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I am the proud granddaughter of Hungarian and Slovakian Immigrants.
This blog is where I share some insights about my avocations of Horticulture and Handweaving.


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Thursday, November 8, 2018

WARM, THICK, SNUGGLY SCARVES

It looked like it snowed on the lawns and rooftops last night. 
It's only the second time we've had frost this fall portending more cold days are on the way. So it's exactly the right time for a warm, thick, snuggly scarf to keep you comfy. 


These scarves and cowls will be available for this year's Puget Sound Artists' Gift Show
 Nov 17th in Edmonds.  


THICK SOFT RAYON CHENILLE:


2 SCARVES with two different color wefts


2 SCARVES from this warp each slightly different colors of weft. 

a little plaid effect in this third one

double cowl in pinks and reds with fun fuzzy accents

single cowl in reds, pinks and fun soft accents

chenille scarf in reds

thick chenille scarf
in ombre teal, burgandy, blue, and grey with mauve weft

the mauve weft 

double cowl ombre warp
 in teal, burgandy, blue, and grey with teal weft


thick chenille in ombre black, blue, plum, and fuchsia  with navy weft 

3 chenille ombre scarves on same warp
with three different wefts- L to R: eggplant, black, and navy. 



Autumn chenille scarf

double cowl in Autumn chenilles





WARM WOOL SCARVES: 

Black Trillium 85/15 Merino/Silk 'Patina' sock yarn warp
with black Alpaca Silk Lace weft
Oh so lightweight, warm and yummy

Black Trillium 85/15 Merino/Silk 'Patina' sock yarn warp
with Teresa Ruch's handdyed 5/2 Tencel in 'Mink'
Double Cowl

Lorna Laces Shepard Sock in 'Watercolor' for warp with
Malabrigo sock in teal for weft.
thick soft superwash Merino wool for around your overcoat. 

Huckleberry Knits Gradient in superwash Merino/Nylon
with navy Tencel weft. 

Lorna Laces Shepard Sock in 'Watercolor' for warp with
Noro King gradient wool, silk, mohair weft.
Tie this around your upturned overcoat collar.

Huckleberry Willow BFL superwash sock yarn
with Lemongrass Tencel weft.

Frolicking Feet Seahawk color superwash Merino warp with
Navy tencel weft and fun sparkly yarns
double cowl

Frolicking Feet Seahawk color superwash Merino warp with
 Navy tencel weft
Huckleberry Knits BFL wool/nylon warp
with Adobe Tencel weft.
double cowl
Huckleberry Knits BFL superwash Wool sock yarn warp
with Navy Tencel weft 

Friday, November 11, 2016

SIZZLING COLORS TO WARM YOUR MOOD THIS WINTER

SIX SHADES OF REDS TO WARM YOU FOR THE COOL SEASONS

Fresh off the looms in silky Tencels and lush Chenilles, 
all accented with festive ribbons and spashes of colors. 

Choose from six subtle shades
of Autumn warms, Silky Scarlets, Fire Engine hots,
 Magenta Merlots, Cheerful Clarets, and Velvety Maroons 


DAYLIGHT COLORS

COLORS WITH FLASH

LUSH CHENILLE

sold


SIDE BY SIDE TENCEL SCARVES - both sold



Thursday, October 23, 2014

CURRENT SCARF INVENTORY

Next SALE is November 15th  ( 2014) at ART WORKS, 2nd and Dayton in EDMONDS 
PUGET SOUNDS ARTISTS GIFT SHOW --click to go to website


I will update this post as inventory changes. 10/24/2014--MORE PICTURES TO COME SOON!!

Be sure to click on a picture to enlarge it and give you a better idea of the texture and shine.
If you would like to see the scarves in person, just let me know.
I have been weaving all winter to build up my inventory for sales for now and for next fall. 
Custom orders are always available. I would love to compose a scarf for you that will match your coat or outfit. You can email me here to let me know of your interest.


PALINDROME WEAVING: 










CHENILLE SCARVES: --(More pictures coming in the next few days!! )










THREE CHENILLE SCARVES IN BLUE JEAN COLORS:
one each with a black, grey-blue or navy weft

top scarf sold
top scarf sold
             

                        









THREE SCARVES ON A BLUE, TEAL AND PURPLE WARP-
                      
side by side comparison
with purple weft-SOLD
                               
                                             


                 
with teal weft
with bright blue weft- SOLD
                             
                                                           





red, purple, black chenille



brown, camel, and teal chenille
olive, brown, red chenille

ivory over white mixed warp
natural over white mixed warp - SOLD
Autumn colors chenille scarves, see blog post about them here    
middle scarf bartered for plants!
SOLD via barter for plants!
                    


SPRING CHENILLE SCARVES for cool weather but feeling ready for spring color: 


the color of moss in the garden

pale green weft- SOLD

pale blue weft- SOLD



                                     












 TENCEL SCARVES:







TENCEL SCARF one sold at SWG sale,
another similar one coming

TENCEL scarf, one sold at SWG, another similar one coming soon.




mauve warp gold weft

silver and grey
                                       




mint green and natural
block twill

butter yellow and natural
block twill SOLD
                                             


pink and natural
block twill



red and mauve spot weave SOLD
                                       


Merino wool and tencel
Sold at SWG
I'm making more like this in other colors.