Chenille on the Loom

Chenille loom 1
Originally uploaded by sapoague

I've got a small shop on Etsy. Nothing huge, a few skeins of handpainted yarn, a few scarfs, and a couple of books that I found at the local library book sale that are great finds and duplicates of books in my own weaving library.

I go along, I have a few sales every once in a while. Nothing huge. It's just fun to connect with the craft community and feel "out there" in the online world, as opposed to my day job at the local university.

Then, I got a couple of special orders right before Christmas, which is great! Chenille scarfs are my bread and butter, so to speak. I sell some at a great crafts gallery in Iowa City every year, and they keep me tuned in to the things I love about fiber. Color. Texture.

Here is the first of my special orders on the loom. I will be finishing the weaving today, and hopefully doing the rest of the finish work tomorrow. Weather permitting.