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| They look so mysterious and inviting, so there was only one thing to do |
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| But, to create these forest creatures to cloth! |
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| I really like this one! He has a crossed eye look! |
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| And these guys are super great to been peeking at you..............so jump over to Sindy's site and begin your collection of Owls! |
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| Karen (our May birthday gal) had this selection of fabrics to create blocks from so here is what she did....................... |
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| NICE! Loving these black and white fabrics |
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| Camilla was finishing the binding on this prayer quilt |
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| The loose stitching threads are ready for prayering hands to tie as they say prayer for a special person |
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| This was a request for a young man who had a serious accident and the family chose his school colors |
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| Judy M's studio always has a great display of quilts. |
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| Great color combination with 'friendship' stars as focal point |
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| These were school house blocks that had different patterns for the center section |
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| Patriotic quilts are always welcome sight |
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| And a hanging for the upcoming red, white and blue holidays..................... |
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| Sharla showed off her place mats, Huck Lace weave structure in 3/2 cotton. Sharla is a 'new' weaver--never would guess................. |
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| Close-up view of the weave structure |
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| Sharla presented her new weaving from inkle loom workshop that some of the WOW members attended. This will be a guitar strap for her grandson. Nice work Sharla!! |
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| Then Karen I begins with her presentation--some of us call her 'overachiever'! but her husband calls her 'miss weaves alot!' She has this strap from her band loom. |
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| Karen is fascinated by Rep Weave and she has been weaving rugs |
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| Front and back of this rug--she has also woven two other larger rugs and was asking about pricing--which is always hard thing for weavers to decide |
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| View of length of band loom weaving strap from Karen I |
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| This is block weave uses rag strips for weft. |
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| The closer is a heavy bead on an inkle strap |
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| Oh my gosh!! Here comes another band from Karen I--how does she do it? And to think she has only been weaving for a few years. |
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| Kyla is working on shibori dyeing--turning white silk chiffon into this lovely drapey scarf |
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| Joan had a 'find' from her Aunt's closet--no information came in the wrapping, but we were all intersted to know more |
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| How cool is this little machine!! If you have any information to pass along, please let me know. |
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| Barbara decided to investigate crackle weave so did a sampler |
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| And now she's hooked!! |
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| Scharine had a couple of lovely pieces--this nuno felt piece with interesting tassel |
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| And can we say--absolutely fabulous!! this ikat woven yardage (3 yds). |
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| Scharine continues to weave her culture and heritage! |
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| Gerry has definitely found her 'niche' in the weaving world--she loves to do these small tapestries--I'm proud to say I own two of her award winning pieces! |
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| This piece uses hand dyed silk (from recent workdhop) as weft. |
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| Close-up of Barbara's crackle weave table runner. |
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| Crackle weave sampler |
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| Every two years for our state conference, we gather items for a theme inspired basket to be used in door prize drawing. We have chosen kitchen theme and members have really outdone themselves this year. |
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| This basket certainly will be a big draw during the conference--five handwoven tea towels, food products, ceramic mugs, woven ribbons, bottle of Texas wine, flavored vinegars, etc. |
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| Wrapped and all tied up with handwoven ribbons--who wants to win this one?? |
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| Look at this lovely! How can you resist joining in on this KAL?? The designer is Bunnymuff and this is a free pattern through the duration of KAL. |
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| Next up is Dawn to Dusk Shawlette from designer Tetiana Otruta. This is a free pattern and so much fun to knit. |
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| Fiddle Knits pattern is free with code LUCIOASLACE through June 28 via Ravelry. Erica Jackofsky is the designer |
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| This KAL comes from Deby Lake (who also has a Facebook page) Sunny Side is the design name and begins June 1 (free till then) |
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| This is MKAL by Tetiana, clues are out now--check it out! |
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This is a yahoo group, so ask to join to receive the pattern
steps.
Well, we are not done with our list: Look at Knitty
for Spring Summer patterns (always free!) for some great designers and
interesting knitting.
Add this one to the mix too--Dragonfly Fibers is also doing MKAL (mystery knit along)! oh my, however can one keep up with all these interesting challenges???!!
How about knitting socks--a MKAL designed by Claire Ellen is
Drip Drip Drop on Ravelry. This will be a learning technique for me as it is
traveling cable stitches.
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| Mini Mochi yarn from Crystal Palace Yarns is a single yarn and since it was in my 'stash' and we are trying to use up our stashes--right?- I thought I would use it for this latest pattern from Rachel Henry, a mystery KAL==Capriole. You can find it at Ravelry |
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| It was a fun knit and I didn't want the pattern to end! I was ready to knit and knit more, but then the mystery was solved and knitting ceased. |
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| Laid out on the carpet to block--it is a lovely pattern, but I would use a lace weight yarn to knit next time. |
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| And then there was this one Misty Meadows Shawl from Cindy Garland |
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| This was another stash yarn==the variegated yarn is two ply handspun wool/silk blend. It worked nicely on the lace portion. The other yarn is mohair blend. It is one of those yarns I have plenty of in my stash. I bought it when it was on sale and thought at the time " this could be useful in the future". It is certainly years in the future, a very well aged yarn! |
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| This was the first time I have knit a border--never thought I would like doing this, but it was rather enjoyable. Really like the way the handspun lined up in stripes on the border. |
| This website allows me to see, hear and experience many of my favorite designers in the fiber industry. I'm able to take them with me everywhere I go................and learn from each one on my own time schedule--whether it's 3 AM or 8 AM or 10 PM. My classes are always within reach--through the internet! And if you need to rewind--the button is right there!! At the present time, I'm learning about double knitting--one technique I thought I would never use, but then when these names popped up with classes, I was IN! Alasdair Post-Quinn, Cambridge, MA learned double-knitting, a technique which can be used to make knitted fabric with no wrong side. He has written a book entitled "Extreme Double-Knitting" which was published in October of 2011 on Cooperative Press.Lucy Neatby is leading a class in Adventures in Double Knitting. Lucy with her quirky hair color and lovely accent keeps your attention on the screen. Lucy is a technical knitter, who loves to find out why things work. Her approach to design is heavily influenced by whatever technique is currently absorbing her. She has a different way of describing how knitting works. So, needless to say, I'm so IN on this technique. Don't think there isn't anything but knitting at Craftsy.com--there is sewing, cake decorating, quilting, spinning, dyeing, home decor, cheese making--oh, my gosh! so many wonderful things to learn! Check them out! Each week there is a sale on some classes--and who doesn't like a sale?! Now, back to my double knitting class................................. |
I'm already thinking about the new year and new beginnings--2024 was a lost year as far as new quilt starts--there was not a one began. ...
