Friday, May 6, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
New Gourd & Fiber Book
Gourd & Fiber book - $19.95
http://catalog.countryseat.com/GourdsandFiber-bysummitandwidess.aspx
SOFTCOVER -
Jim Widess and Ginger Summit
Two of the world's leading experts combine gourd decorating and fiber arts for a fresh, up-to-date take on a centuries-old craft. Ginger Summit and Jim Widess will inspire gourd aficionados with a wide range of techniques, from coiling and plaiting to stitching and lacing, knotting and looping, random weave and more.
Thirty fabulous projects use pine needles, silk cord, leather, and beads.
144 pages
http://catalog.countryseat.com/GourdsandFiber-bysummitandwidess.aspx
SOFTCOVER -
Jim Widess and Ginger Summit
Two of the world's leading experts combine gourd decorating and fiber arts for a fresh, up-to-date take on a centuries-old craft. Ginger Summit and Jim Widess will inspire gourd aficionados with a wide range of techniques, from coiling and plaiting to stitching and lacing, knotting and looping, random weave and more.
Thirty fabulous projects use pine needles, silk cord, leather, and beads.
144 pages
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Chase Weave
Q: The pattern calls for the "weave and chase" method. Could someone explain this to me in simple terms?
A: Chase weave is weaving with two pieces so that one "chases" the other. This allows you to do a continuous weave without having to split a spoke. The weavers are traditionally the same size.
Taper each piece for about 6 inches. Start weaving with one piece on one of the long sides of the base. Stop when you get to the opposite side. Now start weaving with the other piece until you catch up with piece #1. You'll soon find what works best for you - weaving until you catch up to the other piece, keeping the pieces close together and weaving over a couple of spokes with each piece, or keeping the ends on opposite sides of the basket.
When you run out, it's ended the same way as a start/stop weaving. Overlap the ends of the old weaver and new weaver for 4 spokes, hiding both ends behind a spoke.
When you reach the top of the basket, taper each end again for about 6 inches and stop them about where you started. Now weave a rim row and use this to tuck your stakes over.
A: Chase weave is weaving with two pieces so that one "chases" the other. This allows you to do a continuous weave without having to split a spoke. The weavers are traditionally the same size.
Taper each piece for about 6 inches. Start weaving with one piece on one of the long sides of the base. Stop when you get to the opposite side. Now start weaving with the other piece until you catch up with piece #1. You'll soon find what works best for you - weaving until you catch up to the other piece, keeping the pieces close together and weaving over a couple of spokes with each piece, or keeping the ends on opposite sides of the basket.
When you run out, it's ended the same way as a start/stop weaving. Overlap the ends of the old weaver and new weaver for 4 spokes, hiding both ends behind a spoke.
When you reach the top of the basket, taper each end again for about 6 inches and stop them about where you started. Now weave a rim row and use this to tuck your stakes over.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Weaving on Gourds Book
NEW BOOK - It's HERE! Weaving on Gourds by Marianne Barnes $19.99
Combine basket weaving & gourd art. 200 color images & step- by-step directions, five projects are presented for both the beginner & advanced weaver: Twine & Triple Twine Gourd, Twill Woven Gourd, a Gourd Basket with Four Rod Wale. Chapters cover preparing the gourd, weaving techniques, strengthening the rim & adding embellishments to your finished gourd. Six contributing artists provide tips & a gallery of completed works offers inspiration for creating your own designs. 112 pages Soft Cover
- Includes the Random Gourd Rim pattern by Angie Wagner
Combine basket weaving & gourd art. 200 color images & step- by-step directions, five projects are presented for both the beginner & advanced weaver: Twine & Triple Twine Gourd, Twill Woven Gourd, a Gourd Basket with Four Rod Wale. Chapters cover preparing the gourd, weaving techniques, strengthening the rim & adding embellishments to your finished gourd. Six contributing artists provide tips & a gallery of completed works offers inspiration for creating your own designs. 112 pages Soft Cover
- Includes the Random Gourd Rim pattern by Angie Wagner
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Winter Hours
The heat hasn't left Kempton yet but our winter hours begin with the 1st of October.
Monday noon - 5pm
Tues - Fri 9 - 5
Sat 9 - 1
Monday noon - 5pm
Tues - Fri 9 - 5
Sat 9 - 1
Thursday, September 2, 2010
How does changing the handle size affect the stakes?
Q: How do I know how long the stakes should be if the pattern calls for one size "D" handle but I want to use a different size?
A: Keep this rule in mind: the length of your stake is determined by adding the width of the base plus 2 times the height desired plus an extra 6" (for tucking the stakes).
If you are using a larger handle than in the pattern, make sure you add extra stakes both horizontally and vertically (otherwise your stakes will be too far apart and you will be left with a weak base and basket).
A: Keep this rule in mind: the length of your stake is determined by adding the width of the base plus 2 times the height desired plus an extra 6" (for tucking the stakes).
If you are using a larger handle than in the pattern, make sure you add extra stakes both horizontally and vertically (otherwise your stakes will be too far apart and you will be left with a weak base and basket).
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Special Reed Sale:
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~ Help us CELEBRATE! ~
Special Reed Sale:
In honor of our 35th anniversary (1975 - 2010) we are offering a 20% discount on 35 pounds of mixed sizes of reed. The reed must be of ONE type (ex: 35 coils, any size of flat reed, or flat oval reed, or round reed). Please note: This price for MIXED coils will NOT show up in your shopping cart but will be applied at invoicing and reflected on your shipping confirmation email.
The mixed 35 pound discount will last until December 30th. (If you are ordering 35 pounds of the SAME size, this is the usual discount and the discount WILL show in the online catalog.)
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~ Help us CELEBRATE! ~
Special Reed Sale:
In honor of our 35th anniversary (1975 - 2010) we are offering a 20% discount on 35 pounds of mixed sizes of reed. The reed must be of ONE type (ex: 35 coils, any size of flat reed, or flat oval reed, or round reed). Please note: This price for MIXED coils will NOT show up in your shopping cart but will be applied at invoicing and reflected on your shipping confirmation email.
The mixed 35 pound discount will last until December 30th. (If you are ordering 35 pounds of the SAME size, this is the usual discount and the discount WILL show in the online catalog.)
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