Mandarin

In the short time I have, I'm learning to weave, and watching the weavers. I could spend days just picking colours, it's all a great pleasure. I have to put the brakes on a bit, my head runs away with many plans of things to make – it's such slow work –and there is so little time. 


There is a sea of yellow and orange yarn on the tables for the John Olsen work on the loom, it's almost finished. I'll miss all that colour.

Stripes

I am one month into my residency at the Australian Tapestry Workshop.  I'm loving the stripes in the sample drawers. 

Captain Robbo

My new tapestry bag by Captain Robbo AKA Katy Robinson. I love this thing for many reasons. Twisty blue ropes. Stitches. Cloudy skies. A spot of fishing. A handy backpack, a revelation after years of loathing them and their ugly sporty designs in new age fabrics with velcro, zips and toggles.
And, even better, a friend made it. Will she be making more? I don't know, but I think she should. They are very good.