For the last two weeks I've had the pleasure of doing workshops with students and teachers about all of my passions: drama, music, and art. I feel blessed (and exhausted, really) to have the chance to share my knowledge with others.
First I did a stint as NB Drama Fest for High School and Middle School students and teachers. I got to share singing techniques and tips as well as creative story time theatre ideas. Watching students try new things is one of the reasons I teach. What a treat to do it at Drama Fest (the largest drama festival in Canada, just so you know).
Then I capped off the two weeks spending a day with NB Teachers at their provincial PD day. We did art and it was awesome. I taught basic basket weaving skills. It was new to everyone who attended and we had a such a great time turning newspapers and packaging boxes in to lovely baskets. Again, a real treat to share my skills with others.
The plus side to all of this? I'm now super inspired to get back at the loom which is currently still has the rainbow project warp on it. I know, I know. It's been ages since I put it on. But I took advantage of every teachable day I could get. I'm a supply teacher, and I need them all! However, summer is just around the corner. I have Nana and Grammie coming closer for the summer and have also found a lovely teen who loves to babysit. I will weave, my friends and get my many warps on and off the loom and photographed to share with you all.
I'm a weaver and teacher from the East Coast now living in beautiful British Columbia.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
How do you keep a weaver busy?
How do you keep a weaver busy?? Warp!!
Today I measured off four (4) warps - future projects, if you will. Each one is destined to be table runners. Or at least that is the plan. They are colorful, cotton and ready to go on the loom. Now, which one will I choose to go on first??
All of the runners will be woven with cotton chenille. Photos to come as they are finished!!
Today I measured off four (4) warps - future projects, if you will. Each one is destined to be table runners. Or at least that is the plan. They are colorful, cotton and ready to go on the loom. Now, which one will I choose to go on first??
From left to right:
Peacock (turquoise, royal blue, emerald green)
Sunset (framboise, red, light orange)
Zebra Wood (chocolate, honey, vanilla)
Des Colores
The colored pathway down the center was warped in the rainbow colors using red, light orange, warm yellow, emerald green, royal blue, turquoise and framboise. It is flanked by natural cotton.
All of the runners will be woven with cotton chenille. Photos to come as they are finished!!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Happy New Year!
Christmas has come and gone. Turkeys have been devoured. Gifts opened. Naps taken. Overall, a grand success!

I want to take this opportunity to thank all my customers, near and far, for their support during this holiday season. 2012 is going to be a big year in the studio as I celebrate 10 years of *unbeweaveable. Scarves are being designed and planned, new ornaments for 2012 are in the works and inventory will be available all year at Botinicals on Queen Street in Fredericton - as well as at craft shows!
Stay tuned as 2012 becomes the year of *unbeweaveable!!
I want to take this opportunity to thank all my customers, near and far, for their support during this holiday season. 2012 is going to be a big year in the studio as I celebrate 10 years of *unbeweaveable. Scarves are being designed and planned, new ornaments for 2012 are in the works and inventory will be available all year at Botinicals on Queen Street in Fredericton - as well as at craft shows!
Stay tuned as 2012 becomes the year of *unbeweaveable!!
Thursday, December 1, 2011
A looming of owls
Owls seem to be all the rage this year as a folk art decoration. I had some remnants of handmade wool fabric laying about, so I jumped on the band wagon and started making felted wool owls. The fabric is felted in the washer and dryer, then cut into the shapes of owl heads. I needle felt the eyes on and put on the finishing touches of creative faces. They are super fun to make and I've used up all my remnants. Not too shabby. Limited edition 2011 owls - a looming of them, no less.
Oh the scarves!
silver fine wool warp with black cotton weft
I'm really here. Really!I've been so busy prepping inventory for holiday craft sales that I've been negligent on updates to the blog. My apology comes in the form of photos of my latest work. This is only a sample - there is lots more. I'll post more photos soon.
The wool I use is from Briggs & Little. Their woolen mill is only 10 minutes from my house! What a great opportunity for a weaver :)
Enjoy!
silver fine wool warp with mixed wool/mohair/bouclee yarn weft
wool scarf - black warp with turquoise weft
wool scarf - black wool with royal blue weft
wool scarf - brown/blue warp mix with plum weft
wool scarf - brown/blue warp mix with cream weft
cotton warp beige/olive with synthetic/wool mix weft
wool scarf - cream warp with mulberry weft
wool scarf - cream weft with blue heather weft
wool scarf - mixed wool stripes warp (plum/lavender/grey/blue) with grey heather warp
Thursday, October 13, 2011
2011 scarves continued ...
fine wool (variegated) warp and pale green cotton chenille weft
spring shades (lavender/blue/green/yellow/grey)
spring shades (lavender/blue/green/yellow/grey)
The chenille scarf collection was a long time coming. I bought the warp yarn when we were in
China (2003-04) and it has stayed in my cupboard all that time waiting for the right project. The time finally came this fall. I warped the variegated wool (very fine) and used my stash of cotton chenille as the weft. The result? A velvet touch. Lovely drape. Light weight scarf. If only I had more of the China yarn, I'd make these again and again. Now I'm on the hunt for a similar quality wool to do this with in the future...the search continues.
fine wool (variegated) warp and pale pink cotton chenille weft
spring shades (lavender/blue/green/yellow/grey)
spring shades (lavender/blue/green/yellow/grey)
fine wool (variegated) warp and soft grey cotton chenille weft
spring shades (lavender/blue/green/yellow/grey)
spring shades (lavender/blue/green/yellow/grey)
fine wool (variegated) warp and light brown cotton chenille weft
summer shades (beige/light brown/cream/blue)
summer shades (beige/light brown/cream/blue)
fine wool (variegated) warp and vanilla cotton chenille weft
summer shades (beige/light brown/cream/blue)
summer shades (beige/light brown/cream/blue)
fine wool (variegated) warp and weft
autumn shades (burn orange/red/rust/brown/green)
autumn shades (burn orange/red/rust/brown/green)
fine wool (variegated) warp and cranberry cotton chenille weft
autumn shades (burn orange/red/rust/brown/green)
autumn shades (burn orange/red/rust/brown/green)
fine wool (variegated) warp and olive green cotton chenille weft
autumn shades (burn orange/red/rust/brown/green)
autumn shades (burn orange/red/rust/brown/green)
fine wool (variegated) warp and weft
spring shades (lavender/blue/green/yellow/grey)
spring shades (lavender/blue/green/yellow/grey)
fine wool (variegated) warp and camel cotton chenille weft
autumn shades (burn orange/red/rust/brown/green)
Labels:
chenille,
China,
craft sales,
scarves,
wool
Monday, October 3, 2011
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