One Small Error . . .
They had thought with some reason that there is no more dreadful punishment than futile and hopeless labor. Albert Camus I know I have mentioned that my weaving philosophy is generally "what's the worst that can happen?" Meaning, have no
The Scramble
So, Not that the story need be long, but it will take a long while to make it short. Thoreau I hate to fall into the trap of beginning every blog post with an apology for my neglect . . .
Belated, Besotted and Begladdened
I have been planning to post something since I got back from teaching at Arrowmont in mid-April, and am just getting to it. I am sorry to be late because it was a truly wonderful experience. While New England was still
The Denver Dream & The Sampling Clam
I recently returned from a teaching (learning) trip to the Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild in Denver, CO. What a joy! Despite the usual ordeal/discomfort of air travel the trip was invigorating and inspiring. I was met and transported to and from
A Fool for Tools
I have been worrying about a teaching trip to Denver. I have been teaching at quite a few Guilds and Conferences, but other than a lecture class in Long Beach, I have driven every time which has allowed me to
Ice Ice Baby
I realize that better pictures of extreme cold are being posted all over the web, but I need to document my own seemingly never ending polar vortex. My mother who lives in San Antonio asked how we were faring and
Whoa Life!
Avedic Text: "As all of the universe is woven warp and woof in the waters in what then are the waters woven? The Wind!" Brhadaranyaka Upanisad Weaving is, even at its most efficient, a slow methodical process. This can be a great relief from the
Hope Smiles • Happy 2015
Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, 'It will be happier.' Alfred Lord Tennyson I love this quote because even if one faces the same stresses and challenges in the coming year, it is a pleasure simply to envision 2015
The Old and The New
I recently took a quick trip to Texas for the multi-purpose of cuddling the newest addition to our family - my cousin's daughter, TRULY ADORABLE Sammie (I am totally objective too) . . .spending some time with the oldest member- 101-
The Efficient Weaver
I have had the good fortune lately to encounter two really efficient weavers - one in person and one via video. As you know (if you read my blog) I have been working with Becky Ashenden of Vav Stuga Weaving School. She
They are the Best
Beautiful Celeste - 2 weeks from her wedding and weaving as fast as light. Lovely cloth piling up! Happy weavers . . . Happy weavers . . . Happy weavers . . . Happy weavers . . . More cloth - color choices continue to awe
Money, Quality, Beauty
I have been spending long days at Vav Stuga the last couple of weeks doing preparation for my upcoming "Masters of Deflection" class. It has been a steep learning curve scrambling to translate all my weaving/warping and drafting skills into the