Welcome aboard, I'm so glad you're here.

In the following sections you'll find the discount codes that various generous suppliers offer to us, as well as the usual notes about this and that.

What you'll need for the course in the first instance

bits and bobs :: scissors, pins, needles, threads

cloth :: dye samples, clothing that is beyond mending or to which you have a sentimental attachment. natural fibres are preferable, but in the first instance just use what you have to hand. the cloth doesn't necessarily need to be naturally dyed...bright coloured rags can make beautiful patterns...

wool :: either fresh from the sheep, or scoured and combed in the form of sliver or roving, or from pre-loved wool clothing (so long as it isn't treated to be "superwashable")

if you have a fluffy dog (or cat, or Angora rabbit) that sheds a lot you may like to experiment with their soft (under)coat. I will be making a sample made using the clippings from Tilly (the theoretically white dog in the image below).

and if you have them available ::

a cutting mat and one of those nifty roller cutter thingies may be useful, though scissors will do just fine

an iron (it can help if small bits are pressed flat)

also : feel free to use a sewing machine if you find the hand sewing too tedious. it will still take time, but may spare you some arthritic twinges...

it doesn't matter what colour the wool is, as it won't be visible once the object is completed.