by Web Weaver | Dec 14, 2013 | Blog, Weavehouston Updates, Weaving
The latest of Robyn Spady’s “favorite things”, Chanel Jackets and Linton Tweed was a good read. I loved her earlier articles on Oelsner, Ashenhurst and Donat but this one made me vow to read systematically through the whole series to catch up on...
by Web Weaver | Dec 6, 2013 | Blog, CHH, Classes, Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, Spinning, Weavehouston Updates, Weaving
Don’t Miss Out! We’ve got a few more classes this year! Spinning Classes Plying, Beyond the Basics, Spinning Designer Yarns with Connie Elliott A balanced 2 ply yarn is a thing of beauty, but it is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to plying. We...
by Web Weaver | Dec 4, 2013 | Blog, CHH, Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, Guild House, Weavehouston Updates, Weaving
Guest Post by D’Anne Craft and Deedee Woodbury It is very exciting that the Guild is being found via our website. Fashion Design students from the Art Institute are learning more about how textiles are made at the Guild House. One student remarked that their...
by Web Weaver | Dec 1, 2013 | Blog, CHH, CHHit CHHat, Members, Newsletter, Weavehouston Updates
The December, 2013 CHHit CHHat is now available on the Member website. It includes a reminder about the upcoming holiday celebration on December 8. I love the Rosemary Malbin swatch that it features! Look for it in your email box or check it out online.
by Web Weaver | Nov 25, 2013 | Blog, Guest Post, Weavehouston Updates, Weaving
Guest Post by Tracy Kaestner: $90 – $250 @ yard for Handwoven Cotton Fabric! Really, it’s true! There is a trend right now that many weavers don’t know about – baby wraps. Wraps are long pieces of fabric – 3 – 6 yards long depending on how you want to wrap your...
by Web Weaver | Nov 23, 2013 | Blog, Events, Weavehouston Updates
Great slideshows of the recent juried HAFA Gallery Show “Art for Art’s Sake” on the Houston Area Fiber Artists website! CHH Member Scharine Kirchoff is among the entries. Her included artwork, “Rage in the Wind”, is comprised of handwoven...
