Dreaming of Winter
Hi Friends, Despite the record-breaking heat we’ve had lately, the cats still prefer to lounge outside on the catio rather than hang out in the air condit...
Tag: rigid heddle weaving
Christmas in July
California Goldenrod just beginning to bloom. Hi Friends, I’ve been invited to show my handwoven scarves at The Ebell of Los Angeles holiday boutique in D...
Sakiori Wall Hangings
California native Yarrow in bloom. Hi Friends, It’s been a busy couple of weeks, but I did manage to get four of the Sakiori wall hangings done. Sakiori i...
Collapse Weave
Early blooming Crocosmia in my backyard. Hi Friends, I’ve been working on some collapse weave handwoven scarves, trying to perfect the technique of using ...
Failure is Temporary
Native California alum root plants blooming in backyard Hi Friends, I originally planted the Heuchera plants, shown above, to harvest for alum, used in dyeing. ...
Weaving Challenge
Pacific Coast Iris beginning to bloom in my yard Greetings Friends, Once or twice a year, the Free Weavers Study Group that I belong to sets a challenge, and ea...
Play and Exploration
Sweet little Blue-Eyed Grass blooming in my backyard Hi Friends, My friend Sylvia had a birthday at the tail end of February. She always makes a handmade card f...
Boro and Sakiori Inspiration
Western Redbud tree beginning to bloom in my backyard Hi Friends, The weather here has been warm, and it feels like spring is in the air, even though it’s...
The Perfection of Imperfection
Banana with rope in dwindling winter light Hi Friends, I’m working on saying “yes” to imperfection. The dead trees in my neighborhood and thos...
Special Scarves for Cold Weather
Greetings Friends, My artist friend Gil Richmond generously sent me these great pictures of himself wearing one of my handwoven and felted scarves. It looks fan...