Last week I had the opportunity to assist my friend and mentor, Chiaki O’Brien, teaching SAORI weaving to K-5th graders, at the Blake School just outside Minneapolis. To say it was an inspirational week is an understatement.
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The Power of Community, Intention and Gratitude
Over a year ago, an amazing student walked into my studio. She is bright and energetic and was searching for her “passion.” She sat at the loom and immediately knew it was where she belonged.
Continue readingPreview my NEW Craftsy Class!
I can’t believe it’s just a couple weeks until the launch date of my new Craftsy class, Fiber Preparations for Spinning ( though it’s for felters and weavers too!)
Continue reading#EpicThings 1 and 2!! Interweave Videos are Coming!!
I know I have been quiet over the last couple of months. I have been hinting at some pretty #epicthings happening here, behind the scenes. I’ve talked about the process to build the addition that will be my studio… and now I can announce 2 of the biggest- my first INTERWEAVE PRESS VIDEOS!!!
Continue readingYarn for the Sake of Yarn- SPINZILLA Blogtour
The entire idea of Spinzilla is to spin as much yarn as you can in a week. That’s pretty much my entire Fall, when I’m preparing for Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair!! So how do you go about doing that? Spinning lots or yarn fast- no projects in mind, just yarn for the sake of just yarn!
Continue readingSummer Flavors- My Mom’s Pesto.
One of my most favorite things is my Mom’s pesto. I remember loving it as a little kid, helping her pick the basil and eating it so often. I’ve been told that I was asked what we were having for Thanksgiving, and I responded with, “Spaghetti with Green Leaves Sauce”. When my teachers called my parent to inquire what horrific […]
Continue readingSpring Grilling! Lamb Burgers with Mint Pistachio Pesto
One of the hardest things about winter is the lack of fresh herbs.. and the cold days.. and endless grey.. and the cold nights.. OH whatever, It was a hard winter, and I’m so excited the sun is warm and it’s grilling season!! This is one of our favorites!
Continue readingHow I Do It- Using Super Bulky Yarns as Warp on a Floor Loom
I’ve got a really fun trick I picked up in my travels. It’s for using super bulky yarns to warp a floor loom!! It’s quick and uses just a few easy to pick up essentials that will help you create your own textured bulky warps!!
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