Features
A sample article from each issue is published here to illustrate the range of topics covered by The Journal for Weavers, Spinners & Dyers.
Exploring Primitive Breeds pdf
In late 2018, the Cumbria Support Group of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust1 (RBST) launched their Primitive Produce Project.
Woad from Seed to Dye pdf
There is currently a strong interest and a resurgence in using natural dyes. I enjoy growing woad in my garden and I have found that the following methods work well for me, as the magic of indigo is so captivating.
What a Challenge!
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘Challenge’? Maybe it has negative connotations for you, or maybe it offers something to be conquered.
This article describes the challenge the Peter Tavy Weaving Group set themselves for 2018.
New Threads: Uncovering the Stories of England’s Weaving Past pdf
For centuries, cloth production was the main industry in and around Trowbridge. Many local people can still trace ancestors connected to the weaving trade.