Author Archive: MPlummer
TEXTILE <span class='sans serif'>*</span> GAMES — What Do You Have
Are you hesitant to start winding a warp because you fear you will run out of hand spun yarn before you complete the process? What about weft? How much are you going to need to weave the complete project? These questions keep a lot of us from using up that stash of hand spun yarns […]
Continue readingAnita Luvera Mayer is a name that many weavers already know. Some may know her personally through guild membership or one of the workshops she has taught over the years. During her weaving life, Anita’s art has expanded from weaving rectangular pieces such as throws, scarves and shawls to her current love of lavishly embellished handwoven clothing. Read […]
Continue readingTEXTILE <span class ='sans serif'> * </span> GAMES – Small Baskets, Big Rewards
There are many techniques for making baskets and basket makers are like all other weavers; their skill takes practice and sometimes years to perfect. Alternate year conferences can be a good time to try something new and this year we are fortunate to have more classes than usual in basket making techniques. I thought you […]
Continue readingCalling All Entries for the Textile Parade!
A friend of mine recently commented that she looks forward to conference because, for her, the benefits come in interaction with other fiber folks. Since this is true for her, then I suspect it may be true for many other attendees. The Textile Parade idea was hatched so that everyone can show off their special […]
Continue readingTEXTILE <span class='sans serif'> * </span> GAMES – Getting Ready for the Felted Shot-Put Throw
This year’s Textile Olympics is a great way to show off your shuttle throwing muscles. A special Textile Olympic event has been designed with medals awarded for the longest three throws of a three pound felted weight. I don’t think your best underhand throw is going to cut the mustard here. Try watching this video to get […]
Continue readingTEXTILE <span class='sans serif'> * </span> GAMES – Cardboard Pin Loom
Looking for portable weaving projects? Maybe the Cardboard Pin Loom is what you are looking for. Julie Barbic’s class can get you beyond the basics and into weaving small bags, tapestries and more. (See the photos for some little pouches done on pin looms.) Julie will have lots of pin looms available. Some will already […]
Continue readingPeggy Osterkamp at the Room Fine Art Gallery
Official opening is tonight, January 8 6pm-8pm! Show lasts through the month of January. Room Art Gallery is proud to present our first show for the New Year, Artist/weaver, Peggy Osterkamp. Peggy Osterkamp has been known nationally for her teaching and instructional books about the art and techniques of weaving for 30 years. Few people […]
Continue readingTEXTILE <span class='sans serif'> * </span> GAMES – Marilyn Moore
Marilyn Moore is known for her twining with wire and blending color using fine wire as a twining material. Once you have mastered the earrings in her introductory class at CNCH 2013, you will have the skills necessary to work on more advanced projects. For the conference class, Marilyn prepares the spokes for you so […]
Continue readingTEXTILE <span class=sans serif> * </span> GAMES — Last Minute Check List Before the New Year
Christmas has come and gone but our hopes are that each of you had a warm and wonderful celebration with family and friends. This next week is the time to take care of a few chores to make your fiber journey the best ever in 2013. First of all, take some of the Christmas cash that Santa […]
Continue readingHand Jacquard Weaving – One Thread at a Time
Sheila O’Hara Saturday, January 19, 2013 – 10 AM Koret Auditorium, de Young Museum, San Francisco Handweaving has become the lucky beneficiary of the computer age as the dream of individual thread control becomes more accessible. Handweavers, once thrilled with computer assisted dobby looms, are now searching out hand jacquard looms for exploration. Enjoy an […]
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