Weavin'
Place was created as a result of my life long fascination with textiles
and their creation. This fascination ignited a flame which continued
to burn over the years, although reduced at times to a flicker, when
family and work obligations dominated my days. Space constraints,
events associated with everyday life, and a bout with cancer,directed
my attention elsewhere. I managed to fan the flame with books, magazines,
and articles devoted to weaving, color, design, pattern, and structure.
The flame endured!!
Now,
the kids have families of their own. I have space (albeit, not enough)
and have devoted time to learn to weave and refine my craft. The genesis
of my "New Age" has begun!
From
my home studio in Folsom, Louisiana, I spend time experimenting with
color and pattern to develop items of wearable art as well as textiles
for home use. The finest fibers available are utilized in the creation
of each article to ensure long life and durability.
Current
design offerings are showcased within the Wearable
Arts and Home
Textiles
galleries.
For
the homeweaver- "Reddi"- to weave kits are available. Kits
include clearly written instructions and sufficient materials to complete
the project. A little extra (lagniappe) material is included to allow
for some modifications if you want to experiment a little.
Reddi
inspects every aspect of the studio- look for his stamp of approval.
It's your guarantee of satisfaction.
My
small studio holds several looms which are always warped with one
project or another. Each item is crafted entirely by me from warp
to finishing. I take pride in my work and extend great care so you
can be sure that items bearing the Weavin' Place tag are the best
they can be.
To
a great extent weaving and spinning are solitary endeavors. Happily,
however, my experience demonstrates that weavers and spinners are warm,
caring, expressive folks with strong stewardship responsibilities for
these ancient crafts and freely share information and mentor others.
I have been the fortunate recipient of invaluable encouragement coupled
with practical advice from Karen Parker from Stones Throw, custom weavers
in Woodstock, New York and Jane Overman from Jane's
Fiber and Beads in Greeneville, Tennessee. I am grateful
to each of them.
Additionally,
several years ago I joined the New Orleans Weavers & Spinners
Guild. A wonderful group of supportive women took me under their wing
and encouraged my weaving endeavors, guiding my entrance into the
world of spinning. While admittedly, weaving is my first love, I enjoy
the meditative relaxation associated with spinning and the camaraderie
which has developed with this special group of fiber friends. I genuinely
look forward to the monthly "spin-in" at Yvonne's house
with the Merry Spinners, who have embraced me warmly, and gently guided
me through each new spinning experience.
It
is with sincere gratitude that I thank each of these fiber friends,
for I know that in great measure my growth and fulfillment as a fiber
artist is due to them.