collapse weaves
My passion for the lively texture of collapse weave continues. The shawls are woven in plain weave using an overtwist Habu Textiles wool crepe as the fiber that gives the weave its springy liveliness.  At 2/48 this is so fine as to be almost invisible in the weft. And with the loosely set warp threads the garment just off the [...]
spring is just a thumb away
I have just the thumb to finish, on a pair of mittens that I am determined to wear before winter takes its leave. The last few days have seen temps in the 40's with lots of melting snow and for me, thoughts of robins and daffodils are not far behind. I have done all of my get rid of [...]
2nd monday in Gays Mills
A large 2nd Monday weavers gathering met at Denise and Bill's sweet and homey brick house overlooking the Kickapoo River in Gays Mills. Such an idyllic setting. While it is spectacular now in its winter whites I would love to see it again surrounded by the lovely shades of spring greens and knowing Denise; there will be wonderful gardens [...]
winter gathering at Elin’s
Apparently being cooped up with cold temps has made for some productive weavers, judging by the wonderful projects on display at our weavers gathering at friend Elin's house. Just enough textile overload, shared comradery and laughter to keep us going until next months gathering, despite what winter throws at us. Â woolies by the fire repweave table [...]
knitting in the new year
Christmas is here and gone, mostly a blur of cooking, cleaning and wrapping that I am happy to let go of in exchange for some quiet knitting in front of the fire. My mitten gifts to my daughters was well received, even by the youngest who received hers WYBA. My acronym for a knitted gift, not quite finished "with yarn [...]
2nd Monday at Nan’s
November's weavers gathering was at good friend Nan and Jim's home. They and their young son, Ethan had recently been to Japan and had lots of books, pictures and tales of their travels to share. They all got to experience indigo dyeing, sumo wrestling, drumming and kayaking. A highlight of our gathering, as always is food and this time we [...]