ta dah!
time to start Spring house cleaning
there is a wonderful feeling of satisfaction – or just plain relief
when a project is finally finished
there was only 6 inches of binding left over, warping it a little too close
boxes and bags are filled with leftover woven pieces
that is how/why these pieced and stitched works get started
but the pile never seems to decrease!
the rag weaving is off the loom, three different weft colours
I am floating on cloud nine – no dust here
news from the 2017 ANWG Conference
Velma Bolyard of Wake Robin
will be coming west to teach – we get to meet in person
yeah! – already excited
Bryan Whitehead from Japanese Textile Workshops will be teaching as well
what a party that will be!
as soon as paperwork is finished and contracts are signed the complete workshop instructor list will be available on the website
hope to see many blog friends next year.
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oh the quilt-blanket! hug both velma& bryan for me.
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Neki – it will be a busy time but think there will be quite a few hugs. Of course I’ll see Bryan this April.
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Your little quilt is exquisite! Glad you had enough to finish the binding. Whew!
I plan to sail the Salish Sea to ANWG next year. Looking forward to meeting up with you for a hi and a hug!
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Louisa – thanks, I’m looking forward to seeing people at the conference, won’t be able to take a workshop because that is when I have to do my “thing” so seeing folks will be my treat and hugs will be even better.
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Absolutely beautiful! Indigo and madder colors are the perfect combination. Is it a quilt or kesa-something? The conference sounds like a winner. I’d definitely go if I lived nearby (and maybe I will in the future).
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Kristin – just a small quilt 43 X 51 inches ( 109 X 129 cm.) don’t think any of the red is true madder. The conference is usually held in the U.S. hosted by different guilds.
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Beautiful blanket, greater than the sum of its parts.
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Alice – thank you, there are many, very different “parts”.
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A stunning quilt. Love all that hand stitch
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Judi – thanks, in the end I just had to decide when to stop stitching.
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How could dust ever settle around you?–you move too fast and are so productive! I love the pieced and stitched blanket–so much to look at and notice!
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Kerry – oh, I wish all the dust bunnies running around the house thought that.
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i am totally psyched! this is exponentially exciting for me!!! your piece is really fine, jean.
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…and with only 6 inches left over you must have had some “cold sweat” moments as you pinned it together
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Velma – don’t usually cut things so close – no running down to the corner store to buy another yard. I’m trying to remain calm and weave on but it is exciting!
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This was shared just now with members of The Hampshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers for their inspiration Bryan – many thanks – beautiful blog, beautiful photos…
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Mariana – thanks for sharing.
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Your stitching is wonderful – nope, no dust!
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Kjerstin – thank you, at least not on cloud nine!
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Oh how exciting all round! Your blanket is absolutely gorgeous. I have been so busy, I keep meaning to write you, but I have four spools of very fine Irish linen from Derry, that came to me via Japan, that I wonder if you would be interested in having.
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Heather – love linen, how can I resist. I’ve been busy, too. Struggling to keep up with the blogging world, will be thinking of you on the 30th and hope the auction is a great success, don’t know how you can part with your wonderful work.
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