Today’s questions in my test, test, test mode for my North House Folk School class included whether yarns of different weights and type (plied vs
Traditional Fringe, Non-traditional Presidential Pillow
In Scandinavia pillows and bench cushions were often trimmed in fringe, both to protect the textile and add exuberant decoration. Typically, the fringe was made
A Krokbragd with Added Information
The Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum is rich in krokbragd coverlets. One of my favorites has a beautiful embroidered signature in the bottom band. Here is a
WTIP Radio Interview about the North House Class
This morning I was a guest on WTIP, North Shore Community Radio, to preview the class I am teaching next month at North House Folk
Krokbragd/Danskbrogd: A Bit About My Weaving and Design Process
I planned to write about my latest krokbragd/Danskbrogd piece once it is complete, but an in-process photo on the Facebook Krokbragd Group generated questions that
Pom-pom and Fringe Obsession
Until lately, pompoms only brought to mind children’s crafts and cheerleaders. I mark my conversion to fascination with pompoms and fringe to the Vesterheim 2013 Textile
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