Since moving out of the studio space that a group of us has shared, I have been setting up 2 of my looms at home and trying to organize all that fiber in a much smaller space. My 54" Glimakra will be in storage but just about everything else is stuffed into a few areas [...]
Linda Kennedy of Elk Run Handwovens, has graciously invited our group of weavers out to see her wonderful studio and give us an idea how to start a diamond rag rug. Her and Elin have both taken a class from Deb Sharpe at Sievers and Lakeside Fibers in Madison. Linda has a computer program called [...]
uploaded by kindred threads. So lately my inner grandma has been released and my family has benefited gastronomically by having lots of yummy pies and desserts. I have always enjoyed baking pies and one of my fondest memories is of my grandma Jenny teaching me how to roll out a pie crust.I have a lovely [...]
This bag, woven in shadow weave was inspired by a blog post at doni's deli, and is now being interpreted by many in our weaving group. I think that Barb is up to 4 different versions. It is a simple construction; all one long strip and folded cleverly, to magically be sewn into a simple [...]
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. [...]
Carole and I recently spent a lovely morning at the home and weaving studio of Elin and her husband Bob. Elin's studio is lovely and I can picture her many productive hours in such an inviting environment.These are sample skeins of natural dyes. Elin teaches classes through the Driftless Folk School and at her home [...]
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 [...]
Spring brings new beginnings, fresh starts, abundant life and hope for a better world.
This Sunday I had the honor of being invited to demonstrate spinning at Heidi and Randy Oversons angora farm near Coon Valley, WI. Although it was a blustery and rainy day, Heidis' Skjonsbergdalen Farm is in a lovely setting and her shearing day festival was well attended.Guess I never realized that goats are horned and [...]
Our cooperative fibers arts studio has been here in our small town of Viroqua, WI for the last couple of years. And although some members have come and gone, we have continued to enjoy the camaraderie and inspiration that our shared studio space provides. We have greatly enjoyed opening our studio on the 2nd monday [...]
