Fresh Finds

Yesterday my husband and I spent a lovely afternoon browsing in the shops of Huntsville, Texas, and of course I managed to find a few things that really needed me to rescue them… Continue reading →

Shawl of Paisley Design

After getting through six months of summer, Texans look forward to the cool weather of fall – even when it’s not really cool enough, I bring out my cozy textiles in the hopes… Continue reading →

Halloween Textravaganza

I’m not a huge Halloween aficionado, but I do have a few items that might help you in planning a Halloween party.  It’s still early in the month – sure, you have time… Continue reading →

Weekly Photo Challenge – Happy

This week’s photo challenge is to include a gallery of 6 – 9 things that make you happy.  It is really hard for me to limit it to that!  But here are some… Continue reading →

Sunflower Quilt

The fabric in the center is one of my favorites – it’s just so happy!

Jacquard Coverlet

This is a double-cloth coverlet, woven in two panels on a Jacquard loom.  The yarn is 2-ply wool in its natural cream color, indigo blue and (I believe) madder red.  The colors are… Continue reading →

Coverlet Mysteries

I don’t see as many woven coverlets for sale as I do quilts, but this is one I picked up back in the 90s.  I’ve always thought of it as a small blanket,… Continue reading →

Streamlined Studio

I think craft supplies are like coral reefs- they slowly build on each other when you’re not looking, and before you know it, you’re surrounded by towering structures of beautiful fabric, yarn, books,… Continue reading →

Colorious II

Every weaver worth their thread does sample pieces called gamps, to try different threadings, or yarns, or colors – or all of the above-  in one reference piece.   These color gamps are… Continue reading →

Weekly Photo Challenge – Near and Far

This week’s challenge reminded me of the spot where I have been near to another place while in another respect, being very, very far from it. In 2002, the other informal crossings of… Continue reading →