A tale of 2 Caroles: Carol and Carole
Introducing you to 2 more members of our studio.Carol Gohlke has been a founding member of our studio group and holds us together with her support in many ways. She is a reluctant fiber artist in that when the knitting shop was in full swing, she swore no one would be able to teach her to knit; and our friend [...]
Flood Days
Romance Valley (not usually a lake)Our 2nd Mondays fiber day at the studio was an impossibility for those of us living in parts of Vernon county that have been hit once again by merciless flooding. I've posted a couple of pictures of my driveway destroyed by my normally peaceful branch of the Bad Axe River. Our little creek became a [...]
Kathleen Aaker of Riverweave Studio
I would like to introduce you to Kathy Aaker of Riverweave Studio. She has been with our fiber group for most of this, our first year. Although she is leaving our studio, I am sure that she will continue to inspire and encourage us in our endeavors. With her more than 20 years of weaving experience, she finds us often [...]
Studio open house: you’re invited
Open HouseatKindred Threadsduring Viroqua's 1st annual artcrawlart fair, specials at participating businesses and farmer's market Saturday May 31st9:00 to 4:30 pm311 S Main St. Viroqua, Wi 608.637.9276enter our drawing for a handwoven basket with hand painted and handspun yarnsthere will be ongoing basketmaking and spinning demonstrationsWe will feature fine handwoven rugs, scarves and table linens by our studio weavers, hand [...]
Spring yarns a bloomin
I am not normally a pink person; but I find myself dyeing and spinning lots of luscious flower inspired pinks. Spring is in the air and I am definitely on a pink roll. This yarn has been added to the etsy site and is named Peony. I'm on a flower roll as this and other yarns I've dyed recently are [...]
2nd Monday
We have recently started a weavers and spinners gathering the 2nd Monday of every month, partly to help help our group of weavers who rent studio space, make sure that we have some time in the studio together. Also to open our studio up to other weavers and spinners; to drop in with their wheels or projects to see what [...]