Category: What’s New

Ready For Wool?

Too soon to think about cold winter mornings?

Change is definitely in the air – but since tomorrow’s forecast is for temperatures in the upper 70’s and low 80’s, I’m not expecting a mad rush for my handspun hand-knit hats.

However, –  since people are already starting to choose colors,  I plan to bring more of a selection along with me to Farmer’s Market  tomorrow.

Also new for the booth – a bulky-weight merino/cashmere handspun yarn.
And, – in response to requests for “narrow”- some recent weaving experiments.  Including a few with hems instead of fringe.
(if I have time to “do” photos, I’ll add something here)

I have more to say about the controversy surrounding this issue of hems vs. fringe. (Hey! – this is important – when’s the last time you tried to untangle a snarly mess at the ends of your scarf,  tie,  blanket or shawl?)

But for now I’ll just say – I’m taking a closer look at what it is I usually do, when, and why;  asking myself whether doing something different is both possible and worthwhile;  and wondering how that difference might alter the usefulness (and perception) of a particular thing.

Like I said – change is in the air.
Don’t you just love August in Vermont?

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New In The Booth This Week

With a delightfully clear forecast for Saturday, and my crew available to help set up and tear down the booth, I can confidently say:  I’m planning to be at market this week.

And in response to comments and suggestions from customers – these three new pieces will be on display:

Photo of cotton and rayon shawl, handwoven by Joanne littlershawl
Black Cotton and Rayon Shawl, 74"x18"
Photo of Merino Wool and Mohair Shawl Handwoven by Joanne Littler
Multi-color Shawl, Merino Wool and Mohair, 71"x18"
Photo of narrow handwoven scarf, with handstitched hems.
Handwoven Cotton and Rayon Scarf, Approximately 64" x 2"

The input I get from people visiting my booth is an incredibly valuable resource  – and often exactly the gentle nudge I need to act on an idea, or work through a plan that hasn’t yet made it to the top of my ‘to do’ list.

When someone asks about what they don’t see – “Do you have this is in black?” or “Can you make one without fringe?” or “Are there any of these with more than one color?” – I can answer with a simple “no” – or, I can consider the possibility – take the opportunity to hear more about they have in mind – expand my plan – and include their ideas in what I choose to work on.

It can’t always be ‘next’ – and it may be beyond the scope of my personal syllabus.  But when a comment or question lines up with something I’ve been wondering about, or thinking about, or trying to decide whether or not to ‘do’ –  that’s when thoughts turn into things.

So a great big thank-you to those of you who take the time to share your ideas!
I hope to see you this week.

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