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My New Friend, František Kysela

August 7, 2013 Robbie LaFleur

Somehow, I was fated to see and love the large tapestries of Czech artist František Kysela. This spring I attend the annual meeting of the National

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I’m preparing the X series pieces for delivery. This blue and orange x is one of my favorite color combinations. #scandinavianweaving #handwoven #danskbrogd #weaving #loomweave #weavingmn #handweaving #handmadetextiles

Today I scavenged fabric and trim from my stash to make custom bags for all of the pieces in the “Experiments on X” show; the second photo is my favorite piece. Photos of the others are at Robbielafleur.com. #weaving #handweaving #redwoodfallslibrary #scandinavianweaving #krokbragd #danskbrogd #fiberart #weavingmn

I tied on my linen rug warp, felt smug about the nice shed, and then noticed a thread that did not get sleyed in the reed—RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE. So much for finishing warping today. #handweaving #weaving

I ordered Fitz’s costume from Amazon--it came in the nick of time from Hong Kong! It was huge, I took a four inch tuck in the length of the body and three inch tucks in the arm lengths. Thank goodness for Grandma sewing skills.

See more photos of these beautiful transparent panels by Jullik Gulbrandsen (1876-1950), a student of Frida Hansen, at robbielafleur.com. You could even buy them from their Norwegian owner. #tapestry #tapestryweaving #weaving #fridahansen

Detail of a curtain in wool transparency by Jullik Gulbrandsen, a student of Frida Hansen. I am adding a last-minute slide for my presentation on Frida Hansen at Norway House. 2 pm today! #tapestryweaving #fridahansen

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