Weaving

[gallery link="file"] I have finally been able to grab the steering wheel of my life in the last week. Darling daughter has been moved (we strategically chose the two 100-degree days in August to move her out of her Hoboken walk-up).

[gallery link="file"] I shawl intended for a Masters project requirement. I used two wool yarns from Jaggerspun. The darker one is 8/2 Heather and the other is a 24/2 super-wash merino. I was hoping for some cool differential shrinkage - which

[gallery link="file" columns="2"] We recently had a visit from some old friends. The visit was great - good food, conversation, walks, dog & kid antics, etc. However, some of the conversation gave me pause, and I am trying desperately NOT to

[gallery link="file"] The above is a new Master Weavers’ project - the overshot - as drawn in requirement. A baby blanket inspired by Wedgwood ceramics. It is a 10/2 cotton warp and tabby weft with a merino wool pattern weft. I

[gallery link="file"] I am scattered!! I am trying to work through the projects for The Hill Master Weavers Certificate. But peaches are ripe, and vegetables from the garden are pouring by the bushel, and my boys want me to sew some

[gallery link="file" columns="2"] Sorry for the spotty posts - I really lost my blogging rhythm since Convergence. But I have semi-completed a/nother Masters Project (maybe). I look forward to the day when I can eliminate the “maybe”. Sometime before I die?

[gallery link="file"] Convergence for me was a true convergence. I immersed myself in weaving/fiber art in Albuquerque, met some new and old fiber friends (Hi Kim, Hi Carry), but I was also able to visit some destinations I have longed to

[gallery link="file" columns="2"] I humbly submit to popular opinion. The large square buttons were exerting some kind of evil force on me. . . The filigree buttons win. I have added a couple of additional possibilities: one is using only three

I just want to thank everyone for all the great input on the controversial button issue. It looks like the round filigree buttons win hands down. Luckily - they were on clearance! Tomorrow I am going to post three photos

I went on a button quest and this is what I found. I need some input before I make the final decision. What I found strange in this process was that I had no ideas. I usually seek materials with

[gallery link="file" columns="2"] Well, I cut and cut and cut and sewed and sewed and sewed. I am somewhat happy with the results, and I still have a lot of handwork to do . . . oh no! buttonholes - again!

[gallery link="file"] Well, this is what happened. . . I wanted 6 yards of fabric for my coat. Okay, I wound a warp six yards long . . . duh, after planning every one of those 800 something threads you would