My experiences at HGA Convergence conference 2018 in Reno, Nevada
My Convergence 2018
Towels from the Stash
The yarn stash, has been taking over my house. Well at least the bedroom designated as my studio. If I walk into a yarn store I will surely walk out with at least one cone of yarn or a couple of skeins. This will happen even with no project in mind. The yarn just needs... Continue Reading →
Snowflakes in Summer
Each year the the Contemporary Handweavers of Houston have a Swatch Swap that any member can join for a nominal fee. At the end of the previous year members pick the subject matter with this year's subject being "Seasons". Participants can interpret this as they wish. This is the weaving I needed to finish when... Continue Reading →
Obstacles
It is difficult to weave these days, that left footprint is much too large for the treadles on the loom. Achilles tendinitis is the main diagnosis. I'm not sure how long I'll have the boot as an appendage. Weaving isn't the only activity it has impacted, no more daily walks in the park. This shawl... Continue Reading →
Oh no now what
Some days it seems one won't ever get to the point of weaving beautiful cloth. A simple 8 shaft turned twill makes weaving fairly simple. There's no need to even use the Tempo Treadle to help with weaving. Just treadle 1-4 two times than 5-8 two times and vala pattern repeat is done. One shuttle... Continue Reading →
Scarves
Sunsets and sunrises inspire this scarf. The hand dyed yarn used in the warp was a former convergence purchase, a fiber combination Rayon/Linen, which I had not woven with before. The 8 harness twill floats show off the warp colors. A magenta tencel was used in the weft. So why weave two scarves alike? The... Continue Reading →
Barb-e Designs 