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Spicy Napkins
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
Posted in Weaving
Tagged colour, colour-and-weave, cotton, hand weaving, Handweaving, handwoven, kitchen, napkins, plain weave, spices
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Paper and Linen
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
In Praise of Threads
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
Posted in Spinning, Surface Design, Weaving
Tagged colour, cotton, embroidery, hand weaving, handspun, Handweaving, handwoven, Loom, napkins, Roving, Scarf, Spinning wheel, sunset, Textile, Textiles, Warp
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My JST Napkins
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
Posted in Weaving
Tagged cotton, Handweaving, handwoven, Loom, napkin exchange, sea stars, starfish, woven
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A Nice Wool Vest
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
Posted in Uncategorized, Weaving
Tagged hand weaving, Handweaving, handwoven, twill, Wool
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A Diversified Way of Reducing Stash
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
Posted in Spinning, Weaving
Tagged Bamboo, Diversified plain weave, handspun, Handweaving, handwoven, Merino, moorit wool, Scarf, Spinning, Western Australia
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Swedish Lace Towels Draft and Instructions
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
Posted in Uncategorized, Weaving
Tagged cotton, hand weaving, Handweaving, handwoven, Loom, Swedish Lace Weaving, tea towels, towel of the month
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