Hi Guys, I just uploaded several new photos to Webshots. There's one of the {{{Quilt}}} I made for my DNiece, Lisa and two of me at the loom when I took the weaving class. There are also two new ones of the SMDGD on her last day of kindergarten. CiaoMeow >^;;^<
PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties) Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their whiskers! Visit my Photo albums at
Olwyn Mary in New Orleans
I took a class this spring -- you probably missed my post about it. It was through the Parks & Recreation here in Magnoliaville. The teacher has a MFA and is a great teacher. I also took a one day class in dyeing silk scarves and had a great time doing that, too. The most weaving I have ever done -- besides those pot holders done with the stretchy loops -- was in my Fabric Design class over 30 years ago. That was done on a 10" square made of 1X1 wood with nails every
1/4". Obviously, it was simply to learn how the different types of weaves are done. The loom belongs to the teacher -- she has SIX that she can schlep to class!!! I did three or four 8" long pieces of different weaves -- plain, double, twill and something else I can't remember. Then I did two pieces, each about 24" long that are plain weave and will end up being heavy dish cloths. I absolutely LOVED the classes -- a total of 8, 2 per week -- and want to take it again this fall. The teacher (Jo is her name) said skill level doesn't matter so if I sign up and there are folks with absolutely no experience, it will be OK. Not meaning to pat myself on the back but Jo was also of the opinion that my work didn't look like novice level. We decided that it's due to all the different sorts of hand work I have experience in, what with the quilting, needlework, crochet, piano, guitar, etc. that I have done over the years. I have ended up being one of those lucky people who is very good with my hands and it shows in the weaving, I guess. Just don't look at the edges -- LOLOL! THAT is where you can tell I am not experienced. CiaoMeow >^;;^<PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties) Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their whiskers! Visit my Photo albums at
Olwyn Mary in New Orleans
I would LOVE to find someone who could teach me to spin! I just want to have a go at it to find out if I was able to get the fell of it or not. I have no idea if I would be able to manage but I would sure love to try. As for those pot holder looms, I have on in my craft stash that I will be taking to Lizard Land next month when I go to spend time at the cabin. The SMDGD will be with me and I think she's old enough now to have the manual dexterity to manage it. That will be one of the crafts we work on when she is up there with MOI. I am SO looking forward to spending time in the High Country and away from all the heat -- whether it be here or in Phoenix!!! CiaoMeow >^;;^<
PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties) Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their whiskers! Visit my Photo albums at
I would LOVE to find someone who could teach me to spin! I just want
(a) post this on the yarn board - rcty - and someone there can probably refer you to a spinner in either Hotlanta or Phoenix.
(b) alternatively, LMK when you will be where, and I will see if I can find someone through the Weavers community wo can help you.
Olwyn Mary in New Orleans
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