more closely related to a camel than an alpaca which is why the fibre is slightly coarser than that of an alpaca. However, choose the undercoat from the babies' coat and you'll have a wonderfully soft fibre that is naturally lanolin free.

Mohair Mohair fibre is confusingly produced by the angora goat! It is spun into the hairiest of yarns that continues to be one of our most popular lines. Manufactured in loop form for bags of texture or brushed for a smoother appearance mohair is versatile enough for knitwear, weaving or embroidery. The undyed yarns can be dyed successfully or spin the fibre into your own lustrous threads. image by Probabilistic	Metallic Metal yarns, threads and wires provide a vast section for you to choose from. Knitted into soft chainette yarns or twisted into strong embroidery threads there's always an occasion to add a sparkle to a project. Don't forget that where the Lurex is blended with cotton or viscose it can be dyed! image by Fazen

Nylon Nylon is a very versatile product that can be made into a wide range of yarns and threads from mono-filament fishing wire-style thread to delicate gossamer chainette. The undyed yarns can be dyed using hot-water or acid dyes. image by Alaskan dude	Other Other fibres include slightly more unusual fibres, or where we only have a couple of examples. These include Elastic, Jute, Polyester and Raffia. Lots of contrasting textures in this section. image by Reconstructionist

Silk Silk is without doubt the most luxurious fibre. The spun silk is glossy and silky-smooth, the silk noil has texture and a soft, delicate lustre. We have lots of blends and textures for all crafts needing an extra bit of glamour. The fibres can be spun or added to felt and paper and all the undyed yarns and fibres dye brilliantly. image by Ken McChesney	Viscose Viscose is a really versatile thread that has a lustre only beaten by silk. Our yarns include gimps, chainettes, ribbons and super-fine embroidery threads. All viscose yarns and threads are smooth, shiny and strong and will dye easily into vibrant, rich shades. image by Shaire Productions

Wool Wool is a classic fibre used in all aspects of textiles, so much so that it's the name often used to describe every yarn associated with textiles! It's no surprise when it can be made into such a wide variety of products from soft, light merino blends, to rough, tough berbers. There are lots of undyed yarns including a wide range of British wools to dye to your own shades. It's the best fibre for all aspects of feltmaking and perfect for spinning.

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