deep in the woods

what about these damp woodsy April colors...

walk to class

i was on my way to class after working on a new reeding of the lace weave sampler. the sun was setting. the sky was misty and cloudy and luminous.

the trees are coming to life.

6:45pm

lace weave in the sky...... since i have been learning about lace weave, i see it everywhere, especially now that spring is upon us.

lace weave sampler

in context

on the wall

in the window

tuesday morning

often times, the studio is a world of obstacles. it's a laboratory where experiments can falter or present unforeseen snags. if there were no studio, one might live in a world of no challenge. the studio presents hundreds of chances to practice patience, determination and observation.

the warp sampler i am working, for example, brings seven different ways a warp end can get stuck, fray, or snap. i am seriously considering converting to string heddles. these metal ones act like razor blades on the rayon ends.

i'm looking forward to setting up the rug loom in the near future. a friend may be able to help... i give thanks to all of my friends, family and teachers for their encouragement and support.

I went on a field trip yesterday to Stone Road in Oakham. I shared lunch with my mom and dad and my uncle Len and aunt Lynn. We did some spinning on the Louet I had brought from home and the wheel at the house, a Country Craftsman. This wheel is a replica of an antique flax wheel. I was reminded that spinning and weaving are traditionally communal activities, and hope to bring that into my studio space. Would like to have a spinning area there and invite other spinners.

A reminder from our spinning teacher: "progress, not perfection."

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