An Advent Stole for Marla. Posted by betweenthethreads under Dyeing. Earlier this year when I prepared to dedicate a worship stole I made for my brother in his memory, I talked to some of his ministry associates about how much I enjoyed creating the piece. There was so much meaning in planning, weaving, dyeing and sewing a stole that would be used for something as important as a church worship service. One of the challenges in making a deaconess stole, is that it is.

Wednesday, 21 March 2018. Lotus and Death and Textiles. At my friends funeral last week a large purple shroud with lotus patterns was held up and its significance explained to the mourners before being placed over his body and before we all gathered around and filled the coffin with flowers before the actual cremation. Speaking of lotus and death.

Thursday, March 22, 2018. Art on Paper, part 3. This is part 3 in my series of posts about Art on Paper. That took place in New York at the beginning of March. Series detail, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen. Series detail, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen. Series detail, photo credit Jennifer Coyne Qudeen.

Plant-based dyes and natural fibers in the Connecticut River Valley. I got my draft in the mail. A draft is the plan for a weaving project that tells you how to set up your loom to weave that particular design. I wound the warp, threaded my loom, organized the tie-up, wove a sample, and then got sick. The design is very striking. However, one thing that frustrated me .

Saturday, April 26, 2014. Directions and decisions, truth and consequences,. Roads taken, not taken. The past year, as I time warped into the 6th decade,. I have less desire for the destination, more for the journey,. Like a bloom opening on a warm spring morning,. Unsure of the day ahead but moving forward, regardless. The days have symmetrical rhythm. Days of thirst for something new. After all, that is.