A message from our Shepherd, Judith – Please keep Gaby in your thoughts on Sunday, August 8, as she makes her way back home to Chinchero, Peru. Aside from the obvious stress of the plane ride and all things involved…
I wonder how challenging it would be to create the strips of newspaper used to weave this limited edition wallpaper. It’s 100% recycled and woven on a loom. It looks pretty cool too. Might be fun for a library/office/study type…
Interesting news story about this new fabric that can hear and make sounds. Story here. I guess they never heard corduroy “talk”…
Gaby will be at the Riverwalk Bead shop on Saturday and Sunday this coming weekend, 7/21 & 8/1, from noon until 5:00 p.m. where she will be demonstrating Back Strap Weaving, Dyeing and Spinning.
Although this won’t be happening for a couple of years or so, we are planning ahead! Those of you who attended our July meeting are aware that the program centered around tips and tricks pertaining to weaving. It was suggested…
July 18, 2010: As you will recall, Lady NOBO invited us to bring our favorite weaving-related book to discuss at the June meeting. The book which Eileen brought and subsequently donated to our library is entitled “Barbara Eckhardt: Poetic Space.”…
Gaby’s presentation was a gift not only of textiles and traditions, but also a glimpse into the culture which she so dearly loves. Many thanks for sharing so much with us. How apropos to have this great effort of Andean cultural preservation…