learning new movements

"we have trained our hands in repetition;we are alert rather than bored because we have developed the skill of anticipation.but equally ,the person able to perform a duty again and again has acquired a technical skill,the rhythmic skill of a craftsman, whatever the god or gods to which he or she subscribes."

The Craftsman

Richard Sennet

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not sure if  already posted this one. anyhow enjoy.
have a good weekend




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gorgeous yarn

 linen,impossible to resist.goes into my present indigo craze since i cannot dye.

have sampled for a top like this, but  shorter and plain,no eyelets.
the eyelets in the sample indicate tension :)




on my last 200 yarns to thread on the loom.slow cloth anyone?

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here again

almost forgot what my studio looks like.but much inspiration was gained during the interval.
there was nature and stone and most magnificent stained glass windows at the cathedral in leon, second only to chartres.

                                                   

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ain't this cute!

no excuses for not weaving.
will be back at the end of april.
be well and be good.


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threading continues

with no relevant news. my hood keeps providing wonderful views.
the mountains  effaced in the morning mist.




















 and then sharp and clear. notice the white blobs, they are apple trees in bloom.(hate the neighbor's terrace, need a longer lens to get rid of it)


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re surfacing from the yarn mines

had nothing interesting to post and was concentrating on the task of knotting the lead yarn to the actual warp.was going nuts with the knots. even putting myself in alfa state didn't work so i did all kinds of crazy stuff; like getting a manicure, the first in forty years, going crazy buying plants to start the new terrace garden. or taking a week holiday to cork which coincided with the brexit handing over document.Boy!were the folks at passport control unpleasant.mind you i was just in transit.

however all was great in the republic of ireland,warm, friendly people, gorgeous walks and the daffs were all out,everywhere you looked!they stole my heart.

now i am finally threading.just a simple straight draw to make things easy with the intention of weaving a crepe.learning new movements, other ways of threading, how to be and work in my new space. all of that while disciplining myself not to run out for  hanami. the yae sakuras are in bloom in my hood and the apple trees-remember this is cider country-are all out.





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