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It has been raining quite a bit lately here in Northeast Indiana. I will admit, I haven’t always welcomed it as it has often come down...
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Sara Nordling
Feb 14, 20235 min read
A New Direction
This blog-post starts a new direction in my postings. I’ve had a hiatus from posting, where I have been doing other things and my focus...
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Sara Nordling
Mar 22, 20223 min read
It's Play Time!
One often mentioned way to break a creative block is with play. I will be the first to admit that I don’t do enough of this one. And I...
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Sara Nordling
Feb 22, 20222 min read
Keep Making!
A short time ago I put out a request to people for what they did when they were stuck, creatively, to get unstuck and move forward. I...
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Sara Nordling
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Let's Get Creative!
I will be teaching this summer at Complex Weaver's Seminars in Knoxville, Tennessee. One class I am leading is on re-sparking your...
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Sara Nordling
Sep 8, 20203 min read
Accepting Commissions
Threading the loom for my most recent commission. Some weavers hate doing commission work. I can understand that. I had one client...
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Sara Nordling
Jan 19, 20202 min read
Recent Developments
I enjoy playing with weave structures. I love visual, and actual, textures. Dyeing yarns and playing with color is fun. I will also...
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Sara Nordling
Aug 14, 20192 min read
Creative, Creativity ideas...
I have been writing about design for quite some time now. Good design is still important. The elements and principles of design will...
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Sara Nordling
Jul 12, 20193 min read
Oh the fun we had!
I am back from teaching at MAFA (Mid-Atlantic Fiber Association) conference in Millersville, PA. What a great time! First of all, a...
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Sara Nordling
Jun 13, 20193 min read
Oops, I skipped a step...
I am currently putting the finishing touches on my design exercises for my workshop at MAFA (Mid-Atlantic Fiber Association) at the end...
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Sara Nordling
Jan 31, 20192 min read
Upcoming Events
For all my blog post followers, you now have a chance to learn from me in person! I am scheduled to make live appearances on the East and...
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Sara Nordling
Jan 1, 20193 min read
On Editing
It’s that time of the year. Time when we reflect on the past year, plan for the new year, and make resolutions. Many of us resolve to...
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Sara Nordling
Oct 4, 20184 min read
Following a design from start to finish
I have been thinking, one thing that may help you all in the design process is to follow my thoughts and processes from start to finish....
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Sara Nordling
Aug 13, 20183 min read
How "precious" are your hand woven textiles?
As part of my BFA in studio art, I took a ceramics class. On the first day the professor asked us to make a cup/vase/container. We all...
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Sara Nordling
Jun 21, 20183 min read
On Learning from Others
One of the scarves from Fort Wayne Weavers Guild, Guild Challenge 2018 on color and weave. Recently I had a chance to visit the Weavers...
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Sara Nordling
May 23, 20182 min read
Time
The last in a series of double weave pick-up images, in progress. I remember as a child, summer lasted forever, or at least it seemed to....
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Sara Nordling
May 2, 201812 min read
Designing Weavers: Tien Chiu
Tien Chiu's Autumn Splendor Coat. Photo courtesy of the artist. Sara Nordling (SN): Who are you? Tien Chiu (TC): I’m a textile artist,...
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Sara Nordling
Apr 19, 20183 min read
Bravery
I am taking a brief break from my designing weaver interviews. There will be more coming, they are just waiting for responses from...
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Sara Nordling
Mar 23, 20185 min read
Designing Weavers: Suzanne Halvorson
Peace Tent design, woven and photographed by Suzanne Halvorson. SN: I first met Suzanne while working on my MFA in studio art at Indiana...
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Sara Nordling
Mar 13, 20186 min read
Designing Weavers: Lynn Smetko
Winds of Change Scarf and photo by Lynn Smetko. Detail of Winds of Change Scarf SN: I first met Lynn when I was living in Texas. I...
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