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I love textiles. Fluffy angora. Scratchy sisal. Rustling taffeta. Snuggly wool. Luminous silk. Nubby paper. So many things can be woven or knit or crocheted - rope, magnetic tape, wire, extruded foam, dog hair, paper. If it can be made into a textile, then it likely also can be dyed, painted, embroidered, beaded, sculpted, moulded, matted, felted, shrunk, stretched. The possibilities are limited only by one's imagination. While I've made my share of sweaters, pants, dresses and hats, it has been the experimentation with techniques, colour and materials that has been the most exciting. My intention is to include on these pages photos of some of my more innovative work with a discussion about how the results were achieved. |
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I no longer have much time for indulging my love of textiles. After much
debate, I sold my floor loom in 2001 to a wonderful woman in Detroit who is without a
doubt making very good use of it. I gave away my stash of yarn and fleece. And it's okay.
I do not miss it which must mean that I have put that part of my life behind me and moved on.
In the fall of 2001, I inherited a large stash of fabric. After disposing of most of it in a variety of ways, I decided to use what was left over to make children's clothing for Child Haven International So when I'm suffering from writer's block or my butt is sore from sitting, I sew. A friend has joined me in sewing for the orphanages in Banglades, India, Nepal, and Tibet. So already the effort has doubled. The more the better. |
| One day I will get myself organized enough to complete this page. In the meantime, here's a link that will keep you busy. Ruthe Stowe's Weaving and Fibre Resources on the Net. Be sure to sign her guest book (and mine, too, of course.) |
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