Lately I am a little stuck in black and white...hope to find some color soon.cotolin towels woven in 8 harness twill with 2 shuttlesbamboo shawlMolly loving this first big snowstormminus 20 degrees when the girls went to school yesterday. Looks like winter might be here.Great book for inspiration
welcome to Sno-Crushprairie grass rep weave by Kathy Aakerknitwear by Annie Larson. bowls by Peter Dovalquilt by Susan's quilt circlemy handspun and handwovensJean Becks aprons with knitwear by Annie LarsonMittens by barb Monroe and bowl by Peter Dovaldoll sculptures by Amy Arnoldvest by Kathy AakerDoubleweave and scarves by Carole Austin. Handspun by meThe textile show [...]
 I have the great honor of having been invited to participate in Susan Johnson's first textile show at her studio/shop in Avalanche, Wi. I hope this show can share some of the excitement and love that we have for textiles and the creating of them. I know that everytime that I venture out to Avalanche [...]
My handspun Carmel Creme yarn was featured on this blog that I found interesting. Lots of great natural, eco friendly items. Thanks Brenda for putting this post together.A Remark You Made: Playing Matchmaker Part II
The lovely island of Burano is a short boat ride from Venice but definitely a trip back in time. Known for its hand stitched lace; this was one of the few spots, while on our trip, that I found fiber inspiration. The little lace making ladies looked so serene and peaceful, I'm not sure why, [...]
Cutting off a finished scarf before finishing the whole warp, is quick and easy with this technique. Make a two stick heading after you have finished the first scarf by weaving one inch of plain weave or as close as you can get; insert 2 sticks into the next 2 sheds and weave at least [...]
Harvest Parade, originally uploaded by kindred threads.Our little town hosted a heck of a harvest festival last weekend. The moon man was all aglow in the park that evening. I just caught a glimpse of him through the trees. Hope he comes back next year.
 I know that my daughter is going to college in the right town ( Madison, WI) when I find a knitted bus stop. Seriously! Nothing like a little subversive knitting, to make you feel right at home.
Joyce shared her studio with us on one of Wisconsin's loveliest of fall days. So lovely one of our members came via motorcycle. It was a memorable image of Elin walking up in her Harley Davidson jacket; with her arms filled with her natural dyed yarns and her motorcycle helmet.The small amount of guilt I [...]
In Hobbiton, originally uploaded by miss_rogue. When Peter Jackson's production crew left Matamata, New Zealand, they left 17 hobbit holes on the private farm that was used as a stand-in for the Shire. Since then, the farm's sheep have moved in on this hobbit ghost town.
