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Alden Turns Seven, and Gets a Sheepskin

April 17, 2019 Robbie LaFleur

I pretty much think that everyone needs a sheepskin, so this one went to California for our granddaughter’s seventh birthday. It’s not an heirloom quality

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Mink Pillow

October 8, 2013 Robbie LaFleur

After seeing a pillow using strips of fleece as weft in Finland this summer, I experimented with the concept, using uncut strips of thick sheep

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"Hello!" the newly-completed face on my tapestry could say. "Phew," I say. I'm about halfway. More in my "Medieval Mash-Up" updates at Robbielafleur.com. #tapestry #tapestryweaving #billedvev #weaving #handweaving #handwoven #handweaving #tapestryweaversofinstagram

My friend #kellymarshall wove this wonderful red horse, now on view at the Textile Center of Minnesota member show, “A Common Thread.” Kelly wove it after taking my Billedvev workshop; it’s in homage to a mentor and friend of both Kelly’s and mine, Lila Nelson. #tapestry #tapestryweaving #woventapestry #tapestryweaversofinstagram #textilecentermn #billedvev

In to the hardest part—clothes and hair and FACE. Last minute adjustments included giving her a better waist. #tapestry #tapestryweaving #billedvev #weaving #handwoven #handwoventextiles

I have given variations of a lecture, “From Virgins to Spaceships: A Visual Voyage through Norwegian Tapestry,” several times. It’s about time my mother heard it, right? She has been suggesting I come to Arizona to speak to her Sons of Norway lodge for several years. If you are free on January 18th and are in the vicinity of Mesa, Arizona, you are welcome, too. Details at robbielafleur.com. #billedvev #tapestry #tapestryweaving #tapestryweaversofinstagram #weaving

A sick and stressed husband=lots of time for weaving. I hope to keep up the pace, but in a healthier household soon! I think the blue horse will happen. See the original one prompting the one in my composition. #tapestry #tapestryweaving #tapestryweaversofinstagram #billedvev #weaving #weavingmn

Happy New Year! May all your stars be in alignment in 2020. #tapestryweaversofinstagram #tapestryweaving #tapestryweaving

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