A trip to Lincoln
Lyn L and I attended the recent Guild AGM in Lincoln. We were made very welcome by the local club. We arrived early having stayed overnight nearby.
There was a welcoming cuppa on arrival, we split up and went to have look around.
Around the hall were a variety of stands:
- There were three machines up with people working and answering queries.
- There was a stand with local students displays of experimental knitting which they were willing to talk about and they allowed pictures.
- There were two big displays of work, one of which was from Bradford University. This also showed some experimental work and the tutor was available if you wished to talk. The second display was by a student whose work was exquisite.
- There was a stand with small felting kits available from one of the officers.
- Clair Crowson, Sue Booth, Alison Lee, Sally Williams, showed designs.
In a smaller adjoining hall, there was a large display of Competition entries, there was a gorgeous bear which won several prizes.
Plus, Uppingham Yarns with some interesting fancy yarns.
After the business of the Guild AGM we all had our packed lunches and more coffee, tea and cakes.
In the afternoon we had an interesting talk by Lorna Hamilton-Brown MBE who was the guest speaker. She designs and creates art knits for numerous advertising agencies.
My thanks to the Guild Officers and the local Mapperley Machine Knitting Club, Nottingham for a very enjoyable day.\
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by April H
