{"title":"The Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-uk-issue-275-autumn-2020-magazine","title":"The Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers - UK - Issue 275, Autumn 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach issue of the Journal of Weavers Spinners and Dyers is packed with fascinating stories and information. 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Chris Alexander revisits his time running a carpet workshop in Uzbekistan with journeys into Afghanistan to buy natural dyes. Continuing with colour, Theo Wright looks at the interaction of complex patterns and colour; and Stacey Harvey-Brown explores colour- and-weave and shadow weave – from simple but effective to complex. For spinners, tackling a big project can be daunting; Sonya Hammond describes turning several kilos of wool into a big blanket by planning, sampling, then taking it step by step. We have a brief tribute to linen weaver Alison Morton who died this year, and in the first of an occasional series on textile collections, mills and museums, Carol Christiansen explores textiles in the Shetland Museum.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Journal For Weavers, Spinners and Dyers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41436874735748,"sku":"55940421","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/4625\/2932\/files\/the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-magazines-the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-uk-issue-280-winter-2021-35231591301252.jpg?v=1735092541"},{"product_id":"the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-uk-issue-283-autumn-2022-magazine","title":"The Journal For Weavers, Spinners and Dyers - UK - Issue 283, Autumn 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere just wasn’t room in the last issue to squeeze in all the articles about linen, so in this issue we have Catherine O’Hara’s examination of the Old Bleach Linen Company’s attempt to counter the decline in the industry through innovation. Ultimately unsuccessful, the company tried to counteract changes in consumer preference for ‘new’ textiles and the impact of globalisation. In Japan the designation of Important Intangible Cultural Property highlights vulnerable crafts, such as shifu, paper textiles. Complex techniques that were formerly widespread now rely on a handful of specialists to maintain skills. Eleanor Burkett has been fascinated by shifu for many years and introduces us to the techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two articles about traditional handweaving in India, the production of Jamalkalam rugs in southern India and the handwoven cloth tradition which falls within the broad term khadi. Undermined by British industrialisation in the nineteenth century, handweaving was once a mainstay of rural economies and handspun, handwoven cloth became symbolic of Independence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor dyers there is a novel suggestion – use hair dyes! Easy to obtain and, as Jan Richardson shows, capable of producing exciting results. And who could resist Heather Galindo’s popsicle swatches? Behind the colourful results is a meticulous process of generating a reference set, a reminder that consistent results rely on a rigorously systematic approach which saves time and effort when dyeing for projects. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of the celebration of seventy years of the Journal, Carolyn Griffiths researched some of the companies advertising in early issues. Also on a historic theme, Jill Riley visited the Warner Textile Archive and gives us a glimpse of the riches that it holds. Worth a visit if you are in the area. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we include Jennie Parry’s appreciation of Hilary Turner, past Chair of the Journal Committee, Association Chair and a major contributor to the Association and its events over many years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHilary Miller, Chair, Journal Editorial Committee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShiroishi Shifu: An Important Intangible Cultural Property \/ Eleanor Burkett -- Dyeing Experiments Using Hair Dyes \/ Jan Richardson -- Two Hundred and Eighty-Three Journals \/ Carolyn Griffiths -- The Old Bleach Linen Company’s Technical Innovations and Creative Responses in Ulster’s Interwar Linen Industry \/ Dr Catherine O'Hara -- Jamakalam Rug Weaving in India \/ B. Poongodi and G. Ramakrishnan -- Stick Spinning Exploration, Jinty Knowling Lentier -- Khadi: The Weaving Tradition and Movement of Indian Village Craft \/ Subhankar Sengupta -- The Spindle: A Practical Project \/ Chloé Thiriet -- Remembering Hilary Turner \/ Jennie Parry -- Popsicle Swatches: A Conversation Between Heather Galindo, Dyer, and Linda More -- Warner \u0026amp; Sons and The Warner Textile Archive \/ Jill Riley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Journal For Weavers, Spinners and Dyers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41436874801284,"sku":"55940322","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/4625\/2932\/files\/the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-magazines-the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-uk-issue-283-autumn-2022-35231567413380.jpg?v=1735093447"},{"product_id":"the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-uk-issue-285-spring-2023-magazine","title":"The Journal For Weavers, Spinners and Dyers - UK - Issue 285, Spring 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e#285 Spring 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur front cover image is from Beverley Usher’s Big Stash Spin – a great way to address all that fibre which has accumulated as a result of impulse buys which many of us have achieved over the years. Beverley’s technique for blending colours is a good starting point for making the most of the fibre. Managing colour is also behind the second of our articles on the Online Guild Dyeing Challenge, showing how Christina Chisholm and Carol Hunter interpreted the options they were given.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmanda Hannaford’s second article on preparing longwool for worsted spinning takes us through the production of rovings to get the best from this type of fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSusan Foulkes is a keen researcher of woven braids and recently came across a technique of creating cords woven around a core using a circular disc. Her original source was from the Baltic, but research turned up similar cords from Indonesia. Using her extensive knowledge of braiding techniques she has designed and woven a series of cords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeaver Kate Williams considers the issue of how weaving is categorised. Often pigeon-holed as craft (practical, utilitarian), weave can also be art (creative, illustrative). A Fine Arts student, she was surprised and pleased to have her weaving accepted for a contemporary art exhibition, and concludes that a weaver is both a craftsperson and an artist free to communicate ideas through weave. Lindsey Marshall also breaks weaving boundaries by creating clever and attractive 3D tapestries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe National Exhibition 2022 at Leigh Spinners Mill triumphed after cancellation in 2020. For those not able to visit, we feature three pieces, by Carole Keepax, Jill Riley and Amanda Hannaford, while Sarah Byrne provides a review of her experience of acting as a steward at the exhibition. Time to start thinking about what you could submit in 2024?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHilary Miller, Chair, Journal Editorial Committee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e* Creating a Dyeing Challenge for the Online Guild, Christina Chisholm and Carol Hunter\n\u003cbr\u003e* The Big Stash Spin, Beverly Usher\n\u003cbr\u003e* Preparing Longwools for Worsted Spinning Part 2 -Making Roving, Amanda Hannaford\n\u003cbr\u003e* Not Just a Weaver, Kate Williams\n\u003cbr\u003e* The Weaving Disc — an exploration of history and uses. Part 1, Susan J Foulkes\n\u003cbr\u003e* Thinking Aloud – 3D Tapestry Weaving, Lindsey Marshall\n\u003cbr\u003e* Readers' Showcase: Highlighting three pieces from the National Exhibition 2022: Coal, Cotton, Canals, Carole Keepax, Jill Riley and Amanda Hannaford\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Journal For Weavers, Spinners and Dyers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41436874899588,"sku":"55940123","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/4625\/2932\/files\/the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-magazines-the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-uk-issue-285-spring-2023-35231564267652.jpg?v=1735093621"},{"product_id":"the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-uk-issue-286-summer-2023","title":"The Journal For Weavers, Spinners and Dyers - UK - Issue 286, Summer 2023","description":"This issue contains the second part of Susan Foulkes' fascinating exploration of the weaving disc, and the first of a two-part article on reading weaving drafts by Stacey Harvey-Brown, to help those starting out on a weaving journey. A timely article on botanical printing by Elisabeth Viguié-Culshaw is encouragement to experiment with summer leaves. Jo Lilley, who won the Lylie Smart Trophy for a novice weaver at the National Exhibition, tells us how her Guild members helped her get started, and how she then embarked on an ambitious project. 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In her history of weaving and wellbeing on p.16, occupational therapist Lesley Lougher provides five ideas as to what it is that these skills can provide, not just in the context of occupational therapy but for all of us who enjoy them. We expect you will be able to relate to one or many of Lesley’s suggestions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForaging is often thought of as being TV restaurateurs going out with a guide to find unfeasibly small amounts of foodstuffs in the context of catering for dozens of people; their exploits often followed by a beach barbecue or other al fresco method of consumption. But experienced natural dyers Deb Bamford, Jane Deane, Susan Dye \u0026amp; Ashley Walker and Isabella Whitworth point out on p.8, that natural dyers forage for many of their materials. Consequently, they need to consider best practice in their gathering. But there are more questions than answers and their six conclusions open the way for more research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndigo, modern sheep breeds, universal tie-ups for floor looms, the history of the merino sheep, tartan, dyeing with coffee grounds and safflowers are amongst the many and varied topics included in the wide range of articles by this quarter’s contributors. Whilst the nights are long and outdoor activities like gardening can be put on hold, we hope that you will find something here to inspire you for a winter of weaving, spinning and dyeing and give hope for what the new year will bring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to look forward to in Spring 2024 will be our next special issue, dedicated to the subject of sustainability within our crafts. It promises to inspire, interest and explore a variety of ways in which we can make our work more sustainable and kinder to the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLesley Fidler and Sue McDaid (who are temporarily sharing the JEC Chair’s role)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Journal For Weavers, Spinners and Dyers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41785770999940,"sku":"55940423","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/4625\/2932\/files\/the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-magazines-the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-uk-288-winter-2023-35231637504132.jpg?v=1735092725"},{"product_id":"the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-uk-issue-287-autumn-2023-magazine","title":"The Journal For Weavers, Spinners and Dyers - UK - 287 Autumn 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e#287 Autumn 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLots of news about the weavers of today and tomorrow in this issue of The Journal, with the Theo Moorman Award recipients, the Graduate Showcase and the winner of the Huntsman Textile Design Award. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLinda More takes a look at how the colour purple has been obtained from the days of the Phoenicians, via the Roman Empire, Perkin’s synthetic mauve, and on to the use of food dyes to colour wool and silk today. For anyone with limited space who has to use their kitchen both for food preparation and dyeing, the use of food-grade dyes is a safe way to have a first foray in dyeing. As Linda says, ‘Incapacitating your family is to be avoided at all costs.’ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt won’t be long until November and #wovember 2023. Teresa Cabellos, who describes herself as a wool explorer, has shared some of her posts from 2022 on a wide range of wool-related topics, thinking about not only the ‘what?’ but the ‘why?’ of her use of wool. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe creation of Ryijy, which were once woollen bed covers used with the pile side downwards on the bed, is Karen Garwood-Young’s subject when she gives an insight into the time-consuming creation of her works of art. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStacey Harvey-Brown continues her series explaining weaving notation, and in this issue she looks at the tie-ups used by floor looms, and which type of floor loom uses which system. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd of course, there is all the regular information about recent exhibitions, new books and forthcoming exhibitions and events. \n\u003cbr\u003e                                                                                                               Lesley Fidler and Sue McDaid (who are temporarily sharing the JEC Chair’s role), Journal Editorial Committee\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Journal For Weavers, Spinners and Dyers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41785771098244,"sku":"55940323","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/4625\/2932\/files\/the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-magazines-the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-uk-287-autumn-2023-35231633997956.jpg?v=1735093270"},{"product_id":"the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-uk-issue-292-winter-2024","title":"The Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers - UK - Issue 292, Winter 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e#292 Winter 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI don’t think a week goes by without mention of artificial intelligence in mainstream media. Nevertheless, you can rest assured that contributions to and production of all foreseeable editions of the Journal WSD are very much human-generated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be the sense of control and mindfulness that spinning and weaving require, which means they have endured despite machine alternatives. Or does mastery of our equipment provide such a sense of satisfaction? When I had some extra lighting and sockets put into the bedroom I grandly call The Weaving Room, the electrician was intrigued that none of the equipment needed plugging in and yet could still produce things he recognised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many examples in this issue of how stand-alone equipment can be used. Pointing out that spinners have control of their wheels rather than the other way round, Cath Snape provides troubleshooting tips in the first of two articles (p.6). On p.22, Krystyna Gadd writes about the therapeutic effects of weaving for traumatised young women in Sri Lanka, and on p.36, Bradford Guild shows the start of solar dyeing silk as well as rapid fixing of natural dyes using steam. As nights draw in, I hope you find plenty to spark your creativity or help get an idle piece of equipment back into enjoyable production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch are the memories and influence of the late Stuart Groom, none of the JEC team questioned giving him the title of President on p.41 in the last issue. Stuart was actually chairman of the Association. For anyone unaware of Stuart’s contribution,\u003cbr\u003eThe Journal WSD, issue 261 (Spring 2017) has tributes to him on pp.6-8. Re-reading these gives me the impression of a lovely person I unfortunately never met, but wish I had. Contact with people like Stuart provides one of the intangible rewards for volunteering for the AGWSD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLesley Fidler, acting JEC Chair\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Journal For Weavers, Spinners and Dyers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44629124907140,"sku":"55940424","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/4625\/2932\/files\/the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-magazines-the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-uk-issue-292-winter-2024-41143009312900.jpg?v=1735571521"},{"product_id":"the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-uk-issue-290-summer-2024","title":"The Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers - UK - Issue 290, Summer 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e#290 Summer 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Journal For Weavers, Spinners and Dyers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44655333933188,"sku":"55940224","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/4625\/2932\/files\/the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-magazines-the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-uk-issue-290-summer-2024-41335801282692.jpg?v=1736878875"},{"product_id":"the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-issue-297-spring-2026-magazine","title":"The Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers - Issue 297, Spring 2026 Magazine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe winter quarterly issue of The Journal WSD highlights inspiring dyeing and quilting projects, explains the Journal’s role as a long-term record (unlike the Guild’s monthly newsletter), and showcases new contributions such as natural feather dyeing research. The editor notes efforts to make past issues searchable and invites reader expertise, while encouraging enjoyment of the rich content inside.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoyed reading Frankie Owens’ account of her experiments in naturally dyeing feathers, A Flight of Fancy on p.16 of The Journal WSD 296 (Winter 2025), Frankie has since added a note of caution about the illustration showing a vivid green that was apparently produced with weld. Unfortunately, the colour reproduction has resulted in a much greener image than the yellow-with-a-greenish-tinge that was the true result.\u003cbr\u003eAs the days start to lengthen and venturing outdoors becomes a more attractive idea, take a look at Sue Willis’ article on her Amazing Foraged Drop Spindle. What items can you bring home to create this fascinatingly simple device?\u003cbr\u003eReturning indoors, does your Guild have a drum carder amongst the equipment that it lends out to members? If so, and you have never tried using it, you might like to look at Freyalyn Close-Hainsworth’s article on p.17, Basic Drum Carding. Could it increase your interest in fleece preparation, particularly if, like me, you have never mastered the knack of using hand carders? Continuing in the area of fleece preparation, on p.43 Christina Chisholm delves into the possibilities of fibre blending: ideal to eke out small quantities of something special or to create a perfect thread that would otherwise be unavailable.\u003cbr\u003eSystematic learning is another theme in this quarter’s issue. On p.8, Jo Glenn writes about how she is approaching her study for the AGWSD’s Certificate of Achievement (CoA) in natural dyeing. Candidates who have completed their CoA submissions write about their work on p.28. Emma Gall introduces her portfolio as a textile student on p.20 and there are class reports from last year’s Summer School on p.46.\u003cbr\u003eWhatever your discipline and however you approach it, systematic learner or happy dabbler, I hope you find something in this issue to get you creating this spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLesley Fidler, JEC Chair\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Journal For Weavers, Spinners and Dyers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51594253041796,"sku":"55946526","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/4625\/2932\/files\/the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-magazines-the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-issue-297-spring-2026-magazine-1225729858.png?v=1774111986"},{"product_id":"the-journal-for-weavers-spinners-and-dyers-issue-299-autumn-2026-magazine","title":"The Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers - Issue 299, Autumn 2026 Magazine","description":"The Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers returns with Issue 299, showcasing the diverse voices and work of fiber artists across continents and centuries. 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