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
Tag: Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
“Polar Bear, Polar Bear, Does Anyone Care?”
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
My Weaving BFF from the 1800s
While weaving this monochromatic danskbrogd hanging, I thought about privilege and luck – my own, specifically. My inspiration piece is a coverlet made in Norway
Edvard Munch’s Scream Tied Up in Knots
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
“The Old Pattern” Gets Recognition
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
“Bragd” Weaves Class
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.
