Category Archives: Weaving

A Quiet Spinning Day at Festival of the Arts

Posted on February 25, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

Snow has blanketed our neighbourhood, bringing calm, but making the streets a little slippery.   Snow is not all that usual in the Vancouver area, with only 2 or 3 snowfalls a winter, so we really are not used to … Continue reading →

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Uncomplicated

Posted on February 20, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

After weaving several projects that involved complicated processes and multiple shuttles, it was a delight to weave something completely uncomplicated.  These two scarves practically flowed from the loom.  The draft is adapted from Daryl Lancaster’s scarves in the article “Using … Continue reading →

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Crackle in Silk

Posted on February 17, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

I’ve been experimenting with Crackle Weave in preparation for the class I will teach in May.   I love how the colours look together on the warping board.  I use elastic bands to hold the yarn on the warping board until … Continue reading →

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A Year of Learning

Posted on February 6, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

I’m starting to think that my idea of retirement is very different from that of others.  This year is shaping up to be a very intense year of learning and teaching with an almost vertical learning curve and I am … Continue reading →

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It all started with Karaoke

Posted on January 30, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

As Karl Lagerfeld has said, “Some things never go out of fashion in the world of fashion: jeans, the white shirt, and the Chanel jacket.” Ahh, the Chanel Jacket.  It’s classic, reported to be comfortable and easy to wear, and … Continue reading →

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First Weaving of 2014 Completed!

Posted on January 10, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

I just finished my first weaving of 2014! A year ago I was preparing to go and live in Australia for ten months.  A lot happened in 2013; some of it good and some of it sad, but Western Australia … Continue reading →

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Why Weave on a Winter Solstice?

Posted on December 20, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

Tomorrow is Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year.  Today it is snowing.   As I look at the snowy trees outside my window, sipping a warm cup of tea, I am thankful for the warmth of central heating inside … Continue reading →

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December is for Finishing

Posted on December 13, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

In December I like to pull out all the unfinished projects in a push to get them to completion before the end of the year, so that I can start the New Year fresh and free.  So far, I have … Continue reading →

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Weaving is Fun

Posted on December 3, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

So much fun to be weaving again and having the projects turn out the way they are supposed to. I recently completed these Huck Lace tea towels on my four shaft floor loom.   These are woven of naturally coloured … Continue reading →

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Whonnock Weavers and 2 new scarves

Posted on November 26, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

Yesterday I attended the Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild Annual Show and Sale.  This event stands out for several reasons.  First, the venue is spectacular!  The Whonnock Lake Centre is located in Whonnock Lake Park, and the room has lovely … Continue reading →

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