Category Archives: Fibre

Felt, fabulous felt

It looks as though it’s going to be warm on Saturday and Sunday for the Fibre and Fabric Fair, so it might be fun to get wet. But not on Harlech beach. In the Memorial Hall, having a go at

Felt, fabulous felt

It looks as though it’s going to be warm on Saturday and Sunday for the Fibre and Fabric Fair, so it might be fun to get wet. But not on Harlech beach. In the Memorial Hall, having a go at

A classic approach to weaving (and a wild one to colour)

Many people know (and treasure) Mary Post’s work. Her approach to weaving is a classic one, though her approach to colour is anything but! Yes, there are some soft and muted shades, of course there are, but there are also

A classic approach to weaving (and a wild one to colour)

Many people know (and treasure) Mary Post’s work. Her approach to weaving is a classic one, though her approach to colour is anything but! Yes, there are some soft and muted shades, of course there are, but there are also

Weaving the seashore

Kathryn Parry’s work is almost impossible to categorise – she mixes weaving, crochet and stitching to create something completely unique. She’s inspired by the landscape, and particularly by the sea and the shore – in Anglesey, specifically, at the moment,

Weaving the seashore

Kathryn Parry’s work is almost impossible to categorise – she mixes weaving, crochet and stitching to create something completely unique. She’s inspired by the landscape, and particularly by the sea and the shore – in Anglesey, specifically, at the moment,

Weaving your self

Weaving is one of the most ancient of crafts, and there will be three different weavers at the Harlech Fibre and Fabric Fair in three weeks’ time. Saori weaving is a Japanese approach, one which stresses individuality, expression and the

Weaving your self

Weaving is one of the most ancient of crafts, and there will be three different weavers at the Harlech Fibre and Fabric Fair in three weeks’ time. Saori weaving is a Japanese approach, one which stresses individuality, expression and the

Fibre and Fabric – get into a spin!

The late May bank holiday weekend sees the return of the Fibre and Fabric Fair this year (Sat 26 / Sun 27 May, in the Memorial Hall, open 10am – 4.30pm). It’s not quite like the craft fair in that,

Fibre and Fabric – get into a spin!

The late May bank holiday weekend sees the return of the Fibre and Fabric Fair this year (Sat 26 / Sun 27 May, in the Memorial Hall, open 10am – 4.30pm). It’s not quite like the craft fair in that,

Meet the Maker: Mary Post

‘Handwoven scarves by Mary Post of Harlech’ it says on the labels for Mary’s gorgeous weaving. The label really should have the word ‘beautiful’ added at the beginning. There’s quite a story behind Mary’s weaving, and it all started, essentially, on

Meet the Maker: Mary Post

‘Handwoven scarves by Mary Post of Harlech’ it says on the labels for Mary’s gorgeous weaving. The label really should have the word ‘beautiful’ added at the beginning. There’s quite a story behind Mary’s weaving, and it all started, essentially, on

Meet the Maker: Spiritstar

Welcome to Spiritstar. Gail and Ianto make gorgeous crochet slippers, as well as other crochet items, and are now working with leather too (a logical extension of the slippers, really, which have suede soles). And it all started as an anti-smoking aid.

Meet the Maker: Spiritstar

Welcome to Spiritstar. Gail and Ianto make gorgeous crochet slippers, as well as other crochet items, and are now working with leather too (a logical extension of the slippers, really, which have suede soles). And it all started as an anti-smoking aid.

Meet the Maker: Mo Couper

Mo Couper (also known as Mo Bach) makes beautiful pieces of jewellery. They are delicate hand-embroidered pictures, worked on felt made by Sue Terrey, who was with us at the Fibre and Fabric Fair last year. Mo went to Southend

Meet the Maker: Mo Couper

Mo Couper (also known as Mo Bach) makes beautiful pieces of jewellery. They are delicate hand-embroidered pictures, worked on felt made by Sue Terrey, who was with us at the Fibre and Fabric Fair last year. Mo went to Southend

Nearly there!

It’s less than a month to the Fibre and Fabric Fair – Saturday and Sunday, 23 and 24 July, in the Memorial Hall. So what will be there? Well, this year we have: knitting and spinning free machine embroidery two types of

Nearly there!

It’s less than a month to the Fibre and Fabric Fair – Saturday and Sunday, 23 and 24 July, in the Memorial Hall. So what will be there? Well, this year we have: knitting and spinning free machine embroidery two types of

Fibre and Fabric for 2016!

It’s been a while since Christmas, and we’re almost recovered from a really successful Fair… and now it’s the run-up to the Fibre and Fabric Fair. And maybe the weather will decide it’s heading towards summer, too. Fingers crossed. Gobeithio. Anyway,

Fibre and Fabric for 2016!

It’s been a while since Christmas, and we’re almost recovered from a really successful Fair… and now it’s the run-up to the Fibre and Fabric Fair. And maybe the weather will decide it’s heading towards summer, too. Fingers crossed. Gobeithio. Anyway,