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Spalding & District

Category: Needlecraft

  • The Long Yarn

    The Long Yarn comprised 90 cabinets topped with Perspex boxes containing scenes from the invasion of Europe which ended World War 2. The ‘twist’ – all the figures, tanks, boats, buildings and airplanes had been knitted or crocheted in wool right down to a box of matches and a packet of cigarettes. It was quite Read more

  • River Banners

    Recently the Needlecraft group were invited to add some 'embellishment' to the banners being made for The Festival of the River to be held in Spalding in November.  Four banners were being made and the pictures below show us adding sequins, detail with shiny thread, and highlighting features on the banners. Much of this work Read more