This months 2nd Monday weavers gathering was conveniently located at my neighbors house last Monday. Maureen and Duane have created such a lovely outdoor natural wonderland that I’m surprised they are ever indoors. The pond with stone walkways and walls and gorgeous plantings make me want to come back with my sketchbook. I took a gazillion pictures as every vista looked like a painting. Their garden is also a work of art and I’m thinking took a just a little bit of work to look so pristine.
Maureen’s weaving adventure started about a year or so ago and she now owns the same Glimakra Ideal countermarche loom that I have. Glimakra no longer makes this loom and she found hers used. It is so great to have a loom that can weave anything but it can also be challenging to learn all of the tie-up idiosyncrasies. I’m still in a love hate relationship with mine. I am impressed by her just jumping in with weaving , choosing the projects she wants and just learning as she goes.
After the big push to weave for The Winding Roads art tour, I am taking a bit of a break from weaving. Lots of weeding and general sitting on the porch stuff to catch up on. I did manage to forget to deliver the defected double weave scarf that my daughter bought so I could show it off at this gathering. This is one of my favorite scarves that I have ever woven, so I’m glad that I get to visit it when I get to Madison to see my daughters.
I am fortunate to have a friend right next door to share weaving inspiration with. I’m looking forward to many more years and projects to share just down the road…
Suzanna brought a pillow that she had made from a piece handwoven by Randall Darwall, my weaving hero
lots to see in the flower and vegetable gardens
Maureen wearing one of Kathy’s lovely tops/ newest quilt by Judith/ Elin’s cowl
Maureen’s new studio space and first project on her Glimakra loom
We even got in a little pickleball action. My favorite new thing
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