A great article about Saunderstown Weaving School
Saunderstown, Rhode Island
pages 63 - 67
http://digital.designnewengland.com/designnewengland/2012012?pg=63&pm=2&u1=texterity&linkImageSrc=%2Fdesignnewengland%2F2012012%2Fdata%2Fimgpages%2Ftn%2F0063_icqgkx.gif%2F#pg63
January 6, 2012
December 4, 2011
This warm color scarf has a double edge to it -- both sides have an overlapping "eyelash" that makes this funky and fun (of course).
Next up is a stylin' Open Reed neckpiece with a delicate over twist weft that has quite the personality.
In between all this, I really should be ordering parts for the J-Comp loom at Saunderstown Weaving School and writing my course proposals for the various weaver's seminar's for 2013. But weaving is so much more fun. And then there is the "Glove" project which I HAVE to get done for Tuesday Night's e-textile Lounge with Lynne Bruning! Sigh..........
November 25, 2011
Holiday Orders!
Well...... now is the time to place orders for gift giving!!!!! I have one loom already warped and partially woven and another loom ready to go.
All warps are bamboo (one of my favorite fibers, as you know. Next would be copper/stainless steel, and pineapple). I have two asymmetrical color sequences -- an ultra fine black/grey/aubergine and a slightly heavier warm/burnt orange. Both warps sett comfortably to accept either a silk OR soft wool weft.
Please give your color preferences now or it is Weaver's Choice! The wool I have is a unique weight I picked up at Wood's Hole, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, this fall while cleaning out a studio from an elder weaver named Nish Raymond. I grabbed "the best of" singles wool in subtle dark maroon/red and the most perfect heather greyblack.
The second BEAUTIFUL warp is going on tonight -- it is, as I mentioned above, a burnt orange, beige and a variegated warm color ribbon. I have thread weight hand painted silk I am so excited to pair up with this warp. And there is enough left to be able to play with some other fibers such as over twist merino wool, copper wire and silk, and I have just enough left of my stainless steel and silk colors to weave a double Enchanted Evening thing or two!
Please let me know if you want to special order. I am so excited to weave for fun without thinking about exhibits, art shows, judging, and all that stuff. Even though it looks like a few teaching gigs in 2013, I am still working on Patent's PENDING!!!! (see previous posts)
BTW .... registration for next semester's classes at Slater Mill Community Guild Studio's (Pawtucket, RI) for weaving is open. I have a few looms left that need students. At least one is 8 harness. And the rest are new Harrisville Looms. I can take any level weaver -- novice/beginner to advanced -- as all instruction is tailored to each student. You will be expected to do some "independent work" at the studio. Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. The next 10 week course begins January 10. Contact: Bernadette@slatermill.org
Well...... now is the time to place orders for gift giving!!!!! I have one loom already warped and partially woven and another loom ready to go.
All warps are bamboo (one of my favorite fibers, as you know. Next would be copper/stainless steel, and pineapple). I have two asymmetrical color sequences -- an ultra fine black/grey/aubergine and a slightly heavier warm/burnt orange. Both warps sett comfortably to accept either a silk OR soft wool weft.
Please give your color preferences now or it is Weaver's Choice! The wool I have is a unique weight I picked up at Wood's Hole, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, this fall while cleaning out a studio from an elder weaver named Nish Raymond. I grabbed "the best of" singles wool in subtle dark maroon/red and the most perfect heather greyblack.
The second BEAUTIFUL warp is going on tonight -- it is, as I mentioned above, a burnt orange, beige and a variegated warm color ribbon. I have thread weight hand painted silk I am so excited to pair up with this warp. And there is enough left to be able to play with some other fibers such as over twist merino wool, copper wire and silk, and I have just enough left of my stainless steel and silk colors to weave a double Enchanted Evening thing or two!
Please let me know if you want to special order. I am so excited to weave for fun without thinking about exhibits, art shows, judging, and all that stuff. Even though it looks like a few teaching gigs in 2013, I am still working on Patent's PENDING!!!! (see previous posts)
BTW .... registration for next semester's classes at Slater Mill Community Guild Studio's (Pawtucket, RI) for weaving is open. I have a few looms left that need students. At least one is 8 harness. And the rest are new Harrisville Looms. I can take any level weaver -- novice/beginner to advanced -- as all instruction is tailored to each student. You will be expected to do some "independent work" at the studio. Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. The next 10 week course begins January 10. Contact: Bernadette@slatermill.org
October 31, 2011
October 28, 2011
I just realized that someone hacked into by blog and stole a photo of my Open Reed work titled Blue Ridge Mtn. Tree Roots from My September 28th post! I reposted, but can't wait to see where it shows up. Hmmm........
In the meantime, check this out:
This is NOT 3D -- it is flat woven bamboo and silk! Woven with a Supplementary Beater (patent pending). Love the undulations.
In the meantime, check this out:
September 29, 2011
September 8, 2011
September 5, 2011
Not many photos, but I do have fun stuff to share.....
I will be presenting for the Weaver's Guild of Rhode Island at Slater Mill Museum on Firday October 7, 2011 at 10:30 am. Topic is Equipment Modification and The Open Reedtm. We will explore the different ways to easily "modify" our looms and attachments and equipment to achieve structural and decorative effects in cloth.
Oh, and did I mention:
I will be presenting for the Weaver's Guild of Rhode Island at Slater Mill Museum on Firday October 7, 2011 at 10:30 am. Topic is Equipment Modification and The Open Reedtm. We will explore the different ways to easily "modify" our looms and attachments and equipment to achieve structural and decorative effects in cloth.
Oh, and did I mention:
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| Tree Roots Close-up |
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| Blue Ridge Mtn. Tree Roots with Awards! |
July 1, 2011
MIZUGOROMO
When it's hot outside, it is time to weave "Water Cloth" (or mizugoromo in Japanese)!
Inspired by the patterns in Japanese Noh Costumes as seen in the link below: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/2002.386
I am interpreting the pattern in this way.......
All silk -- some tussah (single ply) and 120/2 superfine.
When it's hot outside, it is time to weave "Water Cloth" (or mizugoromo in Japanese)!
Inspired by the patterns in Japanese Noh Costumes as seen in the link below: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/2002.386
I am interpreting the pattern in this way.......
All silk -- some tussah (single ply) and 120/2 superfine.
June 28, 2011
June 24, 2011
June 16, 2011
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