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Silken Kaleidoscope
I recently attended Karen Selk’s Silken Kaleidoscope workshop, which was sponsored by the Peace Arch Weavers and Spinners. Karen is a wonderful weaver, frequent contributor to Handwoven Magazine, and founder and former owner of Treenway Silk. In addition to the … Continue reading
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Why Weave on a Winter Solstice?
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
Weaving is Fun
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
Whonnock Weavers and 2 new scarves
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
Weaving and the Language of Visual Art
At lunch with hand-weaving and spinning friends the other day, the conversation turned to the vocabulary we use, and whether the language of painters and other visual artists can also be applied to weaving. When creating a hand-woven work, whether … Continue reading
What the Heck is a Bilby?
Saturday we took a trip to Bilby Yarns, our local weaving and spinning shop here in Perth. The shop is located at the corner of Harrison Street and Hillary Street in Willagee, a suburb south of the city. It is … Continue reading
Coquitlam Weavers’ Dye Day
On Sunday, I was lucky enough to attend our annual Coquitlam Weavers and Spinners Dye Day graciously hosted by Marilyn. This year, six of us attended the event and after we set up the dye pots, we kicked off the … Continue reading
