Foire du Printemps Villefranche du Périgord 8 mai
THE popular spring fair in Villefranche-du-Perigord will take place on Tuesday 8 May, with around 80 stall holders set to attend. I will be one of these. Expect many local treats to entice the taste buds, and as is fitting for this time of year many flower sellers will be on hand with plants and …
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Journée européennes des metiers d’art(JEMA) à la Filature
The Filature de Belvès on 7 -8th April opened for the Journée européennes des metiers d’art (JEMA) : SudOuest 6 avril 2018 “Pour ce week-end spécial, trois professionnelles du fil sont invitées. “La troisième invitée s’appelle Carol Miers. Déjà enfant, elle aimait les engins et les objets ingénieux. Bien plus tard, arrivée en France, elle a …
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Hats off to manufacturing
Background production, beginnings of stitching. In the South West of France, perhaps also where you are, there are many once fascinating machines resting in attics. What a shame. For here, immobile, are wonderful examples of workmanship that, like a clarinet not played, or a car never driven are worthless when not in operation. Knitting machines …
Ravelry tips worked for a half tubular hat
This is made with a duomatic SD and the Passap Duo 80 manual, test piece 5, tubular and half tubular. I had to set GX/N knit two rows, then swap N/GX as per instructed by people on www.ravelry.com here Thanks to @ejvc Elizabeth and @dresda Stephanie.