Category Archives: Weaving

In Case You’re Wondering…

I decided that I wanted to give my blog a face lift.  So I did the thing called “Try it!  You’ll like it!”  Well, I didn’t like it and when I came back to this look all my widgets were … Continue reading

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Ingram Arts and Crafts Show … more stuff

  I’ve been working on a selection of different styles of handwork to show at the Ingram Arts and Crafts Show in Tupelo, OK on Sept. 22, 2012.  The photo shows a pocket weaving board warped with hand spun wool … Continue reading

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Ingram Arts Show, Tupelo, OK

I have an aunt and uncle (twins) who turned 80 years old this year.  My aunt has wanted to have an art show in honor of my grandparents for years.   There is a lot of talent in the family and … Continue reading

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Blocking My Shawls… Here’s How..

I have a terrific friend named Pat.  She’s a spinner and knitter like I’ve always wanted to be.. ;o)   She said she was wandering through one of the big box stores one day and passed the exercise equipment.  Her eyes … Continue reading

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One Million Hits.. How Can I Ever Thank You? !

  A SALUTE TO YOU! Sometime this evening or late tonight, this blog will have its ONE MILLIONth hit.  I have to say that I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all of you who have visited over the nearly 5 … Continue reading

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A Little Frustration Goes a Long Way…

I really like to weave on my Kromski Rigid Heddle Loom.  Since the move to the new house there has been little time.. so when I did get to sit down to it I was really frustrated with the edges … Continue reading

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Apple Leef Farm… Second Saturday Spin-In Day! (free patterns)

This time last Saturday I was on my way to Van Alstyne, TX with my friend Pat.  It was my first time to attend a spin-in and the first time to Apple Leef Farm.  What a lovely day!  I had … Continue reading

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Tablet Weaving Class 3

The tablet weaving class on Saturday was a very small one with only two students and myself.  I wasn’t in the least surprised since this was the third month in a row… and it’s the month (and almost the week) … Continue reading

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Tablet Weaving Class III… Last Minute Dash

Saturday, August 21 is my last class this year for the Red River Historical Museum with the final class on tablet weaving.  I’m in the last-minute throes of panic with the production of cards, shuttles and thread packets for the … Continue reading

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Rigid Heddle Weaving.com …. Great Site and Free Patterns

Joyce at Rigid Heddle Weaving.com has a terrific website for rigid heddle loom weavers.  I first found her  when some of her videos came up during a You Tube.com search for rigid heddle weaving.  That was quite a while ago … Continue reading

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