Where in the world is Jan?
I would like to introduce you to our final, original member of our studio group. Jan Rasikas is a beginning weaver with a loom that is old enough to have seen lots more weaving than [...]
It’s not all about fiber
Stained glass has been a passion of mine for about 30 years and I occasionally let go of the fiber obsession long enough to go into my studio at home and melt some glass. These [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Tying one on
My last scarf was so long in the thinking stage and then too fast woven that I decided to try tying on another warp to this previous scarf. As with most of weaving I seem [...]
Studio Member: Barb… ie: “fearless weaver”
Monks Belt pillows from handwoven magazineBarb and Carole in full ninja dyeing gear.These placemats (above) are one of the last projects off Barbs loom and the cottolin towels, (below) are one of her first projects.Introducing [...]