JUST FOR FUN
I enjoy weaving "slow cloth" and a lot of techniques besides weaving as well. Felting occupies some of my time, and I enjoy the portability of ply-split braiding. One of my favorite weaving techniques is double weave pickup - a truly slow cloth but very gratifying.
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Silk Rag Crossbody Bag
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Felting experiments
Summer of 2015. Felt ball marathon.
Felt hat, knitted and then thrown into the washing machine. Formed over a balloon.
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Felt balls become Christmas ornaments with a few beads and a little fishing line.
Felt balls. Lots of felt balls.
A felted bag, done for the Weavers Challenge in 2013. The straps are done using a ply-split technique.
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Ply-Split Braiding I learned this technique from Linda Hendrickson, and these designs are adaptations of her designs or those of Louise French. |
A ply-split basket based on a design by Louise French
Key Chains & Luggage Flags done in ply-splt technique
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Ply-split basket based on designs by Linda Hendrickson
Key Chains & Luggage Flags done in ply-splt technique
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Double weave pickup hangings, woven in pearl cotton
Color Gamp
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Portrait of my son, Ryan, falling apart and getting himself back together. This was done when he was very little. Happily he totally has himself together now!
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