Vicki Tardy
Iowa City, Iowa

Vicki has been weaving since 1974 and was co-owner of The Weaving Studio in Iowa City, Iowa, from 1983–1993. Teaching weaving has been Vicki’s main focus in recent years; she has taught beginning and intermediate classes and workshops for The Weaving Studio, the Iowa Federation of Handweavers and Spinners, the Midwest Weavers Association, Convergences and guilds throughout the country. Her main areas of interest are exploring various 4- and 8-shaft pattern weaves and adapting them to use in garments and functional household items. Many of Vicki’s handwoven items have appeared in Weavers and Handwoven magazines.

The variety of texture and pattern within the twill family of weaves is amazing. In this workshop we will explore 4- and 8-shaft twills by weaving samples on looms prepared by participants. Samples will include plain and not-so-plain twills, including warp- and weft-faced twills, color-and-weave effects, lacey twills, backed twills, plaited twills and more.

Supplies: 4- or 8- shaft loom (floor or table); instructions will be sent to students before class to dress loom in an assigned pattern; all normal weaving supplies, including the weft yarn and shuttles of the assigned pattern; scissors; T-pins; tags for labeling samples; weights to mend broken warps and extra warp yarn.
Fee: None.
Level: Beginner, intermediate.

There are three weave structures that have Bronson in their names: Spot Bronson, Bronson Lace and Bronson II. We will look at all three so we know the differences but will concentrate on Spot Bronson and Bronson Lace with application to 4- and 8- shaft looms. Working with profile drafts, we will design different block arrangements and learn how to treadle to get the spots and lacey areas to appear when we want them. By understanding the weave structure, we will be able to design our own cloth and to weave with weft floats, warp floats, or both. Bronson Lace pick-up will also be taught and demonstrated with limited opportunity for hands-on weaving. The instructor will provide a loom for demonstrating and weaving Bronson Lace pick-up. Many handwoven examples and handouts.

Supplies: 8 or 10 sq/in graph paper, pencil and eraser.
Fee: None.
Level: Beginner, intermediate.

It's always easy to justify a project that can be used and the kitchen provides opportunity for many useful linens: mats, napkins, towels, aprons, mug rugs, tea cozies, hot pads, etc. This seminar is designed mainly as inspiration and will begin with sources of ideas, appropriate fibers (concentrating on cotton and linen but including grasses, fabric and metallics). We will discuss what to look for in selecting appropriate patterns; several drafts will be shared that the instructor has found to be especially versatile. We will look at different finishing treatments: binding, hems, fringes and decorative additions. Several ideas for exchange projects will be shared. The instructor will bring an extensive collection of kitchen textiles to serve as examples and inspiration.

Supplies: None.
Fee: None.
Level: All.

S318 A BOUNTY OF KITCHEN LINENS
Sunday Morning Mini-Session, 9:00 – 11:30

A Repeat—See S220

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