I recently took a great class on rug weaving. It was a 3 day class and involved carting floor looms across the Sound, early morning ferries, and afternoon traffic jams, but it gave back so much more. Our instructor, Jason Collingwood, was patient and honest - a good coach. My fellow classmates added inspiration to the mix. This class centered on twill [...]
I confess - spring makes me start things. I start fiber projects, home improvement projects, and gardening projects. Unfortunately, I tend to start more than I can possibly finish. Maybe spring makes me optimistic. Maybe it is the pent up energy from the winter blahs. Sometimes I end up feeling like I am spinning around in the room trying to [...]
Today is rainy again. Really, as you know, that is the way of the PNW. However color is beginning to break through as spring starts springing. Grays and browns still set the tone, but delicate hues can be found in the woods and the garden. The witch hazel and primroses are each a soft yellow. The moss on the logs [...]
Ann is a long-time friend and fellow weaver. I read part of her post elsewhere and thought it would be a good addition to our color discussion. Designing anything is a challenge - I learned from Ann's process. Here are her thoughts - I spent the winter weaving a scarf for my lovely daughter-in-law Kelly. She had mentioned, when looking [...]
It is spring here in the Pacific Northwest. We have some sunny days now and then - glorious and bright - but we have a deserved reputation for rain and it has been very dark a lot. These are the times where I look for color in my projects. And, with spring cleaning, I am looking to find those colors [...]
