Author: Barb-E Designs

Weaver, Dyer, Fiber artist. Creating one of a kind Handwoven fashion accessories and items for the home on one of my looms. I have been weaving for 40 some years, having learned while in college. The University of Wisconsin Stout offered weaving classes in their Home Economics department and started my journey. The beauty of nature provides inspiration for much of my work.

Shibori Scarf

Handwoven Shibori scarf after weaving. The pink yarns will be pulled to create the pattern and removed after dyeing.                                           Picture of  dyed  sample once shibori pattern threads have been pulled tight.

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Nursing School

My daughter Sara had good news yesterday. She is in her last semester of nursing school. She has been accepted into the nursing honor society. It shows that the hard work has paid off.

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Photography

New experience today. Charlene, Olga,and I went to Jack Zilker studio to have works photographed for the CHH sale postcard. It was interesting to see a professional in action. We came away with  3 gorgeous photos.

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Weaving Shibori

This morning I spent refining the design for handwoven Shibori shawls I will be weaving. This will be the largest Shibori project I've attempted. I'm concerned because the  shawls width, 23 in. vs the 10 in. Scarves I've done. The design yarns may be difficult to pull. Tomorrow I will continue to set-up my loom.

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