4 04, 2011

new and old

By |2016-10-25T16:52:28+00:00April 4th, 2011|Handwoven|1 Comment

new workrayon chenille cowl I love the idea of a cowl draping around your neck with different layers showing depending on how it lays.  My original idea was to weave a double weave tube and join the edges, but I knew I wanted to do the rosepath inserts and it all started hurting my head; [...]

22 03, 2011

Spring+porch+spinning=peace?

By |2011-03-22T01:29:00+00:00March 22nd, 2011|Uncategorized|3 Comments

I look forward all winter, to the first day of weather warm enough to spin on the porch.  Today was just such a day, and I am not even cheating and bundling up in every piece of wool I own. Looking forward to listening to the returning birds sing and watching the chickadees at the [...]

17 03, 2011

Heavenly fiber mill

By |2016-10-25T16:52:28+00:00March 17th, 2011|Uncategorized|2 Comments

Alpaca blend yarn sold through Heavenly Fiber MillAmish loom with warping rackskeining and spinning machinesrug woven with upholstery selvages and gianormous warping spool rack behind loomColorways dyed here and sisal core/wool wrapped rug yarn---Darcy giving us a tour of the retail areaMerino wool before and after washing------------fleece washing machine that holds 9 lbs of wool For [...]

13 03, 2011

spring in Wisconsin

By |2016-10-25T16:52:28+00:00March 13th, 2011|Uncategorized|4 Comments

These are times of turbulent weather and political drama.  Our governor of two months has stripped most of our public workers of collective bargaining rights, that have been fought for, and in place the last 50 years.  He has done so in such a way as to have many from both sides crying foul and [...]

27 02, 2011

inspiration

By |2016-10-25T16:52:28+00:00February 27th, 2011|Uncategorized|2 Comments

New book with photos of Malin Selanders Swatch books/  Selanders signature in Denise's original booksrosepathwaffle weaveAt our 2nd monday weavers group Denise brought 3 of the 4 Swatch books by Malin Selander.  These caused quite a stir, and she found them at a second hand store for a little bit of nothing.  What a treasure!I [...]

16 02, 2011

2nd monday at Carole’s

By |2016-10-25T16:52:28+00:00February 16th, 2011|2nd Monday|3 Comments

valentine creationsElin"s rugsknitted scarf by Evan, potholders by Joanne and Susan's weavingyummy soup and breadsCarole's Glimakra with her double weave projectsDenise's inspiration books, filled with swatchesOur gathering this month at Carole's lovely home was a large and lively bunch.  Nothing like 2 days in a row of melting snow, some great food and conversation and [...]

6 02, 2011

memories of italian sunshine

By |2016-10-25T16:52:28+00:00February 6th, 2011|Photography|4 Comments

glorious VeniceFlorenceFlorence's  Ponte VecchioFlorenceI find myself going back to my pictures of Italy to immerse myself in the memories of warmth and sunshine, that so permeated our trip there.  As more snow falls outside, I can always return to these, to help me through what is becoming a rather long and seemingly endless  winter.  Dreaming [...]

19 01, 2011

fiber, food and fun

By |2016-10-25T16:52:28+00:00January 19th, 2011|Uncategorized|6 Comments

After having the misfortune to miss the last 2 or 3 weavers gatherings, due to family mayhem that kept falling on the 2nd Monday, I was doubly excited  to attend last mondays gathering at Joannes house.  Despite the winter storm warnings and unplowed highways a fairly large group of us found our way to Joannes [...]

24 12, 2010

Holiday Greetings

By |2016-10-25T16:52:28+00:00December 24th, 2010|Uncategorized|1 Comment

Looks like another snowed in Christmas eve.  Hopefully we can fa la la tomorrow.  For now, it looks like a great time for a snowball fight  and some cookie baking.  Molly looks ready!  I hope your holidays are filled with peace and the joy of the season.Springerle cookiesSeriously over sprinkledThe mad sprinklers at work

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