Category Archives: Legacy of Yarns

Legacy of Yarns Event Challenge- Flora Fauna Fibre

If you have not sent in your Challenge entry form yet don’t delay . We are looking forward to receiving an exciting range of pieces for the display! If you are still needing inspiration take a look at the photo … Continue reading

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and for crocheters…

… you can get hooked on W14 Crochet from Charts on Saturday morning, 9-12. So many great patterns come from overseas, where English is not the language the pattern is published in, or maybe there are differences in crochet terminology… … Continue reading

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Colour to dye for!

Gone are the days of  black (with all it’s variations) and white (which could be pretty variable too) wool! There are some wonderful monochromatic works of course, but for many of us we just want a bit of colour- and … Continue reading

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Knit one, purl one… and the rest!

sounds pretty simple but actually that’s all you really need to know to take one of our knitting classes. truly- out talented tutors will give you the individual attention you need to do wonderful things! W2 Short Row Knitting and … Continue reading

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In case you felt like felting…

We do still have some vacancies available in some classes. W3- Intro to Needle felting- Friday 9-12- might be ful by now but if you are interested get in touch with Nola at Registrations ASAP! W8- Wet Felted slippers with … Continue reading

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Classes still available for Weavers

We have quite a strong weaving focus… our overseas guest tutor, Stacey Harvey -Brown, is a weaver, but i know her lectures and class, Colour Play (W17- Saturday 9-4), will be enjoyed and valued by all fibre artists. We have … Continue reading

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India Flint- Change of Plans…

Well… you may have heard a rumour that India Flint will not be coming to our Legacy of Yarns event in Dunedin, in April, after all… and sadly it’s true. For various reasons, India will no longer be teaching at … Continue reading

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Need accommodation in Dunedin for the Legacy of Yarns Event?

Rumour has it that Dunedin accommodation is filling up fast, with Creative Fibre members and people attending other Dunedin events and occasions… we have the perfect solution for you- come and stay at John McGlashan College, and be right on … Continue reading

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Otago Textile Hotspots – Lindy Chinnery, Lawrence

For those of you who are travelling to and from Dunedin via the Central Otago route, there are some wonderful ‘textile’ stops you should add to your itinerary. Located in the very pleasant and dare I say it ‘quaint’ historic … Continue reading

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Otago Textile Hot Spots! – Oamaru Textile Emporium

You’ve heard about some of the local attractions Dunedin City has to offer in previous post BUT… we have so much more to show you in the wider Otago area. If you are travelling by car and have time to … Continue reading

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