Let me weave a yarn for you!
My story starts with a farmer tending his flock, his lambs arrive late winter early spring a difficult time in harsh conditions but he gives his all to ensure their safety.Then come early summer, before the heat and flies arrive, he shears his sheep, selling the fleece to the Spinner.
The spinner works his or her magic on the fleece, combing and teasing, twisting and coaxing until it turns it into roving. It is then dyed in vats of natural soft colours made from all manner of natural things, such a plants,vegetables and barks. before it is spun into a soft warm wool that the spinner winds into skeins then sells to me, the knitter!
I will then using nowt but a pair of sticks on their own,or joined with a cord,or maybe a smaller stick with a slight hook at its end work my magic. A little imagination, some very old 1880's through to 1970's patterns and a great deal of time effort and love.Will see the yarns worked into pieces of clothing to be worn by man woman or child.
This story is ageless it is one that has been told for years and will continue to be told if people like me continue to practice our crafts in the time honoured way, without machines or factories, with the tools of our trade which are often passed down from mother to daughter , worked with our own hands in our own homes whilst rearing our own families.
Everything in my shop is HANDMADE in the very true sense of the word. I was taught my craft at my mother's knee,in the way women have done for years. The difference between my mother and I? well I stepped out of the box. I chose to hone my skills to incorporate lace work, textures,patterns and colour. to master the art of crochet and then of Tunisian crochet, Lace work with spindles (although these days it is not financially viable as it would cost a months wage for a 36x12 piece).
I progressed to designing my own patterns. I also added mixed yarns which for some are more affordable and more forgiving in the washing and wearing day to day. I love what I do and do what I love it shows in all I make,and I am proud to share my gift with you.
Sue.
My story starts with a farmer tending his flock, his lambs arrive late winter early spring a difficult time in harsh conditions but he gives his all to ensure their safety.Then come early summer, before the heat and flies arrive, he shears his sheep, selling the fleece to the Spinner.
The spinner works his or her magic on the fleece, combing and teasing, twisting and coaxing until it turns it into roving. It is then dyed in vats of natural soft colours made from all manner of natural things, such a plants,vegetables and barks. before it is spun into a soft warm wool that the spinner winds into skeins then sells to me, the knitter!
I will then using nowt but a pair of sticks on their own,or joined with a cord,or maybe a smaller stick with a slight hook at its end work my magic. A little imagination, some very old 1880's through to 1970's patterns and a great deal of time effort and love.Will see the yarns worked into pieces of clothing to be worn by man woman or child.
This story is ageless it is one that has been told for years and will continue to be told if people like me continue to practice our crafts in the time honoured way, without machines or factories, with the tools of our trade which are often passed down from mother to daughter , worked with our own hands in our own homes whilst rearing our own families.
Everything in my shop is HANDMADE in the very true sense of the word. I was taught my craft at my mother's knee,in the way women have done for years. The difference between my mother and I? well I stepped out of the box. I chose to hone my skills to incorporate lace work, textures,patterns and colour. to master the art of crochet and then of Tunisian crochet, Lace work with spindles (although these days it is not financially viable as it would cost a months wage for a 36x12 piece).
I progressed to designing my own patterns. I also added mixed yarns which for some are more affordable and more forgiving in the washing and wearing day to day. I love what I do and do what I love it shows in all I make,and I am proud to share my gift with you.
Sue.