Ahhh -- Some Color

The snowy photos have lost their luster -- pretty then but now I am wanting to see color.  A new grass reppweave and  some dogs and a kat that are living in my studio.  I haven't named the dogs yet so they live here -  after all, they aren't ready to be in the world until they have a name.

weather events

While snow events can wreak havoc in the city and seem harsh; out in the countryside, especially by this stream, nature seems a bit more gentle, artistic.  The winds were wild overnight but in the morning sculptural handiwork is evident, glistening, beautiful and still magical!

morning shadows

One morning last week a yearling deer along the stream.

Today the sky is blue and the sun is shining, I'm off to find my snowshoes.

The Textile Center

Part of the member show at the Textile Center in Minneapolis - my handwoven jacket/vest.
Every year the Textile Center has a member show, if you have a chance go see it.  The show includes diverse media -- not all fiber, but all tactile.

Little Weavings in the Wind

I made these linen and wool weavings for the 'small works' show our gallery is having for the month of January.  I love the translucent look of the weave materials, the natural linen with the white wool.  It speaks of winter to me.  I hung them in the tree to see what they would look like in the breeze and in the window, in both places they brightened the gray wintry day.  Had to try them with the background on the brilliant white snow too.  Isn't snow miraculous?  I love it.  Even though it can mess up a trip or cancel an event, it is the nature of winter and wondrous.

Artwear off the loom

Vests, boleros, jackets -  whatever you choose  to call these -  are simply made with a mixture of linen, wool, silk and Tencel.  Designed, woven and sewn in my studio.  Wear for a bit of color and texture accent, they provide warmth as well.

Thanks for modeling daughter -- reading all those fashion mags pays off!!

The Mean Kitty Song

free ranging kats

Not everyone loves cats but they might love 'kats'.  These 'kats' went to the holiday bazaar, they were a pretty popular show.  Made with vintage and other choice wools, filled with polyfil, they come alive when I hand sew their cute little faces.

You can sleep with them, hang them on the wall or sit them at the piano, they really like sitting on the sofa looking cool. Guaranteed not to shed, they never need a litter box (that's the best), oh and you don't have to wear oven mitts when you play with them.

 Dawson and Marshmallow

Spice Girl