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Month: December 2018

— natural dyeing —

Experiments in Ecoprinting

December 14, 2018

I have done a bit of natural dyeing in the past, and I have a beginner’s natural dye book, so I am always on the lookout for plants to dye with.  This fall I noticed that my neighbor across the street has a Japanese maple.  According to my book, The Handbook of Natural Plant Dyes,… Read More Experiments in Ecoprinting

— felting, knitting —

Felted Slippers for the Family

December 9, 2018

Last year for Christmas, I made robes for my sister and her boyfriend, so this year I thought I’d make slippers to go with them.  These slippers are knitted and then felted.  I also made a pair for myself (had to test out the pattern!) and my mom. The first thing I did was to… Read More Felted Slippers for the Family

About Me

I am a weaver who longs to make beautiful and useful things. I love that weaving is a very precise craft that relies on a fair amount of math. I love the motion and rhythm of winding a warp and throwing a shuttle. I love starting with a draft and seeing the design I saw in my mind become a tangible piece of cloth. My love for the my craft goes into everything that I make.

In addition to weaving, I also sew, spin, knit, and dye– almost anything fiber related!

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  • men's
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