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‘Rhapsody’ designed by @miss_elle_bat, yarn dyed & knit by me :D (Taken with instagram)
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What i would give to be in this moment (or any even close to this) right now. I thought the longer we were...
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I’m going to do a variation of this for my classroom to go...
In this episode I discuss;
- The new Show notes page at www.dreaminginfibre.blogspot.com
- Projects I am working on and finished… including the Berry shawl, Ivy Leaf shawlette, the spinning cushion and more.
- My stash enhancement and my new book from Amazon.
- The Devon County Show and my appearance in the Westcountry Craft Marquee. More details here - http://sarastexturecrafts.com/page/5172-events.aspx
- What’s new in the shop at www.SarasTextureCrafts.com
Check it out at http://dreaminginfibre.blogspot.com/2012/03/dreaming-in-fibre-episode-9.html
Sara x
Remember the course I mentioned in my podcast (Dreaming in Fibre, Episode 8)? Well here’s a flyer with some more details for you…
I totally recommend it!
Bye for now,
Sara x
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Dreaming in Fibre - Episode 8 (by SARASTEXTURECRAFTS)
The next podcast is up at http://sarastexturecrafts.podbean.com/2012/01/23/episode-7-a-new-year/
It’s been a slow start and a long time since I last podcast, so here’s an update about where I’m at and why I was absent from the audio show.
Don’t forget you can also find me on iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/dreaming-in-fibre/id438666862?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
I’m looking into getting this uploaded to the Android system and possible future videocasts too!
Sara x
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter has recently reopened its doors after a major refurbishment. Not having visited since 1995 when Darrin and I met at art college, we decided it was about time we explored the collections again.
Free entry and lots of activities for families meant lots of people, but fortunately the refurbishment is such that it didn’t feel tight for space. All the rooms had such a lovely light and airy feel and the exhibits were well thought through and some interactive.
Of course I found myself being drawn more to the textile pieces that were woven, beaded or embroidered more than most… But there’s so much to see I think I could be inspired by something different each time I go.
This is a Back-strap loom weaving that is part complete. It was made in Guatemala in the 1980s.
Isn’t it wonderfully vibrant?! It has made me think I should revisit for some more direct inspiration for my next weave… And weaving against a dark colour could be something to consider.
This is a Chaka Spinning Wheel (the original design of which was commissioned by Gandhi). I still haven’t quite mastered mine… Maybe I should have another go?
I also came across this loom reed from Japan (I think). You might not pick it up from the photo, but all along the face of the reed there are beautiful carved designs… I’d loved to have seen the original loom.
I got the feeling every now and again… While I was taking the occasional photo… That I was being watched…
Who is that man following me?!
To be honest I’m surprised I didn’t loose Darrin to some of the children’s activities… I usually do!
What have you been up to this weekend?
Bye for now,
Sara x
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Quite proud of my first weave… The Shetland hand spun yarn still retains its vibrancy even when set against such a dark navy commercial yarn.
Thinking I need to set something up… I hate that the loom looks so empty!
Bye for now,
Sara x
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