Weavecast

This episode we tackle one of my favorite weaving structures: Doubleweave. We talk to talented weaver, Jennifer Moore, about her career specializing in doubleweave pick-up. I describe weaving double-width woolen fabric for a vest. In keeping with a double-themed show, we have a second interview: Miranda Hofmann, managing partner of Lakeside Fibers, a weaving supplies shop in Madison, Wisconsin talks about her store and weaving groups in Wisconsin.

Finally, we end things up with “Double-Decker Weaving” an audio essay about how building a deck can improve your weaving.

* Jennifer Moore’s Website

* Lakeside Fibers in Madison, WI

* WeaveRing

Musical Guests

* Moonlight Shimmers, by Technetium from their album String Theory

* Detective Double Bass, by Last Future

* Double Wide by Beth Thornley from her album My Glass Eye

Come with me to Black Sheep Gathering, a fiber festival held every year in Eugene, Oregon. In this “reality podcast” we’ll take you behind the scenes: experience (second-hand) the overwhelming cast of vendors and their tempting wares, ogle adorable lambs and cashmere goats, take interesting classes, camp and spin with fun people, and best of all: chat with weaving veteran Russell Groff. He regals us with stories from his fifty-seven years as a weaver and as a partner in Robin and Russ Handweaving, a weaving store (mecca!) in McMinnville, Oregon for many years.

(photo courtesy of Tina Thomsen-Park of Marietta Shetlands)

 

* Black Sheep Gathering

* Spindles and Flyers (San Francisco Spinning Guild)

* Owen Rose Garden

Musical Guests

* Murder the Stout

We discuss small portable looms just in time for summer travel: inkle looms with Robyn Spady and a review of the new Ashford Knitter’s loom. And, in these dog days of summer, the audio essay “Dog Warps.”

* Ashford Knitter’s Loom

* Robyn Spady

* Jacquetta Nisbet

* Jacquetta Nisbet’s Supplementary Warp Video

Musical Guests

* “Advice,” Smallfish Adventures, Catch This

* “Tiny Beauty,” PinkNRuby

* “Who Cut the Warp Off?” Dave, Chub Creek Podcast

Discuss tapestries and symbolism with Mary Zicafoose, whose powerful, graphical tapestries have been displayed all over the world, hear an audio essay about warping a Navajo loom from talented Texas weaver Marni Harang, and finally, contemplate handweaving community.

* Mary Zicafoose –Textile Artist, Ikat and Slit Tapestry Weaver

* Olympia Weavers Guild

* Seattle Weavers’ Guild

* Red Tent Bellydance (Airmid’s dance troupe)

Musical Guests

* “Wake the Dragon,” Dragon Ritual Drummers

* “Brrds and Bugs,” Lunar Drive, Here at Black Mesa

* “You Gotta Know Who You’re Friends Are,” Blue Number Nine, On a Shoestring

* “Along the Navajo Trail,” Straw Into Gold, Many Moons

Learn about the challenges and rewards of weaving with wire and strips of metal. Our guest is Arlene Fisch, a prominent jeweler who applies textile processes to metals with spectacular results. I’ll describe a swatch I made by weaving wire, and we’ll tie things up with an audio essay about forging on in the face of adversity.

* Christa Giles

* Arlene Fisch’s gallery on Mobilia

* Hollywood Fancy Feather Co.

* Textile Techniques in Metal, by Arlene Fisch

* Crocheted Wire Jewelry, by Arlene Fisch

* Smithsonian Interview with Arlene Fisch

* HGA Certificate of Excellence

The April Fool’s episode. I introduce the virtual WeaveCast guild, discuss a painted-warp sample swatch, interview talented fiber artist Mollie Freeman, play the soon to be classic hit “Painted Warp” as performed by Dave of Chub Creek, describe a shearing gone hilariously awry, and air a Canadian folk song performed by the group Straw Into Gold, founded by Nandine Saunders, The Singing Weaver. All the great weaving content you crave, with just a touch of whimsey…

* Nadine Saunders

* Laura Fry

* Yarn Barn

* Warp Painting Video

* Sara Lamb

Musical guests

* “Painted Warp” by Dave of Chub Creek

* “The Weaver” from the Straw into Gold album

This special episode of WeaveCast is for knitters and other prospective weavers who’d like to know more about the craft. Included are the top ten reasons knitters should try weaving, an audio loom tour, information about the different types of looms, and pointers to resources that can help you get weaving.

* Chub Creek Podcast

* Knitter’s Loom

* Carol Leigh Triangle Looms

* Hazel Rose Triangle Looms

* Triangle Loom Instructions

* Weaving Yahoo Group

* WeaveTech Yahoo Group

* WeavingSalesAds Yahoo Group

* Spinner’s and Weaver’s Housecleaning Pages

* Handweaver’s Guild of America

This month we talk about the joys and practice of teaching others to weave. Joining us is Judith Mackenzie, an amazing weaver and educator. I describe a swatch using many different types of yarn in the warp, share a cautionary tale for pregnant weavers, and relate a heart-warming story of my own experiences in teaching weaving.

* Judith Mackenzie’s Web Site

* Judith’s Video (From Victorian Video/Yarn Barn)

* Madrona Fiber Arts Winter Retreat

* WIF for Kai’s Blankie (ie: swatch of the day)

* Free WIF reader

* What the heck is a WIF (Weaving Information File)? 

In this, the first episode of Weavecast, we meet the host of WeaveCast, Syne Mitchell, discuss why the world needs a weaving podcast, decribe the format and content of future episodes, and address a concern of weavers everywhere: Fear of Warping.

* Syne Mitchell’s Science-Fiction Writing

* Spinner’s and Weaver’s Housecleaning Pages

* Debbie Chandler’s Warping Video

* Chenille Scarf Pattern: Handwoven Magazine, Sept/Oct 1998, page: 38

* Peggy Osterkamp’s Weaving and Warping Books