http://www.fibernut.com/blog/ more than 40 years a long time.]]> en-us 2009-08-20T05:20:35-05:00 http://www.fibernut.com/blog/archives/000533.html I am in love with this Hushabye collection. So is my daughter, Sarah, so keeping these blocks in the house is becoming a problem! I made up six blocks based on Rachel's Christmas Table Topper. Cut the nine patch in... quilting Charleen 2009-08-20T05:20:35-05:00 http://www.fibernut.com/blog/archives/000532.html The warp is just sitting there waiting for me but I'm having fun playing with this quilt block. After dipping my toes back into the quilting world I found I've collected a nice little collection of charm squares. Searching through... quilting Charleen 2009-08-11T14:36:21-05:00 http://www.fibernut.com/blog/archives/000531.html I've always wanted to try overshot but it was one of those things that was pushed to the back burner. Not anymore! The original idea was sparked by a runner at the Funny Farm. It was the Colonial Rose Runner... weaving Charleen 2009-08-07T06:33:22-05:00 http://www.fibernut.com/blog/archives/000529.html If you know any preschoolers you know the wig and glasses are from Yo Gabba Gabba. They were actually a present to my son from his MIL but what two-year-old doesn't think all presents, especially on his birthday, belong... knitting Charleen 2009-07-28T11:18:39-05:00 http://www.fibernut.com/blog/archives/000528.html I thought I'd lash on the cloth beam because my chains were a little uneven and I thought I could save some warp. I've tried it a few times and was not a fan, but, hey!, it's summer, I have... weaving Charleen 2009-07-23T20:27:29-05:00 http://www.fibernut.com/blog/archives/000527.html So I had these beautiful warps dyed up but I wasn't sure how I was going to warp since the bright fuschia and red/orange needed to be spread out over the width of the warp. So I thought I go... weaving Charleen 2009-07-22T12:15:15-05:00 http://www.fibernut.com/blog/archives/000525.html Every summer four of us (high school teachers) get together to sit by the pool, talk, eat, drink, and try to figure out how summer can stretch out just a few more weeks! And every summer as I pack up... dyeing Charleen 2009-07-18T20:33:50-05:00 http://www.fibernut.com/blog/archives/000523.html Not such a great photo but it's always fun to stretch out your latest weaving and admire! Here's the finished products. Since this warp took forever to weave off I'll refresh your memory! WEBS Eight-two, one of my favorites, it's... weaving Charleen 2009-05-10T20:43:06-05:00 http://www.fibernut.com/blog/archives/000522.html Spring Break started with a gorgeous double rainbow! (The second is to the right, it's not showing up very well in the compressed image) I didn't overplan this break, but I knew I wanted to weave a couple of... weaving Charleen 2009-04-19T21:33:36-05:00 http://www.fibernut.com/blog/archives/000521.html These finished sweater pics are a little on the yellow side but you can still see the results of the Refined Aran Jacket. I used a rolled hem for the sleeves, bottom, and pocket edges. I also grafted the ribbed... knitting Charleen 2009-03-23T17:24:02-05:00 http://www.fibernut.com/blog/archives/000519.html I've been recovering from surgery so the weaving was on hold for a bit. The last week or two I've been weaving for short periods, 20-30 minutes at at time. But that's okay because it gave me time to figure... weaving Charleen 2009-03-19T21:36:54-05:00 http://www.fibernut.com/blog/archives/000518.html Finally, after four tries, the buttonband has passed muster. Compare those sleek bands with these ruffled beauties! Last fall, when Marie and I visited after Rhinebeck, Claudia gave me some suggestions for taking the ripple out of the band. I... knitting Charleen 2009-03-07T19:46:00-05:00 http://www.fibernut.com/blog/archives/000517.html January just flew by but I finally got a warp on the loom and a few inches started on my log cabin towels. I wound two bouts, one of each color and warped F2B - something I hadn't done... weaving Charleen 2009-02-16T09:16:56-05:00 http://www.fibernut.com/blog/archives/000516.html No resolutions here but I am looking forward to a little more time for my textile pursuits. I'm cutting back a bit on my adjunct teaching and while I'm still teaching a full load at the high school one of... knitting Charleen 2009-01-04T22:43:08-05:00 http://www.fibernut.com/blog/archives/000515.html Charleen 2008-12-25T00:00:01-05:00