Tag Archives: Textile

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 →

Posted in Weaving | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Weaving and the Language of Visual Art

Posted on November 7, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

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 →

Posted in Essays | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

What the Heck is a Bilby?

Posted on September 9, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

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 →

Posted in Spinning and Yarn shops | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Coquitlam Weavers’ Dye Day

Posted on August 27, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Queen gets a Spa Day

Posted on August 13, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

Finally back in my home studio and re-united with my main loom, “Queen Grump-a-Lump-Bump”, named for the sound she makes as the weaving progresses: grump-a-lump-bump, grump-a-lump-bump.  The treadle is stepped on, the shafts raised, the shuttle thrown, the treadle released, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

And Now I Meet My New Guild

Posted on March 16, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Today I went to my first meeting with the Western Australia Weavers Guild.  Part of the adventure was getting there.  I spent a good chunk of time on the Perth Transpo website trying to figure out … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment