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yarnstore
Sep 19, 20212 min read
My Long Lock Down in Hobart
In October 2019 I came back from Copenhagen to spend a few months with my son, daughter, and grandkids. My husband came for Christmas and...
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yarnstore
Sep 9, 20211 min read
Hobart Show Invitation to Prospective Craft Exhibitors for the Royal Hobart Show in 2021
Firstly, the show will go on except, if there is a lock down declared by the State Government. Please consider entering this show as it...
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yarnstore
Aug 20, 20211 min read
Tour De Fleece comes to Launceston
Launceston branch had our medal ceremony and afternoon tea today to celebrate our Tour spinning. We had about 12 spinners involved....
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yarnstore
Aug 7, 20212 min read
Traveller’s Cloak Exhibition
"What journey this has been!” It all began on 13 December 2017 when Joyce, Sara, Kathy, Tara and Jai viewed the Bicentennial Tapestry...
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yarnstore
Jul 30, 20214 min read
My Fibre Journey
Written by Rowena I have just retired (for the third time) and many of you may know me as the face behind The Lucky Ewe the little bricks...
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Bronwyn Platz
Jul 25, 20211 min read
Anniversary Workshops - registrations open 30 July
In case you missed the news, the registration for workshops will be staggered across July and August. This will enable the Workshop team...
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yarnstore
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Poatina Diary
Written by Kerry Day 1. As a first-time attendee and new member of the guild I felt awkward and unsure of my “place” in the hall, the...
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yarnstore
Jul 17, 20212 min read
Life in Lockdown
Written by Barbara in Sydney Today I should have been at the Sydney Craft Show! Instead, I am in lockdown….for the third time! My mother...
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Bronwyn Platz
Jul 5, 20211 min read
50th Anniversary Workshops
Over the course of the rest of 2021 and again in 2022, the Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers Guild of Tasmania will launch a series of...
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Bronwyn Platz
Jun 29, 20212 min read
A tale of Twisted ply and the kindness of strangers
We recently had a letter from a knitter who was struggling with a singles that kept twisting back on itself. The knitter persisted...
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yarnstore
Jun 16, 20212 min read
A Number of Innovative and Useful Ideas Noticed at Poatina
Di has been dealing with some tension issues on her warp and has compiled some of her own ideas and some she found at Poatina, for...
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yarnstore
Jun 2, 20212 min read
Poatina Experience: Written by Amanda
When I had heard regular participants of the Poatina weavers’ retreat talk about their time there, they seemed to really enjoy both the...
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Bronwyn Platz
Apr 4, 20211 min read
Deloraine Open Day 24 April
Mark your calendars for the Deloraine Open Day, Saturday 24 April 2021. 10 am - 3 pm to be held at the Deloraine Community House, 112 Emu...
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Bronwyn Platz
Mar 29, 20211 min read
Meet your new Committee
The Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers Guild Tasmania Inc held their Annual General Meeting on Saturday 27th March 2021. Part of the Agenda...
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Bronwyn Platz
Mar 15, 20211 min read
Bobbin winder solution
Librarian Eric Cave recently shared his solution to finding a cost effective solution for a bobbin winder. Eric said: "The winding of...
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Bronwyn Platz
Mar 8, 20211 min read
2021 Summer Day recap
Did you miss attending the 2021 Summer Day in Ross? Although the weather was a bit iffy to start (note to self: pack a tarp in my...
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Bronwyn Platz
Feb 15, 20211 min read
Guild AGM
Following a General Meeting which was held at Battery Point on Saturday the 13th of February, a intended motion for the AGM was passed....
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Bronwyn Platz
Jan 26, 20211 min read
Ross Summer Day - cancellations and wait list
Have you had a change of plans and can't attend Saturday's event? Maybe you missed out on tickets. Drop us an email and let us know. (pic...
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Bronwyn Platz
Jan 19, 20211 min read
Biosecurity and you
How many times have our fingers hovered over the "buy now" button when spotting that lovely raw fleece? Itching to feel some lanolin from...
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Bronwyn Platz
Jan 14, 20211 min read
Ross Summer Days
Ross Summer Days is fast approaching. You can avoid the queue for membership renewals by signing up now. You can find a membership form...
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