PO Box 163, Battery Point TAS 7004, email aggie39@bigpond.net.au  
The Knitty Gritty - Workshops - Gallery - Exhibitions - Resources - Gatherings
Guild Birthday party Thursday 19 August.
Be great to see you there
The Guild is for practising Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers, and those interested in furthering the crafts. Members meet all over Tasmania, see the Gatherings page for your nearest group.
Resources for - and sometimes by - Members
Phone the Guild any Thursday morning on 6224 1526 to enquire about books or equipment to loan, or yarn and more to purchase. Members, if you have an item to give away, trade or barter then please let the webmaster know so it may be shared here on your behalf.
Helpful Hints
These useful tips are  shared by Guild members. They are pdf files which should open in a new window and easily print.
Bothwell Bobble
Will it Felt?
Dye with Crepe Paper
Dye with Jelly Crystals
Dye with Jelly beans		YARN store - facilitated by Doris Banks & Di Kearney
yarn storeThe yarn store stocks fleece, commercially prepared wool and wool mix tops, dyes, weaving yarns and sundry other items. Yarn store officer says, "Don't forget late night shopping at the Yarn store  6-8pm every second Tuesday evening. In addition there is yarn store access each Thursday mid-morning to mid-afternoon. With  the introduction of the credit card out of town members can phone an order thru and we will post off anything you want. My new phone number is 6223 8086, leave a message and I will get back to you. As Yarn store officer I enjoy myself purchasing new and exciting fibres in all their various forms and guises. I am trying to keep up with the new trends in fibre arts...am open to new ideas and if you require anything let me know".

LIBRARY - facilitated by Yoka Douglas
libraryThe Guild has an excellent library that includes the latest international magazines and many books and manuals on How To! A bi-monthly magazine is published and distributed free to financial members. The Guild is reviewing the book, titled "From Fleece to Fashion", in anticipation of releasing the 2nd edition as soon as possible. The Library is undergoing a stocktake, please check your bookshelves for over due books. There are some new books available, these include
  • Exploring Felting by Joan Fisher
  • For the Love of Knitting by Kari Cornell
  • Woven Treasures by Sara Lamb
  • Weaving Made Easy by Liz Gipson
  • Respect the Spindle by Abby Fraquemont
  • Understanding Colour by Linda Holzschue
  • Knitting Yarns by Kari Cornell
  • Intertwined by Lexi Boeger
EQUIPMENT HIRE by George(ina) Humphrey
equipmentThe Guild stocks a wide range of equipment for hire, including spinning wheels, looms and warping boards.
 To become a member of the Guild print and mail this form, or, email the address above, or, phone the Guild any Thursday morning on 03 6224 1526
Useful Links
Aussie State Guilds
***Members gain*** 
--> access to a statewide network of approximately  20 active groups

--> a magazine every 8 weeks, Island Yarns.

--> invitations to low-priced, high value workshops

--> insurance coverage

--> a wide variety of craft skills

--> the ability to meet people with similar interests & skills in social and learning environments

--> cost-effective loan access to a vast number of books and magazines

--> loan access to a variety of equipment

--> the ability to purchase goods at  competitive prices from the Guild shop

--> a voice and a vote that counts at meetings
--> the networking skills to encourage younger crafty members into the fold thus strengthening and securing the future of our Guild.