#246 Summer 2013

Jennifer Moore provides a detailed introduction to doubleweave on 8 shafts through a step by step sampler, and is herself introduced through an interview giving a fascinating insight into her background and inspiration behind her weaves.
For spinners, Claire Crompton explains how decisions made at the yarn design stage can create the perfect garment or accessory.
Unusual plant dyes yielding turquoise and green shades are explored by Krista Vajanto. On the St Kilda archipelago Margaret Tattersfield meets one of Britain’s most ancient sheep breeds, the Soay, whilst Jaquie Teal explores how their fleece could have been prepared in Neolithic times. The qualities of Worsted spun yarns are explored by Matty Smith and Lin Squires through structured sampling.
Readers’ Showcase highlights just some of the projects from the Online Guild’s 10th Anniversary Challenge while we include our regular round of Exhibition and Book Reviews, Guild Highlights and Diary of forthcoming events.