Lila Nelson’s exhibit at Vesterheim
I have been to Decorah many times but this is the first time I have been through the exhibits at the Vesterheim Museum. What a treat! I have been wanting to see the exhibit of Lila Nelson's weavings as a few from our weavers group have taken classes with her and had a lot of respect for her work. With [...]
scarves of summer
Here is a bit of a catch up on what I have woven over the course of the summer in preparation for The Driftless Area Art Festival, a fair that I am always honored to be part of. My looms have been empty for a month now and that is just wrong. So today I will decide what c0mes next. [...]
sheep rule
My booth and Nan wearing the infamous Infinite Loop top by Cocoknits This years Wisconsin Sheep and Wool festival was as always a whirlwind of fiber, sheep, friends, and lots of color...everywhere. My friend Nan took a spinning class and helped me man the booth; and I must say that we make a pretty good team. We had [...]
come to the fair
Well the yarns are all dyed, the baby skeins are packaged with care, the truck is almost packed and I think it is time for a beer. (I'm so tired I couldn't spell beer) (again). Tomorrow morning I head off to Jefferson for the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival to ply my wares. Am I punchy or is it funny [...]
gathering at Nan’s
Last months 2nd Monday gathering was at good friend Nan's home. Lots to see and as always plenty of shared food to eat. With 2 fiber and art fairs coming up this month this will be short and sweet. Just know that fun was had by all. my tencel scarves and yarn acquisitions from Convergence A shawl [...]
summer poppies
Anytime our weavers group is invited to Olga and Gordon's home during the summer months, I know we are in for a treat. We enjoyed a wonderful day gathered together under an apple tree,  surrounded by multitudes of Olga's red poppies and breathtaking gardens . My camera kept drawing me away to explore the gardens until the show and tell [...]