February 2008 CW Showcase

This month we showcase "Window Into the Past" by Gay McGeary. Gay writes: "For my 2007 contribution to the exchange for the Early Weaving Books and Manuscript Study group, I ... used the Biesecker draft for my sample contribution. "In May 2007 I purchased an early coverlet in the window pattern style from an auction in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. I was struck by the similarity to my sample. The colors of the red and green were almost exact, while the dark blue I used was lighter than the coverlet I purchased."

CW Seminar 2008 at Eckerd College

In October, our agents visited Eckerd College and took some pictures. We liked these pictures of the grounds. In the picture shown here, our agent (identifiable by the CW Seminar 2008 tote bag she is carrying) is looking away from the building, probably at a magnificent live oak tree. Hurry to get your registration in soon so that you can attend some great seminars and visit this lovely campus.

December Showcase

This month we showcase Lillian Whipple's "Rose Window, National Cathedral, 1993". There is further information on how Lillian creates her cards in Complex Weavers Journal, #85, October 2007, page 54. You can see many other Christmas cards at Complex Weavers Journal #85 Color Pictures

November Showcase

This month we showcase Pat Donald's "Modified Diamond Overshot". Warp: 10/2 Cotton Tabby Weft: 20/2 Cotton Pattern Weft: Jagger Spun 2 ply merino wool Sett: 24 epi, sleyed double in 12 dent reed Weave structure: Modified overshot Pat wove her sample for the Study Group Sample Exchange - The Old Fashioned Way The group is featured in the February, 2007 Complex Weavers Journal. You can see larger versions of "Modified Diamond Overshot" CW Journal # 83 Color Pictures

October Showcase

In October, we showcased Bhakti Ziek's "Black Locust". Although we chose this work for its lovely fall colors, Bhakti had something entirely different in mind. She writes: "...As I start to work on my new TC-1 loom, the challenges I put forth for myself are to create sensuous work that speak of my passion for weaving, my belief that textiles do have a unique expression derived from their innate processes and that it is possible to create intriguing work that speaks to our times, using modern technology, but still has its roots in the past, honors that past, but speaks to the future. It is not an easy challenge - I certainly hope I can persevere and succeed." Bhakti writes in more detail about her work in the June, 2007 Complex Weavers Journal. You can see larger versions of "Black Locust" and other work by Bhakti at CW Journal # 84 Color Pictures