Tag: silk

• So Excited About Silk!

  As I study other fiber artist’s work online, I have noticed how some of them use patterned sections in their scarves and I wondered how they got those effects.  Knowing they use silk and merino as I do, I realized they must be using printed silk.  I went online and found beautiful old sari’s for […]

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  November 25, 2016

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• Silks for Nuno Scarves

    My sister gave me a silk scarf the other day, which was delicate, sheer, and one of those treasures women cherish for their beauty. It is a gentle creamy white with small pink accents and grey and white filagrees printed on. To make it even more beautiful, there are little clear but reflective sequins […]

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  October 14, 2016

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• Finally . . . My First Felting Workshop in Oregon!

          Saturday, April 30th, 2016, I will be holding a scarf felting workshop in my home in Salem Oregon. The time will be from 9am to 3pm, and will include a half hour break, in which a light lunch will be served. Pictured are some examples of the types of scarves that […]

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  April 23, 2016

  Art : Drawing; Painting; Fiber; Etc.

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