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I have never been so happy to mail a check. Ok, that is a bit of an exaggeration, but I had a smile on my face when I dropped it in the box.
Not long after I learned how to inkle weave I ran across this picture.
Anne Dixon inkle woven bands. The Braid Society
The orange and white band stumped my limited knowledge of inkle design, as did the others actually, but that orange one… How was that done?! I did a little internet slouthing and found it was woven by the gifted weaver Anne Dixon. So, I emailed Ms. Dixon – and she replied with a great email outlining the process. I was ecstatic. But the funny thing is, I had no idea she was the Anne Dixon, author of “The Handweaver’s Pattern Directory: Over 600 Weaves for 4-Shaft Looms”. And now the author of the soon to be released “The Weaver’s Inkle Pattern Directory: 400 Warp-Faced Weaves”. Woohoo, I’ve already preordered mine!
So where did I send the check? To the Western North Carolina Fibers/Handweavers Guild to become a member of the guild and to attend an Anne Dixon inkle 3-day workshop in July in beautiful Hendersonville, NC! I met a lovely bunch of ladies from the guild last weekend and I am so glad to join their group.
Is it July yet? This is going to be an amazing birthday present to me and if all works out we will be able to make it a family trip. Does it get any better than that? Yeah, I don’t think so either.
warp, weave, be happy!
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Wonderful job i hope you keep it up Don’t quit and make money while your at it ! congrats on your talents. QPDOLL
hope to see more soon
Thanks for the kind words Qpdoll. I have found a true passion in inkle weaving, so you will definitely see more. Every week there will be something new!
Oooh! I’m going to have to get that book, too.
I can’t WAIT for mine to arrive.
I will check in here from now on for inspiration (since I am VERY new to that kind of weaving). I own the first book by Anne, and the inkle loom one definitely sounds tempting. Thanks for the tip!
Looking forward to seeing your first piece (that you are willing to share). FYI: I’ll be posting a fun tutorial tomorrow.
Thanks for letting me know – I will have a look!
Hi Jen!! it’s Cat. Love the blog. And am soooooooooo jealous you’re going to Hendersonville. NC is so pretty. I may have to get an inkle loom in the future if I keep reading your blog.
Hi Cat. You need an inkle loom even if you don’t keep reading my blog (which I hope you do!). Everyone does! 🙂
Wow! I wonder what fun stuff you’ll do in her class! I’ve pre-ordered the book, too.
Have fun!
I know! I can’t wait to see what she is going to teach us. And that book… 400 Patterns, oh my.