Tag Archives: Handweaving

Fibre Flare 2017

Posted on November 2, 2017 by spinweaverbarbara

The Peace Arch Weavers and Spinners Guild is hosting Fibre Flare 2917 at Turnbull Gallery, South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre, 14601 20th Avenue, Surrey BC on Friday, November 3, 12-5 pm, Saturday, November 4, 10-5 pm, and Sunday, November … Continue reading →

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Spicy Napkins

Posted on February 22, 2017 by spinweaverbarbara

These napkins were inspired by the colours in my kitchen/family room, and remind me of spices: turmeric, cayenne and nutmeg.  I intend to weave luncheon size napkins and they are 18” x 18” on the loom.  I saw the colour … Continue reading →

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Paper and Linen

Posted on January 26, 2017 by spinweaverbarbara

The navy and green scarf is completed, off the loom and finished.  I love the crispness of the scarf, but it is definitely scratchy and straw-like.  It will work as a scarf if it is tucked under a jacket lapel, … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Threads

Posted on January 6, 2017 by spinweaverbarbara

For me, creativity is taking a simple length of thread and creating something marvelous from it.  Or, if not something marvelous, then at least something useful! Now, my attempts to manipulate thread can be as messy or as beautiful as … Continue reading →

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My JST Napkins

Posted on August 5, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

Here are the napkins I created for the Jane Stafford Textiles napkin exchange, and a little story about how they came to be: Annie and the Starfish Annie was both nervous and excited.  Edward had asked her to accompany him on a … Continue reading →

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A Nice Wool Vest

Posted on July 5, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

Well, it has been a while since I made any clothing, or really done any real sewing.  This vest was inspired by the Peace Arch Weavers Guild 50th Anniversary celebration.  To celebrate we decided to have a fashion show.   … Continue reading →

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A Diversified Way of Reducing Stash

Posted on June 14, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

One of my goals this year is to reduce my inventory of handspun yarns.  Really, my super stash exceeds its dedicated cupboard space. And I’m not sure buying more shelving is the way to go. Luckily, my need to reduce … Continue reading →

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Swedish Lace Towels Draft and Instructions

Posted on February 12, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

For those of you who asked, I am including here the full draft and instructions for weaving the Swedish Lace Towels. I wanted to use traditional Swedish Lace to the fullest on four shafts, so I worked out a profile … Continue reading →

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January – A Time for Swedish Lace

Posted on February 9, 2016 by spinweaverbarbara

Yes, I know it’s late, but here we go anyway.  For January, I decided to make some towels in Swedish Lace.  I worked up a simple two block profile draft and then used traditional Swedish Lace threading to make the … Continue reading →

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September Towel – Turned Monk’s Belt

Posted on September 5, 2015 by spinweaverbarbara

With Turned Monk’s Belt both the background and the pattern threads are contained in the warp and this weave thus requires only one shuttle to weave the weft.  The pattern will appear as vertical stripes in the finished towels. I’m … Continue reading →

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