Walking by Doors in London
When it comes to intimidating doors on expensive shops, I am daunted by fashion, but not by art — and certainly won’t turn away from a gallery with tapestries. When … Continue reading
Good Taste at the Royal Academy of Arts Gift Shop, London
We went to a newly-opened, stunning show of Abstract Expressionists at the Royal Academy of Arts. The Academy had a beautifully appointed gift shop, with a selection of woven throws. … Continue reading
Anna Freud’s Weaving
I attended a conference at the Freud Museum in London, “Freud Today/Freud Tomorrow,” at the Anna Freud Center, a few doors down from the lovely Freud Museum. The museum is … Continue reading
State Fair 2016
Bonnie Raitt at the grandstand? Zoomed to the top ten of my best concert experiences, a magical night when the rain did NOT come. Annual demonstrating on the Weavers Guild … Continue reading
Creepy…or Cool?
Is it creepy….or cool? From a basket filled with furry faces at the Pioneer Festival in Perham, Minnesota, I bought a coyote face. I thought I could fix it and … Continue reading
The Non-Golf Part of Vacation
Maine vacation: Golf and granddaughters, but always time for some textiles, too. It was great to visit Barbara Burns.
Minnesota Blankets on the Maine Coast
A small store on Prout’s Neck on the coast of Maine, Carryall, keeps nearby vacationers supplied with essentials: coffee, the NYT, pastries, and penny candy. The granddaughters love putting just … Continue reading
An Orderly Loom Set for Danskbrogd
I posted the first of two issues of the Norwegian Textile Letter featuring the danskbrogd technique, a little-known weave structure woven in small area of Vest Agder, Norway. Danskbrogd is … Continue reading
Tapestry Testing: Hair, not Horns!
I’ve long planned to weave a medieval Norwegian tapestry replica of sorts, one with a large red or blue horse. They are so charming. In my piece (previous discussed here) … Continue reading
Nedra’s Pretty (Darn Sturdy) Rag Rug Hem
When a blog reader of my previous post asked if I could elaborate on Nedra Granquist’s rag rug hemming instructions, I thought I should contact Nedra and ask her permission. … Continue reading
