Happy New Year

The Committee of ERTF wish all our members and readers of this blog a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Just a reminder that there is lots of information for members on the ERTF website. I have just posted the 2011 programme for Broadlands Art Centre under the Norfolk section, so keep checking in as there will be lots more information for members posted on the website during 2011.............

best wishes

Merry Christmas to everyone.

Wishing us all sharp needles for 2011

Suffolk exhibition until 21st December

Here are some images from Twisted Chain's first exhibition at the Upstairs Gallery, town centre Beccles []free parking till Xmas]

Open Tuesday till Saturday for one more week.

details see below

SPINNING WHEEL FOR SALE

An ERTF member has asked us to tell you about a Spinning Wheel for sale. For all the details see ERTF members site London Region - News from the membership.

Cambridge Area Meetings January & February 2011

There will be two regional meetings early next year in the Cambridge Region, the main focus being to discuss the membership challenge and to get a plan of action!

Our local meetings will be on Friday 7th January, 10-2.30. We are planning a shared lunch, so please bring a dish. This meeting will be at a members house in the Royston area. The second meeting is on Saturday 5th February, 10-12 in Godmanchester. ERTF members can find all the detail of these meetings on the members website - Cambridge Events and Workshops.

If you are not a member but live in the Cambridge area and are interested in finding out more contact - cambsrep1@ertf.org.uk for further details.

Stitch and Creative Craft Show

I have just spoken to the organisers of the above who organise shows (like the Knit and Stitch but more craft based) throughout the UK and have done so successfully for a number of years. They are coming to Braintree in February and have asked me to let our members know that this is the first time they will be visiting Braintree. There has been several remarks made to me and the organisers about a "terrible" show in the past at Braintree, so please remember this is a brand new show to Braintree.

Details from www.stitchandcreativecrafts.co.uk

Natural Dyeing Workshop

You are invited to a Natural Dyeing Workshop on Saturday 12th Feb 2011 10-4 in Borehamwood Hertfordshire. We will be dyeing fabric  blue, yellow and red and over dyeing to create various subtle shades of green and purple.

Come and experiment with the subtle colours and organic patterns that can be made with natural dyes.
For more information see the members section of ERTF web site or contact Jenny email jennyleslie@hotmail.com.