Monthly Archives: May 2014

It’s All in the Cards

Posted on May 30, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

Yesterday was a fun day, spent at Brenda’s (Penelope Fibre Arts) where Kim McKenna (Claddagh Fibre Arts) taught an introductory workshop on Card Weaving.  Card weaving uses a set of cards, with holes punched in the four corners.  A huge … Continue reading →

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Crackle Weave Class Samples

Posted on May 22, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

I just finished teaching two Saturday classes on Crackle Weave.  I had a great time, and had seven participants, who told me that they had a great time also.  I worked really hard to prepare for the class and had … Continue reading →

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This Just in from WA

Posted on May 7, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

Imagine my surprise when I opened my mail today and found this! A beautiful Jarrah wood music box, playing “Waltzing Matilda”. Some Dreamee Wool top of Western Australian wool. And a wonderful hand-made card containing notes from all my weaving … Continue reading →

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And the results are . . .

Posted on May 4, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

After the workshop I returned home and finished weaving, then washed dried and hemmed the mats.  The results are four reversible place mats, and one shorter mat for the centre of the table.  All now ready to be put into … Continue reading →

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