In order to enjoy a productive morning in my basement studio, I must deplete the excess energy my studio “helper” carries. Otherwise it is impossible to get anything accomplished.
I’ve tried to take care of this in a room better suited for these activities but, um, she won’t have it. So I just have to roll with it.
I’ve one more bag iteration to complete later today and then I’m finished with the design portion of this project which was kind of the fun part. Next to the more difficult part, the pattern writing. Ugh.
I’ve been thinking of coming back to my blog for some time now. Social media has become somewhat problematic, specifically Facebook. I’m not sure blogging will be a good fit, but I’m willing to give it another go.
Current weaving. A modified version of Strickler #234
What have I been up to? I am currently weaving some cotton fabric, a turned twill, to use as yardage for sewing bags. And I’ve been drafting my own bag patterns. These patterns are nothing earth shattering or clever. In fact they are rather basic. There are a million bag patterns online, some free, some for sale. I’ve purchased several and sewed them up. They’ve taught me a great deal about bag construction and choices of interfacing. And in the past few years I’ve been sewing bags using my own handwoven fabric! So much fun and quite rewarding.
Fast forward to now and my next move. I’ve been hired to put together an episode for Jane Stafford’s School of Weaving on sewing bags using your handwoven fabric! Eeek! I’m a bit nervous for various reasons, but Jane is a pro as well as a dear friend and I can do this. I’m super excited!
Magpie Dye Studio 