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Welcome to the World of Textiles!
Hi. I'm Elizabeth Ashford and I would love you to join the Ashford Club.
As members you receive:
• The next edition of 'The Wheel' magazine, special members- only
copy, posted from New Zealand in October of each year. When
you register and join online, you will also have an option to
purchase previous editions for $5 NZ each. This will be posted
to you ASAP. Current and past issues of 'The Wheel are also
available to read online to registered club members.
• Online access to patterns, projects and techniques.
• Regular competitions to win great prizes.
• Current fibre crafts events information from around the world.
• Quarterly online newsletters
• Exclusive product offers and invitations to Ashford days
• And much more........ read on.....
Thank you,
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The Wheel
When joining the Club, members will be sent the new edition of 'The Wheel' the following October. Previous editions can be ordered at the time of joining and are available on our online shop. Back editions are $5 NZ inc. worldwide postage. Join Our Club.
Issue 21 of The Wheel
This 2009 Jubilee Issue of The Wheel features the Ashford story and great patterns and techniques.
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| Spinning: |
Exciting novelty and designer yarn, in wool or silk/merino |
| Weaving: |
Bracelets, bags, coats, cushions, scarves and placemats in thick and thin, distorted weaves, Bronson lace, overshot on opposites and double weave |
| Knitting: |
Chic beret, cute baby booties, |
| Crochet: |
Glamorous crochet top |
| Felting: |
Wool dreads |
| Dyeing: |
Arashi shibori, subtle variegated over dyeing |
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Also Jacob sheep in Wales, handmade heritage clothing, waulking in Scotland, silk production in Ethiopia and What's New from Richard. |
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Issue 20, Printed in 2008
Try inspiring projects and patterns for spinning, weaving, felting dyeing and knitting, read about craftsfolk at work - all in the next Wheel magazine.
• really extend your rigid heddle weaving
• knit and felt a bag and make felted decorations
• a professional weaver in Switzerland and a spinner and
weaver on the Aran Islands tell their stories
• spin novelty yarn that are works of art!
And much, much more....
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Issue 19, Printed in October 2007
The 2007 edition of The Wheel, issue 19, has some great patterns and techniques and articles for you.
Here is a taste of what will feature in Issue 19:
Spinning: Stylish cap, a blanket and vest for baby, cardigan
with lovely detailing and a funky necklace.
Weaving: Coat on the Knitters Loom and a Norwegian-style
scarf on the 8 shaft loom.
Felting: Create a French Street scene and make your own
carder covers.
Dyeing: Controlled random dyeing.
Knitting: Hat and Jumper for baby and the stunning Mobius
Wrap.
And meet Linda Cortright, editor and publisher of Wild Fibers Magazine, Cindy Begg, the wool lady, Lin Ashton, a Welsh angora goat farmer and Lorna Page a spinner and weaver who lives on a narrow boat in the UK.
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Issue 18, Printed in October 2006
I already have some fantastic articles and patterns including:
• Shibori on the Rigid Heddle Loom
• Honey comb on the Eight Shaft Loom
• Adorable handspun jumper and booties for your toddler
• Two patterns using handspun alpaca
• Collapse scarf by Anne Field.........and much more
Angela Meinz's stunning handspun sweater using the
Ashford alpaca blend, from Issue 18 of The Wheel >>>
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Issue 17, Printed in October 2006
Issue 17, of The Wheel featured some great patterns and techniques:
• Cute and cosy handspun and woven poncho and hat
• Gamp weaving on the rigid heddle and four shaft looms
• Homespun fingerless gloves - easy knit gloves good for
every task
• Funky dreadlock socks
• Elegant traditional Slovak Easter tablemats
• How to create your own beaded and bobbled yarn
• Exotic scarves using the latest designer yarns
• Create your own Chanel-inspired suiting material.
There were also fascinating stories to tell:
• Meet Shrek 2 - The woolly hermit sheep
• Captivate kids with felt
• Meet material girl, Linzi Manson
• How did the Kiwis get to Cusco?
The feature article was a fascinating look at how spinning may help brain function. Read how Harvard researchers confirm our belief that our crafts are good for us!
Issue 17 also featured a gallery of stand-out examples of our textile arts, Richard will answer your questions, and I will tell you about our new, secret loom!
Read the shrek article....
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