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 [...]
Just what we needed, a good blast of color and the inspiration we always come away with when we visit Susan Johnson at her Avalanche Looms shop and weaving studio. It was a large and boisterous group; I know that I missed talking to quite a few people. I mostly walked around from one eye [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ladies do lunch..thanks BarbSometimes you just have to leave house and studio and be someplace else, even though it is still winter at least it is somebody else's winter. Thank god that Barb invited us over for lunch cause I am personally in danger of imploding if I don't see something new and inspiring. And [...]
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 [...]
