Elin was kind enough to invite the weavers to her home for our 2nd Monday gathering. She had lots to show off with her newly built; Swedish inspired dye studio and a beautiful new, Amish built barn going up. She even had three dye pots going for us to try out some natural dyeing. One [...]
This months 2nd Monday gathering was hosted by Carole and it was fun to see where she had set up her loom at home; after closing down our shared studio space in town. I must say that, her weaving space is very inspiring, surrounded by windows overlooking the apple orchards and winter shrouded gardens that [...]
The new year brought our 2nd Monday gathering to fellow weaver Kathy's house. It was doubly wonderful to be here after missing last months gathering due to this bloody winter weather. Sorry, it seems I have been feeling a bit cooped up lately and judging from the large turnout I wasn't the only one.As usual [...]
This week Barb hosted our 2nd Monday gathering of weavers, and as you can see some very talented knitters. Jean joined us, bringing a box filled with her beautifully knitted mittens and the pattern books they were knit from. As she lifted the lid , with her mittens tantalizingly displayed; you would have thought she [...]
From Kindred ThreadsOur 2nd Monday gathering this month was at my house and despite a miserable snow/rainy day we stayed warm with laughter and my somewhat too spicy butternut squash and pear soup. Thanks to my hubby for a couple of his great apple pies.Susans wool potholders and linen scarf (above) are lovely and Carole [...]
Food and fiber; always a great combo at our 2nd monday gathering of fiber fanatics. This lovely shawl is one of Barbs recent finished projects. Carole's blueberry tarts were a rather elegant addition to a somewhat raucous group. Thanks also to Joanne for her yummy cheesecakeJoanne shared these lovely items that she has recently finished. [...]
As usual our 2nd Monday gathering was a mixture of fiber , good food, laughter and world problem solving. It was great to see Joanne; and her yummy rhubarb bars almost didn't last long enough for a picture.Kathy of Riverweave Studio, brought in one of her cat friends. More can be found at her shop [...]
Our studio was filled with laughter and productive fun Saturday while we were taught the fine art of broom making by Ken Workowski of The Nature Of Things. With his gentle guidance, Carole, Phyllis, Carol and I were delighted with the brooms that we created. Each one with its own personality, we definitely brought out [...]
Our 2nd Monday gathering of fiber friends, weavers and spinners took place last Monday. We were joined in the studio by Joyce Krueger, Susan of Avalanche LoomsAnd Kathy Aaker of Riverweave Studio. As always it is great to share the projects we have been working on and see what others are accomplishing in their studios.Kathy [...]
I'm not sure why this rag ball is so beautiful, but it certainly calls to me. Jan is taking apart a rag rug treasured in her family and made by a family friend. It will be a wonderful way to honor this womens work by prolonging its life with a new warp.Our 2nd Monday was [...]
