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Keepin Warm in the 18th century

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Went to a workshop on this by Sandie Tarbox . She also has a blog on open hearth cooking  click underline and go to her blog . I learned about coverlets and Bed Ruggs  picture of a bed rugg My practice sample of a bed rugg on burlap This is a great way to use up the old thrums!

Village Weaver going to Sturbridge area in June 2014

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Show coming soon June 14  2014 at the Walker Homestead , Brookfield Ma Rain or Shine Come early! I will have more items made with hand dyed yarns and it will be "Flag Day " so make sure you get one of my Country Folk Art flags for hanging on your wall.

FARM TO BLANKET by Village Weaver

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Weaving is a solitary experience for me. Radio on while I beat each thread into place with just the right amount of pressure. I sit by a sunny window with my back to the world outside not because of being distracted by it but because I enjoy the sunny warmth. The project these past two weeks has been weaving yarn given to me by Julie of Sheep Meadow  on North Haven Island ,Maine ,shepardess of a flock of  Romney sheep. Life on her farm is rhythmic with the seasons . Ewes lambing , chickens laying eggs and plants being started under grow lights .We go to her shop on the island to explore her spun yarns of her sheep. Julie's  shop also carrys Maine artisans as well as a space to show off and sell her work , hand dyed yarns from her dye garden of plants and flowers, Island Village House  is a special place. We selected the yarns to create our first project. Blankets and scarves! Lite chocolate brown with zinna dyed green yarn  and a  single ply white yar...

Windowpane Check in Hand dyed wool and cotton primitive texture

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Oatmeal background with navy blue windowpand check Hand dyed sand color wool and red rust blanket chest textile This Red rust textile can be found on www.the1800house.com  web site for sale or contact me at phyllisleck@gmail.com

Antiques and Village Weaver primitive goods offered on web site

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Want to have a little fun this wintery day ? You can go to www.the1800house.com  and see wonderful antiques ,needful things and of course ,me the Village Weaver . On this beautiful site .There are dealers with antiques and my latest offerings. You can shop on this site with paypal . Sit back and enjoy ! 

Post by The Wild Hare Farm added to my blog list

The Wild Hare Farm  is a new blog I have added to my Blog list .This is a blog written by a young couple just starting their family farm . Read it and enjoy! Have a great day!

Christmas Craft Fair in Boston Nov 8,9,10 2013

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Christmas Craft Fair in Boston  Scottish Lion will be attending . Just three weeks away. This is a chance to get to see Andy and his wonderful upcycled metal sculptures. I don't know what he will have for the show.He always brings fresh new ideas to each show. Black Iron Pine Tree wall art by Scottish Lion Wrought Iron Andrew Leck recent commission Recent commission of wall art upcycled fuel tanks and hand forged iron . Title of piece is " Black Iron Pine Trees" measures 2 ft tall by 7 ft long  and stands out from the wall in spots 3 to 4 inches.