https://www.homespunlegacies.com/how daily 0.75 2024-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1629483794205-324G397WY78HJHZ0EV3M/Summer2015GoosberryFalls.jpg How It's Done! - “HOW IT’S DONE” Have you ever wondered about the process of how handmade items in textile arts are created? Plant or animal fibers have been used to construct functional or decorative objects since the beginning of civilization. Over the course of history, the methods and materials employed have changed greatly but the overall function of textiles remained mostly constant. This blog series will include a bit of history, a few essays, and free video lessons on How It’s Done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/723ac95f-ce35-4b5f-8ebd-97ddec6eb1c8/WeavingBeadGypsy+May+16+23.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/993901fd-8b69-468d-8c11-dc11911ace90/msab_logo_color.jpg How It's Done! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/f72bce7c-3116-4dad-9b94-4a76fb078648/legacy_logo_smallest.jpg How It's Done! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.homespunlegacies.com/how/shearing-alpaca monthly 0.5 2021-08-20 https://www.homespunlegacies.com/how/carding monthly 0.5 2021-07-28 https://www.homespunlegacies.com/how/idigo-dye monthly 0.5 2021-07-28 https://www.homespunlegacies.com/how/pinning-wool monthly 0.5 2021-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1634835309244-WI5NG4J2QTWAFKRRCRG1/Spinning+DemoScandiaFest2021.jpeg How It's Done! - A glimpse of Spinning Wool - Scandinavian Festival Spinning Demonstration in Malung A small community in Malung, just outside of Roseau Minnesota, is known for having a strong Scandinavian heritage. This past month, they hosted the first Scandinavian Festival. It was an amazing event with decorations, local artisans, music, programs, and of course traditional Scandinavian food! Here is a link to the Malung Community Center Facebook site if you are interested in seeing pictures of the events. A friend and I donned our traditional folk wear called bunads and demonstrated spinning. 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He is doing well for his second time spinning. (He spun with me last year too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/6286bed3-56c4-43b3-98be-61973ecdd81c/20230727_164949.jpg Gallery Spinning demonstration at an Art & Wine Walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/cd5d598c-d9a1-4657-a0cf-cba4d002fc7b/13661+%281%29.jpg Gallery Spinning to music at the Scandinavian Festival at Malung, Minnesota. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1698947576398-L5NX6Z0ZN8RZ8OQ8QR09/thumbnail_20230923_122515.jpg Gallery Spinning demonstration with my friend Carletta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/f270f63f-baac-40b1-9761-ce8816e95b8c/thumbnail_20230909_100307.jpg Gallery Spinning demonstration at a threshing bee near the small town of Strathcona. This activity is made possible, in part by a grant from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council through funding from the McKnight Foundation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/769d07a5-c45b-4cbc-830d-8efc0decb666/thumbnail_20231007_204649.jpg Gallery This is part of a spinning circle where a few spinners are visiting and helping along a new spinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/7a496fc1-5c15-46dd-b5a7-a59765675d0a/AttachingHeddle.jpg Gallery Attaching a reed to the rigid heddle loom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/838767d0-0142-4d85-b144-5d95f3512214/windingWarponBedPost.jpg Gallery Direct warping a rigid heddle loom using a bed post. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/e538e843-38d3-47ae-adb6-d65f6bb40850/DrawingThreadThroughHoles.jpg Gallery Threading the reed to create a warp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/c5f954cb-b288-4e39-9e82-50a78cf13e0c/SlotsAndHoles.jpg Gallery Threaded reed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/a874806c-eaee-4883-9137-dd33dc816270/WovenFabricCarlettas.jpg Gallery Woven Fabric https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/59b033cd-f8e9-42d4-82f6-029490543dd5/LargeRigidHeddle_Nancy_ElyMN.jpg Gallery Weaving in progress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/9cb47f94-92e3-4138-8b27-a4ef8c8fb85b/BarbKrokbragd.jpg Gallery Krokbrogd, a style of pattern weaving on an inkle loom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/7590d3bc-fb44-47d0-8f72-d98373a0b820/NF+Class+GbushLibrary+Dec2022.jpg Gallery Needle Felters in action in a needle felting a gnome ornament class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1679342230212-7ATME2QTA4S6K6BBSX3X/GroupClassLibry%2BGbushDec2022.jpg Gallery Patrons of the Greenbush Public Library were treated to a needle felting class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/905e7bf1-4539-4d77-bd91-9c17a7539b64/Girl+Scout+TDye2023.jpeg Gallery Helping a young girl scout with a project of tye dye. She was so happy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/6c36f8d3-321c-45ea-bdbe-ccd6bfff3c69/Boston+TerrierNF2022.jpg Gallery I love dogs. Here is a needle felted version of a Boston Terrier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/eeaeb220-ba74-464a-9824-ef97dc6015a0/DyeingDayFall2022.jpeg Gallery Dyeing roving and yarn from cria alpaca, baby white camel, and shetland lamb's wool blend. Oh, it is so soft! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/e6fcf8cf-e06b-4b80-9de5-03afc3a5fa5f/WeavnigBemidjiNov2022.jpeg Gallery The day before the Thanksgiving these middle school aged students enjoyed learning how to weave. They were naturals:) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1639413282066-B5R6EC7PSOMDV9DTDCYK/IMG-0218.jpg Gallery New Needle Felted Santas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/126effb9-43cb-40e3-b472-c1715b49a4b9/IMG-0164.jpg Gallery This picture shows a sample the simple dyeing technique using permanent markers and alcohol. So much talent! Approximately 62 children took part in this project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/4cd6521d-a58f-492a-a78a-90a56e153f9d/IMG-0159.jpg Gallery This is a simple fabric dyeing experience for middle school aged students from our region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/72e37e0f-6a2f-4976-89ee-21b667dfe5f5/IMG-0210.jpg Gallery Art is more meaningful when it can be shared with family. Three generations enjoying needle felting hosted by the Greenbush Library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/3423c151-451c-4b55-8905-a3677928bf6f/IMG_7866.JPG Gallery Needle felting a snowman - a very studious class! Thank you to the Greenbush Library for sponsoring this event for your patrons! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/93106bb0-faa8-4952-8074-6ecfdc2a7efa/IMG-0204.jpg Gallery Such deep concentration! Of course, they are working with sharp needles:) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/479b33ab-f61e-4496-973a-b963505c7c23/1121SeinorCenterNeedleFelt.jpg Gallery A fun way to bring in the winter is to take a needle felting class! Here is a group of fun women that needle felted nisse/tomte magnets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1610913028415-FA2OOQ32EPPH7LW8GBVP/1502269_10202669362595965_6857532538082699619_o.jpg Gallery Working on the Great Wheel aka the walking wheel. I put on a few miles that day;) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1610913037249-U4QKGX81WYBO2ODBGK4X/IMG_1418.jpg Gallery All about spinning . . . . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1610913056319-WZADINY8A40TP95PLBWQ/Chautauqua%2B2018%2BThe%2BBoys.jpg Gallery Teaching how to make a pouch like the frontier men & women used. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1610913059343-E2DLUY1V09IW6H5UCH32/Spring2Fall_2016%2B670.jpg Gallery Peg loom weaving class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/f3e63740-6395-4779-b1f1-3bc262477aa3/Spring2Fall_2016+025.jpg Gallery I'm not sure who is more curious, the children or the alpacas! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/652e9ff0-184f-44d8-b5af-d1efbf35c1d6/received_199910165559690.jpeg Gallery A small community in Malung hosted a Scandinavian Festival. Here is a picture of a spinning demonstration and some very special people that attended. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1610913109976-XS9EU1OGU7JFZA7SWJWS/IMG_20180509_151615631.jpg Gallery Shearing day for the alpacas! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1629428933751-XNE0TYRXK3WLOATTA44S/20170826_154007.jpg Gallery Wool felted bobble bracelets! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/95c0f270-2d03-4039-807b-cf25845055fd/986.jpg Gallery Fluffy alpacas the day before shearing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/adb942be-0684-49d6-901e-e7c02bf16606/2013+May+June+100.jpg Gallery 2 year old alpacas after shearing. They sure look small! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/99ffc1f7-b2d5-4b46-a9be-40817d5b8f67/2017-05-20+08.21.54.jpg Gallery Let's meet the llama! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/0a409720-03dc-4b0c-a599-55e0bada4625/20170510_111300-1.jpg Gallery Here is a peak of the luscious fiber on one of my young alpacas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/b7921a4e-9ecb-42a8-832e-e8774d1b5f87/20170510_172920.jpg Gallery Haltering up for a walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1610913092347-CX0ONZX8CMQ1R11NXZ4Z/020.jpg Gallery "Look! I lost my hands in the fur!" The angora rabbit's fur is so long that this little boy can bury his hands in it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1610913351132-P6WK468X5JPVCC8PQ83O/052.jpg Gallery Simply Adorable! A cherub and her bunny. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1610913099597-42IT4NR353GL7WXPG4AS/016.jpg Gallery Feeding the llama a treat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1610913103459-1E9I0ZC0S2X0US1VH04E/Bunneat.jpg Gallery I guess they watched "Lady and the Tramp" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/e4d880b4-8211-4fae-9544-6edc1b79052b/IMG_20180509_092417744.jpg Gallery Mr. Llama visiting a few sweet ladies in a neighboring town. (The alpacas are hiding from the camera.) https://www.homespunlegacies.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-11-08 https://www.homespunlegacies.com/about daily 0.75 2021-07-17 https://www.homespunlegacies.com/homespun daily 1.0 2023-07-20 https://www.homespunlegacies.com/portfolio daily 0.75 2024-03-12 https://www.homespunlegacies.com/portfolio/nalbinding monthly 0.5 2021-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1626465081625-LFZVR7Y6ITKLCV1RWS1I/1780837_10201205594162669_643191224_n.jpg Portfolio of Work - Nålbinding Pink Baby Booties in Oslo stitch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1626465195091-DNNPA0RSFJQ2RSE8V5U1/1901279_10201170693650178_317734162_n.jpg Portfolio of Work - Nålbinding Teal Oslo stitched socks - mens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1626465321563-O7AKD3KTEM9HWRL5CMYR/1902710_10201170682609902_1405489604_n.jpg Portfolio of Work - Nålbinding Nalbinding needles - hand carved antler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/6152d420-5d4e-4452-af1d-9c8a8c1d99b6/IMG_20181016_160353202.jpg Portfolio of Work - Nålbinding A child’s cap made by using the Korgen or Mammen stitch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/58788009-b182-49f7-9328-7a4594cc1364/WesWillHat.jpg Portfolio of Work - Nålbinding This is the first cap I made with nalbinding. Isn't this little guy cute! https://www.homespunlegacies.com/portfolio/early-work monthly 0.5 2021-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1617726735738-4XWU99ZQ4044X3SJRPAO/SamplesFiberArt.jpg Portfolio of Work - A Collection of Work This picture includes examples of handspun yarn crocheted into a cowl, simple weaving, peg loom weaving, knitting, wet felting, needle felting, nuno felting and silk dying. https://www.homespunlegacies.com/portfolio/needle-felting monthly 0.5 2021-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/642ae8ba-69d5-4745-bcb3-836ab1889c05/20200101_002003.jpg Portfolio of Work - Needle Felting Tomte/Nisse with green cap and bow in his beard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/fb7654ef-f7d3-4b2d-8b50-cef8beb22abd/20200101_001922.jpg Portfolio of Work - Needle Felting Minnesota Viking https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/72018c9f-6f63-4ea3-a903-44f52a3c0c66/78321202_214624309548671_2095160217506414592_n.jpg Portfolio of Work - Needle Felting Blue and purple Tomte/Nisse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1943c31d-40d6-4cc7-96e7-668054bac402/78657637_214625112881924_7516312808040955904_n.jpg Portfolio of Work - Needle Felting My little puppy admiring a needle felted alpaca using one of my alpaca's fiber. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/68d7b0be-6111-4a76-b2a5-e50f4a64e117/20191209_100246%7E2.jpg Portfolio of Work - Needle Felting Mr & Mrs Clause https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/5787b885-4018-49a8-b9fa-187d09cc9c85/20200216_220553%7E2.jpg Portfolio of Work - Needle Felting Felted bear with movable head, arms, and legs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/635b9c5d-2f78-4470-8985-e877d9793c0e/20200222_190804.jpg Portfolio of Work - Needle Felting Little green Yoda's made for my special little ones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/197a8040-f3ee-404d-905a-c48ced58f4c8/20201002_095705_original.jpg Portfolio of Work - Needle Felting This picture is Lyle the Lumberjack with a bear sitting behind him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/50b75f00-b471-4530-9eb9-9fa63f160b54/20200815_134230.jpg Portfolio of Work - Needle Felting A Swedish Tomte. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/3828db42-f58f-49af-a4ad-70b34b9acd62/20200405_135429.jpg Portfolio of Work - Needle Felting Little bee greeting a flower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/f2abc517-b617-4829-a3d5-f53bca95efa8/IMG_20201103_181924_684.jpg Portfolio of Work - Needle Felting Papa Troll https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/9e76c56b-e5a6-4369-970c-42150b7a46ca/20210423_092304.jpg Portfolio of Work - Needle Felting A play on rosemaling with wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/229eda57-46d9-48c0-a820-346626e21749/BlondLumberJack.jpg Portfolio of Work - Needle Felting Leif the Logger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1626483279574-UP39Z9H3LSTPM994TDJ4/20210213_105522.jpg Portfolio of Work - Needle Felting Dragonflies and dandelion fluff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/a67691cb-10d1-4d1e-a61b-c8c0d50f4ec6/LyleLumberjackLg82021.jpg Portfolio of Work - Needle Felting Lyle the Lumberjack is inspired by my neighbor. I'm not sure if he smoked a pipe, but it was common for lumberjacks of the past to smoke a pipe when relaxing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/4c0de72a-4219-46bf-9eca-64918bad885d/Troll1.jpg Portfolio of Work - Needle Felting Who doesn't love an ugly, mischievous, little woodland troll? This needle felted creature was found hiding in a tree knot hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/8ab9cdf0-0165-4fba-ac90-96f404efc562/20201017_070007.jpg Portfolio of Work - Needle Felting This is a sure sign of the harvest season. Witches and pumpkins! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/cf9be614-ad71-46a9-b473-bc1c22f4dbf2/SnowCouple1121.jpg Portfolio of Work - Needle Felting This cute little "snow-couple" were created in a needle felting class. It is interesting to see personalities emerge in the creating process! By the looks of the expressions, I wonder if they are going shopping? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/6fe8d399-bb6a-4515-aa58-acffb4409ae3/Snowmen2021edited.jpg Portfolio of Work - Needle Felting These snow children want to play in the snow! https://www.homespunlegacies.com/portfolio/wet-felting monthly 0.5 2021-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/43f46f51-6adc-4558-a73e-b6bdddca43d7/20190906_202839.jpg Portfolio of Work - Wet Felting Mohair and wool felted slippers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/c98ba5a4-3a00-478e-8f75-72fab1f089a6/IMG_20181016_160210503.jpg Portfolio of Work - Wet Felting Felted mittens and slippers. The black mittens are made from a true black alpaca. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/57cc5c30-cdbe-40bb-9eda-8a8940bc77d6/20190908_194216.jpg Portfolio of Work - Wet Felting A scarf made by using the spider web technique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/b85973c9-033e-49af-894f-3e3ea668c095/77326710_214628356214933_6943028300017041408_n.jpg Portfolio of Work - Wet Felting Teaching a group of children about felting wool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1626488023122-L0OTLVXM11H0QQGE4AYE/78128275_214624749548627_7175838380981223424_n%2B%25281%2529.jpg Portfolio of Work - Wet Felting Felted alpaca lap blanket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1a249a3d-b9b2-47e3-afff-d8644c9d37db/78526527_214629009548201_8300093001816866816_n.jpg Portfolio of Work - Wet Felting Wet felted picture done in a plastic bag. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1ef7bca3-35ab-4595-8084-2ad1c991ef29/20191103_124815.jpg Portfolio of Work - Wet Felting Felted Dog coat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/cd0fd2ef-476c-4c38-bb57-87e3035204aa/20191103_124804%7E2.jpg Portfolio of Work - Wet Felting Felted dog coat, front view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/7c1b2dce-0004-4f26-9eaf-0b25cd4e769a/1606841_10201012340971460_146864442_n.jpg Portfolio of Work - Wet Felting Slippers made with llama fiber. Brown cap is made with alpaca fiber. Both are natural colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/254b652c-4f7c-4c4c-8037-41939d46698b/Felted+soap.jpg Portfolio of Work - Wet Felting Felted bars of soap. https://www.homespunlegacies.com/portfolio/dyeing monthly 0.5 2021-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/40ff2b2b-47e3-496d-b612-5af0f9c9e533/Dyeing+Roses.jpg Portfolio of Work - Dyeing Textiles These pictures are a visual story of dyeing with rose petals. Are you surprised to see the color of the silk scarves that were dyed with the pigment extracted from the petals? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1b25ac88-0bf9-42bd-ba8a-40e9cc708617/GreenFeathers.jpg Portfolio of Work - Dyeing Textiles This feather-like pattern is made on a cotton dish towel. I love the design and was tempted to frame it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/748e108e-1963-4e4b-a58e-4447ccea269b/20200402_211935%7E2.jpg Portfolio of Work - Dyeing Textiles Close-up of ice dyed silk. I love how the colors set on the fabric. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/4924fe82-e3e4-4f48-a54d-bd8c560a80e1/20200830_211702.jpg Portfolio of Work - Dyeing Textiles Silk scarves dyed with instant set dyes. This was the result of an individual lesson with a person who claims not to be creative. Look at the beautiful work she did! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/174a59f2-3314-471d-9ef7-2f83b6f11bfa/20200829_102347.jpg Portfolio of Work - Dyeing Textiles Silk scarf dyed with instant set dyes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/5566388b-a8a3-492d-88d3-4d5c904d973e/20210513_180713.jpg Portfolio of Work - Dyeing Textiles Indigo dyed cotton dish towels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/ebdfaa6c-d838-408e-b4b8-3e9880b5cf55/20210630_205350.jpg Portfolio of Work - Dyeing Textiles Cotton dyed with procion mx dyes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/2acbaa1d-b5aa-4f1c-b82d-cb6c650523f6/Indigo+Dyed+Pieces+May2021.jpg Portfolio of Work - Dyeing Textiles Indigo dyed samples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/8a20c7ba-d400-48b5-8a98-48eb05b3b770/20210712_164143.jpg Portfolio of Work - Dyeing Textiles Mandela design using procion dyes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/1626475162121-LA7I85G3M292KMGUUT0V/20161221_162502.jpg Portfolio of Work - Dyeing Textiles Natural dye examples. Lavender is from logwood and the green is made from blueberry bushes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/b5a87b41-5c25-418c-8140-5cecfa63fe24/20210508_115556.jpg Portfolio of Work - Dyeing Textiles Stencil & hand painting on silk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/08f61a83-3ca7-4025-a0ca-873fdb4c587b/20210708_213048.jpg Portfolio of Work - Dyeing Textiles "The Chalice" tie dyed t-shirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/d855bcb5-cd7d-4308-874d-06b9a605f81b/20210708_213633.jpg Portfolio of Work - Dyeing Textiles Colorful tye dye t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/8150c6d1-a7a8-43ad-8cc7-1b26e2c1d3b7/BlueLakeReflexions.jpg Portfolio of Work - Dyeing Textiles This is a tie dye design that is reminiscent of a reflection of trees on water. https://www.homespunlegacies.com/portfolio/peg-loom monthly 0.5 2024-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/6d454e1c-171f-410d-99ed-147d588eef77/IMG_1957.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/3307d2ac-0065-4b5e-b521-ba3dd394875b/ScandiaFest2023.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/02f964f3-4007-4634-b9ae-f18feaa52ac8/KrokbragdRosehips.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/0746543f-cdcb-4738-8c24-424e396483a5/20230514_130711.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/669f9031-f719-4718-9cb8-2479e58adcac/AlizaWeavingDemo.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/cd49e09d-cffb-46a1-81af-dc9a415632cb/8965.jpg Portfolio of Work - Weaving Mini table runners made on a peg loom. This was from a workshop of first-time weavers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/97749ab8-2c65-4b85-a244-3574f87a2dbf/20191028_124611%7E2.jpg Portfolio of Work - Weaving Using up bulky synthetic yarn. This rug will be used for a bath mat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/eef19281-c476-4409-890b-e7494a0124ee/IMG_20190216_192614418%7E3.jpg Portfolio of Work - Weaving Place mat made from core-spun cotton material. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/781df980-9a98-470b-a946-1fb7a1074eae/IMG_20190308_120713643.jpg Portfolio of Work - Weaving Woven table runner using 1/4 inch strips of wool material typically used for quilling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/07035a7e-5d03-479b-90e2-7628d01c5559/IMG_20190628_143517066%7E2.jpg Portfolio of Work - Weaving A good way to use up those selvage edges from wool cloth! It makes a nice warm rug. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/5311140b-af5f-4268-8f29-54299268614d/PegLoomScarf.jpg Portfolio of Work - Weaving When you buy too much designer yarn and don't know what to do with it . . . weave a scarf! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/2fc3df54-6284-4936-abc7-5d2032875325/LoomScarf+Bulky.jpg Portfolio of Work - Weaving Bulky yarn weaves up a fast heavy scarf for the cold Minnesota winters! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff68097eaa9b578ef9d1588/06461c19-b658-485c-b270-cea2431db1f4/77316838_214625286215240_6244811336610480128_n.jpg Portfolio of Work - Weaving Duel size peg looms made from cedar rails.