Benjamin insisted that the bag was meant to carry him, and got a little bit grumpy when I had to explain that it was meant to carry his numerous personal effects. He does fit pretty well, though. He loves looking…
~ October 28th 2010 meeting~ SUSTAINABILITY NIGHT ~ 7pm – 9pm Just a reminder about the weave-along due at the October meeting. The idea is to weave a lap napkin/placemat/utensil-holder. This will allow us to be able to bring our own utensils &…
Class: INTRODUCTION TO BEAD LENO Instructor: Patricia Morton Skill level: Advanced Beginner Bead Leno is a loom-controlled fabric with regular holes. It’s an open, lacy fabric, with twists in the warp. It weaves quickly, doesn’t use much yarn, and makes…
The Magic Happens class offers a sleight of hand – the weaving of a scarf with differential shrinkage using alpaca/wool and bamboo. The method is known as Cram and Space. The result – a scarf with enchantingly framed felted squares…
I have learned of a woman in Danvers who has a floor loom that was owned by the legendary MM Atwater. She bought it when she lived out in Utah. It hasn’t been used in years, and is reportedly in…
Our very own Leah Reed is conducting a workshop on the techniques of fiber preparation for spinners on Saturday, October 9th, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, at A Loom with a View. Leah will discuss how to make the transition from…
Yes, the holiday season looms(!) As we look forward to (or dread) that time of year, a little planning never hurts. At the last meeting, those present voted to have the combined November/ December guild meeting on Thursday, December 9th. Please…
~ October 28th 2010 meeting~ SUSTAINABILITY NIGHT ~ 7pm – 9pm Just a reminder about the weave-along due at the October meeting. The idea is to weave a lap napkin/placemat/utensil-holder. This will allow us to be able to bring our own utensils &…
Author Linda Heinrich published “The Magic of Linen: Flax Seed to Woven Cloth” in 1992. This priceless reference on linen has been out of print and if one could even locate a copy offered for sale, it was generally priced…
All USA rare sheep breeds are now covered in our table runner exchange. Aside from the three hair breeds, nine fleece breeds have been “adopted” by weavers (and some spinners) and all fibers have been sourced! As a review –…