It is those times that we need creative space the most that there is no room. I understand that in a physical sense these days. Our house has been dealing with electrical upgrades, insulation, and new ceiling drywall. It has felt like ages since I've found the time and the space to do something besides home repairs. Today though, I finished two rugs to bring to next week's KWWS (Kitchener Waterloo Weavers' & Spinners') sale.

Weaver's and Spinner's Sale

After 5 years in the guild, this is the first time I've actually had anything in one of their bi-annual sales. This time, I put in four rugs, the largest of which, in the photo below, sold yesterday.

A new rug

going on the loom

and all finished, with fringes tied.

Rugmaking

The first of the wool weft and warp rugs to come off of the loom:

(these mocs, by the way, were made by my sister in law)

time

the late afternoon sun filtering through the windows of the front sun room yesterday made me wish that i had a chance every day at that time, not just now, when Eily is away. i'm so grateful to be finally warping the loom for a rug. the wool is a mix of blue and green hues, whatever i could find. there's not quite enough string for making the last heddles. but its a start nonetheless.

My last assignment for school, fittingly, involves a woven mat. I used fabric scraps that have significance, such as Oma's scarf, leftovers from clothes made by Mom when I was young, Senegalese batik from Esther, etc to tell the story of my ecological identity. I've seperated the fabric strips rather than blending them while weaving so that they can be recognized each time I step on the mat, which now sits at the threshold of our front door. A perfect fit.