brhs logo

2008

blue ridge handweaving show

Supported by the

Western North Carolina
Fibers/Handweavers Guild, Inc.

Catalog

Artists listed in alphabetical order with entry information

Name
Amateur/Professional
Location
Category and TitlePrice or NFSDescription
Ramona Abernathy-Paine
Professional,Tallahassee, FL
Wearable - Red Shouldered Hawk$300Gray, white & red poncho, 4-S Overshot, traditional draft,Linen warp & ground weft, wool/silk pattern weft
Wearable - Water III$600Blue silk shawlBombyx silk, 8-S Network twill, original draft
Diane Ammar
Amateur, Christchurch, New Zealand
Decorative Non-Functional - Last Rays of Summer$1,200Monarch butterfly tapestry weaving - Artist’s own "all edges"selvedged technique, cotton warp; cotton & silk weft, 19 epi
Debbie Barrett-Jones
Amateur, Kansas City, MO
Decorative Non-Functional - Warmth$455Warp-dyed sheer twill hanging panel,Tencel, 16-S Twill
Accessories - Shades of Turquoise Covering$245Turquoise shawl/coveringHand-dyed percentage dying, Tencel, 16-S Twill
Joan Berner
Amateur,Hendersonville, NC
Accessories - Lily PadsNFSBlue/green scarf, Drop spindle spun, hand-dyed Wool/silk6-S Plain weave w/ warp & weft floats
Wearable - Caribbean IslandsNFSBlue jacket, Hand-dyed, handspun weft Wool/silk, 8-S Boulevard weave 
Betty Blackerby
Professional, Hendersonville, NC
Decorative Functional - RugNFSBathroom rug, Rep weave, Cotton, 4-S 
Helen Bobisud
Professional, Moscow, ID
Accessories - SultanNFSDeep rose & gold silk scarf, 30/2 SilkWeaving on computer assisted Dobby loom, 24-S Fancy twill, original pattern
Accessories - Field of IrisNFSPurple w/ green stripes silk scarf, 30/2 SilkWeaving - computer assisted Dobby loom, 24-S Fancy twill, original pattern
Sarah K. Boehm
Amateur, Brentwood, TN
Decorative Non-Functional - CorrugatedNFSWoven corrugated roll made of linen, wire & fishing line,4-S Rep weave
Decorative Non-Functional - Fashion PencilsNFSSix woven cotton pencils in package, Cotton yarnDouble weave w/ supplemental warp
Metal & plastic package, 5-S (inc. supplemental warp) on 8-S loom
Ann Booth
Professional, York, PA
Decorative Functional - Magic Carpet$2,400Tapestry prayer rug, Wool approx. 90% hand dyed; linen warp,2-S, Weft-faced, 8 epi
Barbara Burns
Amateur, Chestnut Ridge, NY
Decorative Non-Functional - Woman with Red Turban$1,900Tapestry, High warp tapestry, Wool, cotton, Plain weave, discontinuous weft 
Betty Carlson
Professional, Candler, NC
Decorative Non-Functional - Kakejiku (Scroll)NFSSaffron/magenta woven scroll, Woven w/ painted image,Rayon w/ image (vat-dye discharge),
16-S Oelsner #379 w/ advancing twill variations
Collaboration: Painted image by Bob Martin
Decorative Functional - Log Cabin Table RunnerNFSCotton blue/lilac runner, 12-S Log Cabin 
Margaret Carpenter
Amateur. Florence, SC
Decorative Non-Functional - Crackling RedNFSArt piece, all yarns hand-dyed, 60/2 silk (warp);silk organzine (weft), 4-S Crackle
Margriet M. Carrico
Amateur, Hamburg, NJ
Wearable - Sunset ShadowsNFSRag woven jacket, 1/2" rags laid in in order of printCotton fabric and 10/2 cotton, 8-S Shadow weave
Wearable - Chanel RevisitedNFSChanel style suit, surface interest, Cotton, wool & rayon, 8-S 
Sherri W. Coffey
Professional, Aledo, TX
Decorative Non-Functional - Floating in a Deep Dark Sea$850Weft-faced ikat inspired by the painter Rothko,Wool weft on wool warp (hand-dyed), 4-S weft-faced plain weave
Decorative Non-Functional - Sine Wave$1,100Wool tapestry in gradations of blues on black backgroundWool weft on wool warp (hand-dyed), 4-S Plain weave tapestry
Nancy Crabtree
Amateur, Hendersonville, NC
Decorative Non-Functional - Undulations$250Rust/purple swag wall hanging (connected triptych), 4-S Undulating twillLeft panel: tromp as writ; Right: reverse; Center: twill
Rayon warp (rust); cotton weft (purple)
Accessories - Barely There$100Beige textured scarf, cotton warp/weft;Added cut pieces of drinking straws to harness 1 & 4 to twist yarns
part of warp replaced w/ rayon ribbon; 4-S bead leno
Alice C. Craig
Professional, Seneca, SC
Wearable - Town TaupeNFSAsymmetrical black & taupe jacket w/ Basic tailoringMohair, rayon & rayon ribbon, 4-S Pebble weave
Wearable - Fuchsia FixNFSFuchsia & pink jacket w/ contrasting V-neck placket & cuffs w/ Basic tailoringMohair, rayon, rayon chenille, wool/nylon & metallic, Twill weave
Inge Dam
Professional, Schomberg, ON, Canada
Accessories - One Color, Two Color, Three Color, FourNFSDouble-faced tablet-woven bag w/ macramé bead handleRegular double-faced tablet weaving, 10/2 mercerized cotton
Wearable - Kindergarten ArtworkNFSKnee-length jacket - 20/2 Silk, dyed; 10/s mercerized cotton32-S Fancy twill & double-faced tablet weaving, simultaneously
Josephine R L Earl
Amateur, Spartanburg, SC
Yardage - Olive Green Yardage for JacketNFSFancy twill based on www.Handweaving.net #13915 revised by me50-50 Silk & cashmere, 8-S Fancy twill
Decorative Functional - Napkins & Table RunnerNFSBlue, green & purple stripes & checks, twill & plain weave8/2 Dragons Tale cotton - 4-S Twill & plain weave
Lois R. Erbland
Amateur, Clyde, NC
Accessories - Reflected Purple #2$150Shawl, 16-S Felted and deflected double weave, cotton & wool, 
Vicki Essig
Professional, Asheville, NC
Decorative Non-Functional - Untitled I$485Framed - silk, horsehair, object - 4-S Plain weave 
Decorative Non-Functional - Untitled II$485Framed silk object - 4-S Plain weave 
Sarah L Fortin
Professional, Mason, NH
Yardage - Sweetgrass$4,2003-Dimensional yardage, double weave, loom controlled gathering2/20 Cotton - 4-S, 2 Beams, double weave
Accessories - Violet Ruffles$350Green & violet ruffled scarf - Double woven, loom controlled ruffles2/20 cotton - 4-S Double weave, individual ruffles
Pat Foster
Amateur, Malvern, Worcs, UK
Accessories - Space Dyed Scarf I$100Peach wool scarf, space dyed plaited warp, disperse printed25/2 Wool, 4-S Tabby
Accessories - Space Dyed Scarf II$100Space dyed cream scarf w/ twisted warp, 10/1 Silk noil, 4-S Tabby 
Bud Frohn
Amateur, Huntington Beach, CA
Accessories - MeanderNFSWhite silk scarf - blended draft20/2 Spun & 8/2 reeled silk - 8-S Overshot
Decorative Functional - Summer GloryNFSWhite table runner - Shaft switching20/2 Bleached cotton - 8-S Bronson Lace
Anna K. Goransson
Amateur, Providence, RI
Decorative Non-Functional - GrowingNFSHanging: white & blue, hand felted & dyed wool weftLinen warp, 4-S Plain weave
Joan Griffin
Professional, Charlottesville, VA
Decorative Non-Functional - Fields of Blue$350Mixed media Tapestry - wool/wire, beads, metal plate 
Decorative Non-Functional - Road to the Interior$350Mixed media Tapestry, original print on organzaWool/metallic yarn, printed organza, 2-S Tapestry
Katie Groff
Professional, Bakersville, NC
Wearable - Babette$3,000Handspun Alpaca & copper wire Vest w/ beading & stitchingBombyx silk (lining), glass beads - 4-S Tabby
Wearable - Prudence$3,400Long vest, sewing, spinning, dyeing, beadingWool, copper wire, glass beads, Dupioni silk - 4-S Tabby
Georgia R. Hadley
Amateur, So. Amherst, MA
Decorative Non-Functional - Dukagang INFSWall hanging or table piece, linen & floss4-S Plain weave & embroidery
Decorative Non-Functional - Dukagang IINFSWall hanging or table piece, linen and floss4-S Plain weave & embroidery
Mikkel R. Hansen
Amateur, Black Mountain, NC
Decorative Non-Functional - Window of HopeNFSWall hanging 4-S Plain weave - lace - mixed yarns 
Doris P. Holland
Amateur, Baton Rouge, LA
Wearable - African Strip JacketNFSRust African Strip Jacket , dyeing & sewingCotton & hand-dyed silk, 4-S Plain weave with inlay
Neal Howard
Professional, Cullowhee, NC
Yardage - Silk YardageNFSSilk yardage w/ painted, space-dyed warp in blue & greenSurface design: discharge, over-dyeing, stenciling,
shibori, 8-S Plain weave
Warp: 20/2 tussah & 20/2 spun silk; weft: silk, rayon & merino
Wearable - Plaza Jacket ProvençalNFSDyeing, discharging, painting, sewing - Silk & rayonPlain w/ 8-S ext. point twill threading for woven shibori pattern
Bonnie Inouye
Professional, Hyattsville, MD
Wearable - String Theory 2$600Shawl - purples & cream w/ dyed warp, raw silk warp,Cotton & rayon weft, 24-S Turned summer & winter original draft
Wearable - Evening Beach$680Shawl - purple, red & sand color - original draft50% Tencel, 50% cotton, 24-S Echoweave/Interleaved threading
Lynn C. Jablonski
Professional, Greely. CO
Decorative Non-Functional - Veiled$950Color abstract eccentric weft Tapestry, Cotton, silk, dyed, 2-S 
Decorative Non-Functional - Freezes, Fissures, SplitsNFSMonochromatic abstract eccentric weft Tapestry, cotton, silk, dyed, 2-S 
Leslie Johnson
Professional, Eaton Rapids, MI
Accessories - Blue Corn Flower Bag$125Blue & white rag bag w/ ribbon embroidery, sewingCotton, 2-S Plain weave
Decorative Functional - Lacy Runner$55White runner w/ blue stripes & lace spots; Spot Bronson LaceCotton, Plain weave
Bobbie Kelsten
Professional, Asheville, NC
Decorative Functional - Prayer Shawl$450Jewish prayer shawl w/ twill weave & overshot stripesWool, silk, metallics - 8-S Twill & 4-S Overshot
Decorative Functional - Abiding Flame$400Priest’s stole (vestment); Double weave pickup; Silk,4-S Double weave
Lori Kemp
Amateur, Black Mountain, NC
Decorative Non-Functional - She Loves Me ... Yah, Yah, Yah!$950Sculpted figuresWeaving, sculpture, sewing, cotton, polymer clay, wood
4-S Twill weaves
Teresa Kennard
Amateur, Las Vegas, NV
Wearable - Bud’s Inspiration INFSWhite wool/cashmere gown & robe Felt resist/woven shibori, hand stenciledWool & cashmere - 8-S Twill, woven shibori
Terry G Kennedy, Jr.
Amateur, Gainesville, GA
Decorative Non-Functional - Health and Natural Sciences$1,200Woven picture; 4-S Plain weave8/2 & 10/2 unmercerized cotton; foam core board/photo
Decorative Non-Functional - Newton Oaks Center$1,200Woven picture , 4-S Plain weave8/2 & 10/2 unmercerized cotton; foam core board/photo
Briana Knight
Amateur, Johnson City, TN
Decorative Non-Functional - Alnus RubraNFSWall hanging w/ shibori, embellisher, stitching, paintingCotton, wool roving, acrylic paint, thread - 4-S Plain weave
Decorative Non-Functional - UntitledNFSWall hangingWool, stabilizer - 4-S Honeycomb weave
Elda Kohls
Professional, Fort Collins, CO
Decorative Functional - Parade of the Yellow RosesNFSTable runner - Ikat w/ painted accents after weaving30/2 Warp 60/2 weft - silk; original stencil - textile paints - 4-S Tabby
Judith Krone
Professional, Tucker, GA
Wearable - William’s Waltz$350Jacket - Echo weave - Tencel - Size Medium24-S Based on grandson’s heartbeat
Yardage - Warp Ikat$350Ikat Yardage Resist dyed, shiftedTencel; 8-S Echo weave
Marjorie Krueger
Amateur, Hendersonville, NC
Accessories - Mountain BluesNFSScarf - Block twill - 10/2 Tencel, beads; 8-S Block twill 
Decorative Functional - At The PianoNFSPiano bench cover - 4-S Rep weave3/2 Pearl cotton, rug warp, cotton fabric, foam pad
Valerie Laszlo
Amateur, Pinehurst, NC
Decorative Non-Functional - Breakfast at the Ahwahnee$2,000Portrait of a young woman TapestryCotton warp & wool weft
Nancy D. Lawrence
Professional, Lake Junaluska, NC
Decorative Non-Functional - No ReasonsNFSWall hanging w/ poem on paper strips - marbling, paste-decorationCotton yarn, daylily leaves, marbled & paste-decorated papers
4-S Plain weave & pick-up
Decorative Non-Functional - SecretsNFSWall hanging w/ poem on paper strips - pasted decorationrayon & cotton yarns, paste-decorated paper; 4-S Plain weave & pick-up
Lyn Lucas
Amateur, Coweta, OK
Accessories - StriationsNFSGreen Turned twill scarf - Rayon - 8-S Twill 
Decorative Functional - Morning Glory INFSOvershot Table Runner - Cotton - 4-S Overshot 
Marcia Master
Amateur, Fairview, NC
Decorative Functional - Alice’s BoxNFSHuck linen box; unbleached linen, needlepoint plastic lining4-S Huck lace
Decorative Functional - Simple GiftsNFSGreen piano bench cushion , original draft derived from song "Simple Gifts"Harrisville wool, cotton warp, foam cushion; 4-S Overshot
Ann Maxvill
Amateur, Mountain Grove, MO
Accessories - Grandma’s Pink Salad ScarfNFSPink silk & Tencel scarf, Hand-dyed silk, 8-S Crackle20/2 silk, 10/2 Tencel, #50 sewing thread, nylon firestar
Mary Miller
Professional, Pisgah Forest, NC
Accessories - Scarf INFSThick & thin warp & weft structure emphasizing ribbon Dyeing,Silk yarn & ribbon; 6-S, Structure based on rep weave
Accessories - Scarf IINFS4 tie weave structure, pattern ends in network twill, dyeing, weavingTencel yarn & rayon thread; 18-S
Barbara Nelson
Amateur, Southlake, TX
Accessories - Blue and White Summer Scarf$15060/2 silk, natural warp, hand dyed weft; 1/3- 3/1 turned twill 
Sallie Orgren
Amateur, Andover, NJ
Decorative Functional - A Mat for Mata Ortiz$200Rep weave Table runner; Cotton; 10-S Rep weave 
Accessories - Midnight Iridescence$200Blue Tencel scarf ; Tencel & cotton: 10/2, 8/2, 20/28-S Dimity
Terry O’Toole
Professional, Saline, MI
Wearable - Northern Michigan Vineyard Jacket$225Black Dyed Jacket , hand-dyed warp; Cotton, rayon, silk blends4-S Tabby
Jan Paul
Professional, Kirkland, WA
Decorative Non-Functional - Crazy CubeNFSPatchwork Saganishiki cube (Japanese gold brocade)Paper warp, silk weft, styrafoam, chain, fishing swivel, hanger
Hand pickup w/ help of 2-8 makeshift heddle lifts
Amy Putansu
Professional, Waynesville, NC
Wearable - Night WindowsNFSSilk & wool shawl; Hand space-dyed silks; partial double weave;hand felting, spun silk, wool, crepe wool; 8-S Plain weave, block draw
Connie Rose
Professional, Eureka, CA
Accessories - Santa Fe Scarf$420Tencel & hand-dyed/spun silk hankies; 8-S Shadow weave 
Wearable - Olive Star Shawl$695Cotton & hand-dyed/spun silk hankies ; 8-S Advancing twill 
Wendy Ross
Amateur, Seneca, SC
Yardage - UntitledNFSDouble faced twill w/ hand painted warp,tencel, cotton, rayon; 8-S Twill
Wearable - Vestments in Ordinary TimeNFSGreen twill chasuble & stole w/ appliqué; block twillTencel, rayon, cotton; 8-Shafts
Phyllis Ruegg
Amateur, Columbus, NC
Wearable - Scarlet Starburst WrapNFS8 - Shaft Starburst pattern from 2004 Convergence, wove 130" x 25 1/2",Cut in half & sewn together; 8/2 cotton light red & unknown dark red/orange
Wearable - Patch Work JacketNFSSewing & embroidery; Natural 10/2 cotton & Tea 8/2 Poly8-S Shadow Weave from Handwoven #137, pg. 47, #5
Tommye M. Scanlin
Professional, Dahlonega, GA
Decorative Non-Functional - To the Essence of Every Nature...$8,000Handwoven Black walnut tapestry; Wool & cotton 
Decorative Non-Functional - Spring Profusion$3,000Fiddlehead/fern tapestry, Wool & cotton 
Rowen Schussheim-Anderson
Professional, Davenport, IA
Decorative Non-Functional - Archistructure$2,800Tapestry weaving & loom woven beadwork & stitched beadsWool, linen, rayon, cotton
Decorative Non-Functional - Fiesta II$3,000Tapestry & pattern woven; 4-S Twills, alternate blocksRayon, sisal, linen, silk
Marilyn Sharp
Professional, Black Mountain, NC
Decorative Non-Functional - BRHS ’08 Lilies$350Window Transparency; Plain weave & inlay - overstitchingLinen & embroidery floss; 4-S Plain weave
Ray Snyder
Amateur, Knoxville, TN
Decorative Functional - Denim Rug$225Recycled rag rug, used blue jeans cut into strips for patternWool warp/tabby weft & used denim for pattern weft
4-S Overshot pattern (Chariot Wheel) modified for rug weaving
Liz Spear
Professional, Waynesville, NC
Yardage - Rag Yardage for Three CoatsNFSTeal/turquoise fuzzy yardage w/ dots and shiboriPartial immersion/discharge dyeing; painting;
Cotton, rayon, silk; 4-S Plain weave
Wearable - Mountain Postcards Celebration$800Green pieced coat ; wet-felting; machine embroidery8-S Block and balanced twills
Christine Stanton
Professional, Atlanta, GA
Wearable - Night Lights$375Jacket - mixed warp, cotton, Rayon, 8-S Twill 
Wearable - Taqueté Jacket$375Jacket - mixed warp, cotton, Tencel, 8-S Turned taqueté 
Janet Stollnitz
Professional, Silver Spring, MD
Accessories - Twirly$225Multi-colored scarf designed using Photoshop;Hand-dyed Tencel warp, purple bamboo weft
40-S w/ 3 weave structures: 3/1, 1/3 and broken twills
Accessories - Interlocking Paths$225Multi-colored scarf -- Adobe weft Designed using PhotoshopHand-dyed Tencel warp, bamboo weft
40-S w/ 3 weave structures: 3/1, 1/3 and broken twills
River Takada-Capel
Amateur, Waynesville, NC
Accessories - Thrums Bag$200Recycled materials (multi-colored) hand & shoulder bagRecycled thrums & corduroy; 8-S Plain weave and twill
Wearable - Blood Orange Tart TankNFSOrange cotton cami/tank size 10, Shadow weaveCotton; 8-S Shadow weave
Kathe Todd-Hooker
Professional, Albany, OR
Decorative Non-Functional - So Sought After$2,500Sewing thread tapestry, embroidery floss, dual duty craft thread2-S Tapestry
Decorative Non-Functional - Asa’s Rocks$600Framed sewing thread tapestry, embroidery floss,Dual duty craft thread; 2-S Tapestry
Dianne Totten
Professional, Marietta, GA
Wearable - In the Deep Blue SeaNFSAdmiral Blue twill jacket w/ handwoven ribbing, cut on cross-grainWool; wool/silk; silk/mohair/wool variegated boucle
16-S Twill for jacket, 5-S for collar woven on separate warp
4 Wearable - Warm Currents$395Multi-blue wool sweater with handwoven ribbing, Over-dyed wool warp,cut on cross-grain, 2/18 merino, 2/8 over-dyed variegated wool,
polyester thread; 13-S: 5-S for ribbing, 8-S Echo weave (all on same warp)
Patricia Tracy
Amateur, Princeton, NJ
Decorative Non-Functional - A Repose In Red$45,000Hand-dyed Tapestry; Raw tussah and spun silk 
Decorative Non-Functional - A Pink Orchid$16,000Hand-dyed Tapestry; Raw tussah and spun silk 
Teena Tuenge
Professional, Candler, NC
Wearable - Shirt$450Shirt w/ optical color mixing designed for color mixing10/2 Cotton/rayon in white/black/cyan/magenta/yellow
24-S, Color & weave optical mixtures
Decorative Non-Functional - Gaiety$750Rep weave wall hanging; Hand dyed warp & reed (warp faced)Cotton seine twine, flat reed; 16-S Rep weave (8 blocks)
Ellen Turpening
Amateur, Kingsport, TN
Decorative Functional - Shadows in the Pumpkin PatchNFSLarge table runner - 3/2 Cotton warp & cotton fabric strips4-S Shadow weave
Decorative Functional - Wine and DineNFSWine, green, purple & silver table runner3/2 Cotton & Walt’s braided cord; 4-S Rep weave
Susan Vezina
Amateur, Black Mountain, NC
Wearable - The MeldingNFSJacket; sewing; Cotton warp, cotton/rayon weft,Polyester lining; 16-S Crepe weave
Accessories - Summer Wheat 2008$85White & taupe scarf ; beading, cotton & rayon; 16-S Twill 
Charlotte Weber
Amateur, Gilbert, AZ
Decorative Non-Functional - Angled Autumn$150Woven w/ printed fabric strips (4 sides) Double weave, Theo MoormanCotton sateen fabric; 5/2 pearl cotton; 8-S Plain weave
Decorative Non-Functional - Fall Leaves$200Woven shibori wall hanging; Resist dyed; knitted leaves10/2 Tencel; wool yarn; 8-S Plain weave
Linda G Weghorst
Professional, Memphis, TN
Decorative Non-Functional - Flaming Feathers$400Framed Tapestry, 8-S loom weaving, hand-marbledCotton, wool, silk, permanent fabric paint; 8-S Twill; 2-S tapestry
Decorative Non-Functional - Peaceful Pond$400Framed Tapestry w/ bead weaving; twill weavecotton, wool, silk, beads, permanent fabric paint; 4-S Twill; 2-S tapestry
Lillian A Whipple
Professional, Concord, CA
Decorative Non-Functional -Kimono ScreenNFS6 Handwoven Kimonos mounted on a small wooden screenSilk; wood and ceramic; 24-S Taqueté
Andrea Williams
Professional, Asheville, NC
Decorative Functional - Kente-Inspired Collage$295Clerical stole w/ horizontal stripes ; Satin weave, piecing, sewingCotton, indigo hand-dyed/stitched African cloth
6-S Satin weave
Decorative Non-Functional - Pear Wheel$350Framed wall hanging w/ images of pears handwoven 3-D imageryImage transfer medium, cotton yarn, commercial cotton
8-S Plain weave
Meg Wilson
Amateur, Austin, TX
Decorative Functional - NanotechnologyNFSDouble-faced white-orange bath mat Interlaced triple weave8/2 cotton - gray/orange/white; 12-S Triple weave
Sarah M. Womack
Amateur, Mill Spring, NC
Decorative Functional - Color & Weave TowelsNFSRust, gold & blue Huck lace towelsUnmercerized cotton thread; 8-S, 30 epi
Susan Zakanycz
Professional, Asheville, NC
Accessories - SummerNFSScarf, natural dyed threads, golden rod, sumac berriesSilk, soy; plain weave
Accessories - Leaves$150Scarf , dyed threads (fiber reactive) hemp, stenciled & dischargedSilk, rayon; plain weave & woven shibori
Mary Ann Zelinsky
Professional, Taylors, SC
Accessories - Ocean Hues Scarf$50Warp: linen and wool; Weft: wool and brushed mohair4-S Plain weave
Decorative Functional - Opposites Attract$65Reversible table runner of bamboo yarn Interlocking twillWarp & weft: bamboo/cotton/rayon
8-S Corkscrew twill

Blue Ridge Handweaving Show 2008
WNC Guild Home Page
Last Update October 20, 2008