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Gerhard Munthe Tapestries at the American Swedish Institute

July 8, 2019 Robbie LaFleur

Tapestry fans, don’t miss two pieces designed by Norwegian National Romantic period artist Gerhard Munthe at the American Swedish Institute (ASI).  They are on loan

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“Polar Bear, Polar Bear, Does Anyone Care?”

May 27, 2017 Robbie LaFleur

The title of this small tapestry (9.5″ x 15.5″) is “Polar Bear, Polar Bear, Does Anyone Care?”  Surely not our current president, a climate change

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My Weaving BFF from the 1800s

March 3, 2017 Robbie LaFleur

While weaving this monochromatic danskbrogd hanging, I thought about privilege and luck – my own, specifically.  My inspiration piece is a coverlet made in Norway

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Edvard Munch’s Scream Tied Up in Knots

May 3, 2012 Robbie LaFleur

OMG! $119,922,500 for the fourth Scream painting.  Details have not been revealed about the buyer, so I’m still hoping that it’s a wealthy Norwegian-American who

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“The Old Pattern” Gets Recognition

August 19, 2011 Robbie LaFleur

I was pleased to hear that my krokbragd weaving mounted on a sheepskin won “Best of Show” at the 2011 National Exhibition of Folk-Art in

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“Bragd” Weaves Class

July 10, 2011 Robbie LaFleur

The Vesterheim Study Tour class in “Bragd” weaves focused on creating samples of three traditional Scandinavian overshot weave structures; tavlebragd (monks belt), Telemarksteppe, and skillbragd. 

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