March 2016
collapse weaves
My passion for the lively texture of collapse weave continues. The shawls are woven in plain weave using an overtwist Habu Textiles wool crepe as the fiber that gives the weave its springy liveliness.  At [...]
February 2016
spring is just a thumb away
I have just the thumb to finish, on a pair of mittens that I am determined to wear before winter takes its leave. The last few days have seen temps in the 40's with [...]
2nd monday in Gays Mills
A large 2nd Monday weavers gathering met at Denise and Bill's sweet and homey brick house overlooking the Kickapoo River in Gays Mills. Such an idyllic setting. While it is spectacular now in its [...]
January 2016
winter gathering at Elin’s
Apparently being cooped up with cold temps has made for some productive weavers, judging by the wonderful projects on display at our weavers gathering at friend Elin's house. Just enough textile overload, shared comradery and [...]
knitting in the new year
Christmas is here and gone, mostly a blur of cooking, cleaning and wrapping that I am happy to let go of in exchange for some quiet knitting in front of the fire. My mitten gifts [...]
November 2015
2nd Monday at Nan’s
November's weavers gathering was at good friend Nan and Jim's home. They and their young son, Ethan had recently been to Japan and had lots of books, pictures and tales of their travels to share. [...]