peeking into the One of a Kind show 2010 inventory

tapestry line unlimited has now expanded to include the tapestry line collective, an always changing group of local weavers and knitters from the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). I'm pleased to feature some of their work on my blog to give you a sampling of what you'll find at the upcoming 2010 One of a Kind Show. My booth number is W-07 and I'll be reminding you throughout the next month as I feature the different artisans participating with me at the One of a Kind.

Featured here is some of the work by Kate Kitchen, the first member of the tapestry line collective to be featured here. At left, a braided scarf using merino wool synthetic fibres.

A triangular woven shawl made with 72% merino, 28% acrylic. These items and other items created by Kate Kitchen will be featured at the 2010 One of a Kind Show.

Scarves

Hi everyone

I'm finding a new way to let you know about the latest creations from tapestry line unlimited.

Just click on this picture and other scarves will pop up.

New Directions New Projects

It has been quite awhile since I've posted something here today as one person contacted me to let me know! Thanks for noticing and sorry I've taken so long to respond. Busy....with lots of other projects and shifting emphasis and direction as far as these things go and if you go to my other blogs, you'll see that I'm doing lots of other as exciting things.

I've been diminishing my own personal efforts at creating handwoven and knit garments and expanded my business to include garments and fashion accessories that feature other local artisans and fibre enthusiasts. This also means I've been doing fewer shows, but one thing is certain, is that I continue to do the Christmas One of a Kind Show. This new situation is permitting me to give more time to my on going love affair with tapestry weaving. Tapestry weaving is very time consuming and as I organize my first solo exhibition commencing in September 2011 I have less time to make each and every item I sell at shows and on the website. However, this makes for a much more exciting and diverse collection of items available to the discerning customer looking to find something unique, made by hand (with love), environmentally friendly in the way it was produced (and often in materials chosen), and focusing on local as much as possible.

When I can I'll feature the new scarves, shawls and capes and other fashion accessories I have available for sale.

One of a Kind Show

November 26 to December 6 2009
Direct Energy Centre
Booth Y 7


I have many surprises for you, many new items and products. I have collaborated with other makers to offer you a tantalizing array of fibre thrills.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Weaving with a broken arm!

Every weaver's and knitters worst nightmare...a broken arm. Did it while jogging early one morning last week. However I am constantly surprising myself at how much I can do. I was still able to set uo my fabric weaving loom, AND weave! Ok, granted it's much slower bit it sure is better than not at all! Can't knit though! They say it will be weeks.

A Summer to dye

Just had to share these yummy colours with everyone. It's mesmerizing to see the colour interplay when you are dyeing yarn. Gets me very excited about my upcoming projects.

post TOAE

After a show like the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, there's lots of things that need my attention. First and foremost, the van has to be unloaded, and the inventory and display items put away. This can take at least a whole day. The following day I spend time catching up on all the paperwork stuff I've fallen behind on while getting ready for the show. This is what my desk looks like and that's a good day! A desk....not my favorite place to be. Being dyslexic, paperwork takes me longer than non-dyslexics so that's likely why I get so frustrated.

But I also have planned things to look forward to and start getting organized for that. I'm preparing my skeins of yarn so that I can start dyeing them.


And I'm starting new weaving projects and creating my Fall Winter collection of capes, scarves, shawls and boas.