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4 panel blanket woven on the triangle loom
I love geometry, and am intrigued by sacred geometry. I think that’s why I like working with looms that are different geometric shapes. Last autumn, my nephew and his bride asked me to weave them a blanket as a wedding … Continue reading
Video tutorial on how to weave a heart shape motif on the Martha Stewart Loom
I have been designing for and experimenting with the Martha Stewart loom, and just love it. One of the things that I have figured out how to do with the Martha Stewart Loom, is how to weave a heart shape … Continue reading
“Keep Calm and Carry On” Banner to weave and spool knit
During the second world war, the British people were encouraged to hang on in a challenging time by posters that said: ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’. Well, times are challenging again, and the advice to ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ … Continue reading
New video tutorial on how to weave smooth edges with 2 colors on Martha Stewart loom
I was asked a very good question last week. A lady on Ravelry was having a hard time with wonky edges on the Martha Stewart loom, when she wove with more than one color. How to fix this? By the … Continue reading
Weaving Goddess tapestries with my cat
For weeks and weeks, I have been avoiding working on one of my Goddess tapestries. I just couldn’t summon the courage to weave her face… The metaphor or pun is, of course: I couldn’t face her. Well… I … Continue reading
A Blessing for the New Year by John O’Donahue
I am so deeply immersed in working on projects for my new book that I am rarely blogging these days, but I do have a couple of things that I wanted to share with you…. The first is a pic … Continue reading
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A little woodworking with my tapestry weaving
Weaving and woodwork are completely interwoven at our house. While I was out in the workshop, I couldn’t resist making myself a couple of small tapestry beaters and some funky tapestry flat bobbins. Why do tapestry bobbins need to … Continue reading
Profile- Fiber Artist Perry Lowell
I have gotten off track with my series of artist profiles, so I am happy to be back ON track with this profile of fiber artist, Perry Lowell. Recently, I have been featuring a group of artists who came together … Continue reading
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Doodle Dolls and Friends who Zentangle
My friend, Pirk, posted a note to the International FreeForm Fiber Arts group, that has triggered all kinds of inspiration for the members of the group- me included! Pirk posted the link to the Zentangle website: Zentangle (a delightful system … Continue reading
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Vintage Spool Knitter
Look who’s having tea with Jane Austen? It’s Susie Spool Knitter! Susie has just moved into the doll house, so she’s feeling a little shy and rather tired- Hopefully she’ll settle in soon…. all the other spool knitters are welcoming … Continue reading
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