Around 20 of us turned up to see how much or how little we know about our crafts! Once again Serena had set a challenging and fun quiz which extended our knowledge as well as testing it. The first section was about archaeology, with pictures and questions about ancient textiles. Next, 10 anagrams of the names of people associated with our crafts, some of whom we have had as tutors. See how you get on with these:

1. Find in Tail
2. Roses Balm
3. Hank R Fringer
4. Chiesa Silk
5. Bat Oxen Jar
6. Lipd Gin
7. A Plura Job E Funny
8. Yo Real Block
9. Greet Pod Oil Clown
10. And a Farm on a Hand

A section on silk was followed by a section on sea silk, obtained from a shellfish with fringes – an endangered creature, so not something we’re likely to be trying, though it sounds fascinating. This was followed by questions relating to the longest thread competition held at Bothwell in Tasmania. We were impressed and astonished at the length of plied thread produced by winners. Next, more anagrams – this time of the processes of turning wool into cloth, and a little easier than the names:

1. Serhagin
2. Sorcunig
3. Vinegaw
4. Dagcirn
5. Gishifinn
6. Torsign
7. Ceningla
8. Draggin
9. Nipsning

A literary section was followed by dyeing, then assorted general knowledge questions, and finally quotations. Many thanks, Serena, it was a great morning!