Tuesday I had two, count them offers of rides, and took in the collection of molas to show. They were very much appreciated and I was glad I took them in. Also glad I'd studied the book that came with them because I got a lot of questions.
Great projects happening as you see
Convo was about molas, knitting festivals, road trips, family origins, crafts in schools, Christmas fairs, weird things kids say, snow, whistles against ICE, and more.
Then home in time to make a pot of tea and check in to Textiles and Tea with Eugene and Rose Vigil, seventh generation southwestern wool weavers. They use the fleece of the old Churro breed, spinning dyeing and weaving traditional designs into rugs and garments.
Here Eugene is picking plants for their yarn dyeing, with care for the continuing health of the plant and the rights of animals who feed on them.
Tuesday was full of good people and beautiful fibers.
Happy day everyone, did your day have the ingredients you like in the mix?
Your Tuesdays are always packed with interest, between the knitting group and Textiles and Tea. They've become one of my favorite days because of your reports. I so appreciate people with a long historic tradition, especially when it comes to using native plants wisely.
ReplyDeleteMy day had a lot of fun ingredients too - a great mix of activities with various friends, four-legged and two-legged. I'm also on a baking marathon, making twelve loaves of sourdough for a friend of mine (special request). My sourdough starter is thriving with all this activity! Chris from Boise
PS Has your snow melted?
I'm glad you like my Tuesdays! I was particularly pleased that they used the picture if gathering plants and made good points about caring for them. I didn't know you were a sourdough pro!
DeleteSome good work going on there ! That is the best way to finish off a sock, giving a comfortable wear.
ReplyDeleteInteresting weaving...and valuable traditions being handed on. I love that zigzag rug
I prefer toe up when I knit socks. I liked the respect the Vigils have for their surroundings and materials, and their designs.
DeleteI saw pictures of an outdoor nativity scene somewhere in Chicago where each of yhe figures had a black-clad masked ICE figurine standing behind... very thought provoking.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your days full of good people and beautiful fibers.
ReplyDeleteThat's a pretty good description!
DeleteThose red-and-white double knitted mittens are gorgeous, as are the woven items from T&T.
ReplyDeleteShe's a very skilled knitter, usually wearing what she makes.
DeleteYour Tuesdays are always filled with good things. And two ride offers! Weaving intimidates me, it seems o complex. My day must not have had anything worthy of remembering since I don't remember much of it!
ReplyDeleteI like my Tuesdays. And I think my group is determined to keep me going!
DeleteHow nice that you are getting offers of rides, and can then impart your knowledge to the group.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm impressed that I didn't have to ask.
DeleteBeautiful items by your group and by the people on the video!
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing the Vigils work and their respectful ecological practices.
ReplyDeleteWow! That cowl, those mittens, those weavings, wow, so much beauty. I'm curious as to what those plants are that Eugene is harvesting.
ReplyDeleteI broke my grandson's bowl that I had made him, it slipped out of my hand into the sink. I've just ordered at kintsugi repair kit and hope it turns out. He was pretty sanguine about it, just glue it together Nana.
Good boy, Jack! Show us the repair when it happens. Rose did name the plants, including sage, but I didn't catch on very well, some unfamiliar to me.
DeleteYes. The part about using and protecting the plants is the part I like best in that particular story.
ReplyDeleteI like that they're not tempted by modern faster, brighter, blingier ideas, too.
DeleteSounds like a pretty perfect day! It's always fun to read your report about knitting group and what the range of conversation was.
ReplyDeleteSeeing those looms reminded me of our neighbour when I was a kid. She had a big loom that looked like those and she often was working on rugs that were all over her home. Wish now I'd paid more attention and asked her to teach me.
That was an interesting neighbor, even if you didn't become a rug weaver. I like how our conversation ranges all over the place, and avoids handwringing about current affairs. It's our oasis.
DeleteI love that they preserve the plants when they pick from them.
ReplyDeleteI did too. Good stewards.
DeleteWhat a lovely day with great people and projects!
ReplyDeleteTuesdays are great
DeleteLook at those looms! I bet they're something to see in action.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to see video of Eugene and Rose at work
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