I started a sock for the Sock 'n Glove Ministry, while listening to the latest Contrarian, with founders Jen Rubin and Norm Eisen discussing the felon's current edicts. Reliable reporting coupled with making. A win.
Another day of excitement, Gary taking all kinds of trouble to get me a battery, so now we hope it's done. He wants to take it to the dealership to get them to tighten it in place better, so I'm good with that. Some technicality about the terminals.
And Textiles and Tea brought Molly Elkind, a former tapestry weaver now weaving in paper, after a shoulder injury stopped her tapestry work.
She uses 140lb water color paper, painted then sliced into strips then overpainted then rewoven. Definitely worth visiting her website.
I used to do paper weaving, with paintings and photographs, and taught a couple of community classes at the library to kids. They love paper weaving, worth it to try if you have grandchildren.
Even quite young children can manage it if you tape down the top of the strips to keep them still. I used my little paper shredder, which cuts strips with sawtooth edges, very handy for keeping the strips snugly together.
Happy day, everyone, get weavin'!
Some children 'get' paper weaving immediately, while others really struggle. Dexterity and fine motor control develop slower in some than others.
ReplyDeleteThat's true for practically any situation!
DeleteThe paper weaving is really lovely. I like that.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you'll try it!
DeleteHopefully the new battery will improve your car's reliability!
ReplyDeleteLet's hope. That's the only issue I've had with it.
DeleteI had my battery checked in the fall. They said it was good. I was ready to purchase a new one because a failing battery is no fun. Last failure cost me a service trip in addition to the battery in addition to the inconvenience.
ReplyDeleteYes, it gets expensive fast. And like me, you live where there aren't any real options to a car.
DeleteThe paper weaving is fascinating. It makes perfect sense to tape down the tops of some strips…for young children and Marie.
ReplyDeleteMolly says she uses a lot of tape, too.
DeletePaper weaving looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteIt is. It also uses up failed watercolors.
DeleteSocks are always good particularly when it's this cold - making them AND wearing them.
ReplyDeleteThe weavings are wonderful. You'd never know they were paper if you hadn't told us. Stay warm!
I'm glad to be doing socks again. It's been a while.
DeleteI'm wondering if you might try using the woven fabric strip approach to your landscapes?
I actually did do a landscape using weaving awhile ago but my strips were wider than these. Perhaps another one might be fun to try.
DeleteI am amazed by weaving. I cannot comprehend it. How do they do this?! It looks like Gary will be receiving a baked treat soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking about another chocolate cake.
DeleteI'm moving in next door - just sayin' :-)
DeleteChris from Boise
I've got two little guys coming here soon who will be spending the night as their mama and daddy both have to work. I doubt we'll be doing paper weaving but who knows?
ReplyDeleteI see Maggie as more of a candidate.
DeleteThe Contrarian is really off to a great start… they have been producing good material really fast so it’s hard to believe they just founded the site around last week! We really need them.
ReplyDeletebest… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
They're great.
DeletePaper weaving is fascinating. I watched a tutorial today called Kaleidoscope
ReplyDeleteweaving. I followed the directional weaving for three passes, but lost my grip on the forth.
I like the Contrarian also. I also like Meidas Touch. I have to take a break from the news often.
ReplyDeleteThat paper weaving is fantastic.
One day I would like to learn to weave things like rugs. My grandmother used to do that. She'd also crotchet entry way rugs out of old bread bags. They were awesome for leaving muddy boots on. Just rinse, dry, and put back down when dirty!
Meidas touch lost me when they plunged into giving false hopes, such as something would stop the inauguration etc. Daily Beans took their place for me.
DeleteCrocheting plastic is very hard on your hands, because the material jerks your fingers back at every stitch. She must have been strong.