7 01, 2020

December meeting at the coop

By |2020-01-08T16:09:54+00:00January 7th, 2020|2nd Monday, Fiber, Handwoven, Holiday, Knitting, Textiles, Weavers|1 Comment

Well December was here and gone in the blink of an eye and I better get this post in before our January meeting rolls around next Monday. Our 2nd Monday weavers group met at the Viroqua Food Coop; such a nice space to relax from all the hoopla of the holidays and share what we [...]

24 02, 2016

spring is just a thumb away

By |2016-10-25T16:52:14+00:00February 24th, 2016|Handwoven, Knitting|0 Comments

I have just the thumb to finish, on a pair of mittens that I am determined to wear before winter takes its leave. The last few days have seen temps in the 40's with lots of melting snow and for me, thoughts of robins and daffodils are not far behind. I have done all [...]

3 01, 2016

knitting in the new year

By |2016-10-25T16:52:14+00:00January 3rd, 2016|Everday Life, Knitting|0 Comments

Christmas is here and gone, mostly a blur of cooking, cleaning and wrapping that I am happy to let go of in exchange for some quiet knitting in front of the fire. My mitten gifts to my daughters was well received, even by the youngest who received hers WYBA. My acronym for a knitted gift, [...]

27 03, 2015

gathering at Anna’s

By |2016-10-25T16:52:16+00:00March 27th, 2015|2nd Monday|2 Comments

February's weavers group met at knitter/seamstress/designer; Anna's home in Viroqua. I found it challenging making it past the porch that was filled with her potter husbands wares on display. The whole house was filled with art and pottery and Anna's lovely ascetic. I so love the homes of artists, the walls practically sing with creativity. [...]

19 09, 2014

sheep rule

By |2016-10-25T16:52:16+00:00September 19th, 2014|Hand dyed|0 Comments

The true stars of the fairLots of Habu in my boothGreat restraurant in WhitewaterMy artful friend NanThree bags full. At the silent auction. Only two came home with me. getting her sheep show ready This years WI Sheep and Wool festival once again was three++days of sheepy goodness, full of yarn and fiber in every color [...]

18 04, 2014

spring?

By |2016-10-25T16:52:17+00:00April 18th, 2014|Handspun|0 Comments

The weavers group gathered at my house this month.  I generally don't have the group at my house in the winter because my driveway can be a snowy icy white knuckle adventure.  So mid April should be good, right?  Well when I woke up to 4 inches of fresh new snow I pretty much just [...]

21 02, 2014

gathering at Barb’s

By |2016-10-25T16:52:20+00:00February 21st, 2014|2nd Monday|1 Comment

Our monthly gathering of weavers and fiber lovers met at Barb's this month.  I am posting this late enough, that I have forgotten who brought what and just know it was a joyful day with lots of great food and piles of fabric to keep me inspired. I am always struck by the fact that when [...]

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