Weavecast

This episode we focus on the tales of everyday weavers. We interview Mary Black, who learned to weave in the late 1940s, and talk about her life and Temari, we preview lots of new things for weavers online, and finish up with the audio essay, “Many Voices; Light Work” a new idea for the future of WeaveCast. * Etsy WEAVE Team * Surface Design Association * Daryl Lancaster’s Blog * Weaving Spirit Blog * H2 Zoom * Convergence’s History * Virginia Harvey * Dr. Robert Forward * Space Tether Video * Temari balls Musical Guests * “So, Thanks” by Tom Smith * “Snowball Fight” by TVs Kyle * “Cost Cut Japan” by Reggae Far East

33: Interweavings

This episode we have the pleasure of chatting with Linda Ligon, the founder of Interweave Press, which publishes a host of magazines including Handwoven and Spin-Off, as well as many excellent books on weaving and the fiber arts. We pay tribute to Peter Collingwood. And Cally Booker shares her weaverly adventures in the end essay: “Fruit and Fiber.” * Peter Collingwood * Jason Collingwood * Linda Hendrickson * Interweave Press * T’Katch (Cally Booker’s Blog)

32: Confessions of a Double Weaver

This episode we catch up with Paul O’Connor, a weaver renowned for his double-weave textiles, I share the excitement of my new loom, and Laura Fry talks about overcoming weaving challenges. * Syne’s blog * Paul O’Connor’s Website * Kay Sekimachi * Yaacov Agam * A Twill of Your Choice (CD) * A Tale of Two Tie-ups and How They Grew (CD) Musical Guests * “Lost but not Forgotten” by Beeblebrox * “Air India” by Electrobuddha * “Start Again” by The Fabulous Hats

31: Complicated Weavers

This episode WeaveCast goes to the Complex Weavers Seminar, which followed right after Convergence, we interview the enormously talented Peter Collingwood, and I talk about my post-Conference struggles with an affliction that strikes down many a weaver: Loom Lust. * Craft Magazine #08, Weaving Special Issue * Handwoven Magazine * Living Crafts Magazine * Knitty.com Color-Gamp Article * Peter Collingwood * Harrisville Designs: rug loom * Jason Collingwood * Complex Weavers, Peter Collingwood DVD * Syne’s New Loom (#0411A) Musical Guest “Complex Tactics” by Ben Base

30: Converging Weavers

WeaveCast goes to Convergence 2008! Every two years the Handweaver’s Guild of America puts on Convergence, a weaving conference that draws weavers from around the world. We bring you an audio glimpse of the Convergence experience, hear from many different weavers, and talk to loom manufacturers about a subject near and dear to all weaver’s hearts: looms! * Handweaver’s Guild of America * Afghans for Afghans Flickr Pictures * Wanted Movie Review  * AVL Looms * Schacht Spindle Co. * Toika * Leclerc Looms * Glimakra * Fireside Fiberarts (interview on Episode 25) * Ashford * Louet Musical Guest Terri England with “Tones of the Tropics”   

29: Spinning for Weaving

This episode we interview Judith MacKenzie about spinning for weaving, get an update on the Afghans for Afghans shawl project, learn about a new weaving currency, and I describe my own forays into weaving with my handspun. * Flickr Site of Shawls woven by WeaveCast listeners * Afghans for Afghans: Rectangle Shawl Project * A New Yarn (Seattle’s non-profit yarn shop) * Weaving Coin by Ken Young (email him) * Palette generator * Arachne Guild * Cherri Hankins’s how-to videos on YouTube * Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning by Judith MacKenzie McCuin * The Intentional Spinner: A Holistic Approach to Making Yarn by Judith MacKenzie McCuin * Chasing Rainbows Musical Guests * Etrangers “Mind Spin” * Clare Downing “Spinning Wheel” * Jon Caspi “Spin – a song for children…of all ages”

28: Designing Multishaft Drafts

This episode we welcome the innovative and talented Bonnie Inouye, a weaver who weaves on multishaft looms to create rich and organic textiles. We review her book Exploring Multishaft Design. Our audio essay this episode is from John Sandstrom, “A evening with Penelope.” We also get a report from a very special weaver. * Bonnie Inouye’s website * Exploring Multishaft Design by Bonnie Inouye * Afghans for Afghans Rectangle Shawl Project * Pictures of woven shawls on Flickr * WeaveZine * Complex Weavers * John Sandstrom’s Blog * Fibernet Musical Guest “Better than Shaft” by DJ Black Acid

27: Singing and Weaving

Nadine Sanders, “The Singing Weaver,” tells us about the Theo Moorman technique, warping on a shoestring, and yes, she sings!. Ann Rubin of Afghans for Afghans invites weavers to help weave shawls for new mothers in Kabul. Ann Hills celebrates the weaving traditions of Pennsylvania in song. * Nadine Sanders “The Singing Weaver” * Warping on a Shoestring * Afghans for Afghans: Rectangular Shawl Project * WeaveCast CafePress Store * Laura Fry’s T-Shirt Designs * Small Steps Shopping Bags * Marni Harang’s Charity Ride Blog * West-Australian 2008 Scarf Exchange Musical Guests * “The Snitch Knot” by Nadine Sanders * “Silken Dreams” and “Sound of the Loom” by Anne Hills * “Afghan Sands” by Incidental Fusion