Paper Bag and Buttons Vessel #1, 2010

I like to weave paper baskets as a break from loom weaving. I also like to use recycled materials. This one is woven from folded paper bags and embellished with antique buttons. Is is currently on display at the University of Colorado University Memorial Center Art Gallery in Boulder. The show, Fiber Reconnections, opens today. The reception which is open to the public is on Thursday April 8th between 4:30 and 6:30. Sponsored by the Handweavers Guild of Boulder, this exhibit of HGB member work was juried by Betsy Blumenthal and Denise Perreault.

Spinning and Weaving Week 2008

From top to bottom: Stephanie, Melissa, and Gail on the evening we spun up some yarn for our joint Spin-Off scarf (fiber from the Spinning Loft--thanks Beth). Can you tell that we had some fun?

Every year about this time I encourage my fellow weavers and spinners to hit the bricks. Strut their stuff. Reach out. Celebrate spinning and weaving week.

Why? Because it is the sharing of our craft, it is teaching others the craft that spinning and weaving move forward, continue, helps others find their heart’s desire.

Where ever you are, I hope you’ll plan a spinning and weaving event the week of October 4-11. Or, like we’re doing in Boulder, celebrate all month long.

I’d love to hear about your events, so please feel free to share them with me.

To learn more:
Spinning and Weaving Association
The Handweavers Guild of Boulder
The Handweavers Guild of America