halifax crafters spring fling!

This weekend Kat will be selling her screen printed goods at the Halifax Crafters Spring Fling Market. Come and check it out if you're in the city!

Bridgewater Brownies

Back in February we had the Bridgewater Brownies stop by for a quick visit!





Thanks girls we had a lot of fun. Tawit Tawit Tawoo!

Linen Weaving Workshop at the Kedge Weavers Guild

On the morning of February 15, 2010 Linda Maxwell and I loaded up her silver sedan with a table loom, weaving tools, and show-and-tell items for the linen weaving workshop at the Kedge Weavers Guild.

Crossing the LaHave river to Darlene's house, the group assembled around the fire, a warm welcome from the snow and grey skies outside. Asking the women about their experience weaving linen I listened to numerous stories of linen weaving projects gone wrong. In response I discussed the properties of linen, the structure of the fibre, and linen weaving tips.

Inspired by Mrs. Hill’s last weaving, a Bronson lace design, the loom was warped with a fine white linen in a simple patterned weave. The loom is currently making its way to the weaving studios of various guild members so that each member may weave a short table runner. If you would like to view the work of these talented and enthusiastic weavers, watch for a show and sale hosted by the Kedge Weavers Guild this summer.

Written by Jennifer Green

photo credit Linda Maxwell