I’m going to be discussing my all-engrossing tapestry project for the Valley Grove Preservation Society in a webinar sponsored by Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum on Wednesday,
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Valley Grove Tapestries: Adding Graphic Elements from Historical Norwegian Tapestries
The Valley Grove tapestries are intended to pay homage to historical Norwegian weaving from the golden age of tapestry in Norway, from about 1600-1750. So
Valley Grove Tapestries: Skiing Pastor in the Colorful Woods
The hardest part so far in the tapestry of the skiing pastor has been weaving the angles of the skis and ski poles evenly and
Valley Grove Tapestries: The Skiing Pastor
While designing tapestries, I look through images of historical tapestries for inspiration, for graphic elements and use of pattern. I glanced at a card in
Valley Grove Tapestries: Ladies Aid Woman
Primary images in the second Valley Grove tapestry are the stone church and a Ladies Aid member. Women of the Valley Grove Ladies Aid raised
Valley Grove Tapestries: Tapestry 2, Chicken 1
I have almost reached the point of weaving the Ladies Aid woman in the Stone Church Tapestry. Her figure celebrates the group that was instrumental
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