Frogging
Sometimes you are so close to the end of a project you just want to get it done. So you rush, and don’t put the time and attention to detail you should into it. And you make mistakes. Sometimes big...
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Spinning silk on a Charkha
The book charkha is in my humble opinion the most elegantly designed piece of equipment I have ever come across. When out in public spinning on it strangers frequently stop to marvel and inquire as to how it works. Starting...
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Some Recent Weaves
These are photos from a few of my recent weaving projects. The pillows are a mix of blue and gray wool I got at the Studio Tour garage sale. The washcloth is a 2/1 twill pattern with cotton that I...
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Nandina Experiments
I am currently investigating the potential of various invasive species in my area as dye stuff, and my first target was Nandina domestica, also know as heavenly bamboo. A precursory search with the key words “Nandina” and “Dye” will yield...
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