Red Cedar
More apocalypse, less angst
Month: April 2019
Post #3160: Another month, another mailing
Issue number 4 of Comfort for the Apocalypse, my monthly mailing, went out this morning and it featured this woven purse and an essay about connecting to our past and future through craft. Also, a fantastic rhubarb recipe. If you enjoy this blog, I… Continue Reading “Post #3160: Another month, another mailing”
Post #3159: Tie-ups and tackling the big loom
Last week was one of weaving and getting ready for weekend guests. Twenty-three for a sit-down dinner on Friday, and a couple of friends from the city until Sunday. You can see up above what I’ve been working on – it’s a sample of… Continue Reading “Post #3159: Tie-ups and tackling the big loom”
Post #3158: Making samples
(A photo of my latest make – a new shift dress for spring). I’ve always been averse to making samples on the loom. So much work to thread, wind-up and tie on the whole thing without having “something” to show for it at the… Continue Reading “Post #3158: Making samples”
Post #3157: Loom talk
I started warping my loom for the first time in ages yesterday. Problem is, I decided to use a warping technique I’m not overly familiar with and I made a mistake right out of the gate. Fortunately, my warp chains are salvageable and I’m… Continue Reading “Post #3157: Loom talk”
Post #3156: Things keep happening
You might have missed this on Friday, but I sent out March’s Comfort for the Apocalypse mailing titled Shelter in Place. If you haven’t read it yet, I encourage you to do so and to subscribe if you like what you read. The monthly… Continue Reading “Post #3156: Things keep happening”
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