Thistle and Rose

Weaving Since: 10+ Years
Kinds of weaving: Traditional patterns, overshot, rag rugs, linen
Pets? Kids?: Old English Sheepdog kid
Favorite Color: Cobalt Blue or Scarlet Red
Favorite Fiber: 8/2 or 10/2 Cotton, Scottish Wool, Cotolin, Linen
State/Province: Utah
About me: My weaving life began in 1997 when I decided that time was growing short and I really needed to get down to the business of learning how to weave on a floor loom. Without access to formal weaving programs in my area I jumped into weaving with one book and a huge desire to weave a rag rug. From the first completed rug to the latest projects on my looms I am always learning something new and exciting. The field of weaving is so rich and varied; there are always new things to try as well as old friends to return to thus making weaving a perfect medium for my creative endeavors. My studio is called Thistle and Rose Handweaving - an off-hand way of proclaiming my affection for the historical figures Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I. I enjoy the fact that I can in some small way combine two of my interests, renaissance history and weaving. Here at Thistle and Rose Handweaving I delight in weaving both functional and decorative table linens, clothing items and rugs. I try to use primarily natural fibers in all my work along with a dash of inspiration from the nature that surrounds my country home.

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