I have been writing about design for quite some time now. Good design is still important. The elements and principles of design will...

I am back from teaching at MAFA (Mid-Atlantic Fiber Association) conference in Millersville, PA. What a great time! First of all, a...

I am currently putting the finishing touches on my design exercises for my workshop at MAFA (Mid-Atlantic Fiber Association) at the end...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....

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,...

I am taking a brief break from my designing weaver interviews. There will be more coming, they are just waiting for responses from...

Peace Tent design, woven and photographed by Suzanne Halvorson. SN: I first met Suzanne while working on my MFA in studio art at Indiana...

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...

Rug and photo by Peggy Siders. Rug made using and spun karakul wool from her own sheep. Ten shaft rep weave inspired by antique twenty...

Weaving and photo courtesy of Susie Taylor I first encountered Susie through her work. She was working on pleated elements on the...

Towels woven by Teena Tuenge, photo courtesy of Teena. I first met Teena when I was a new weaver and joined my first guild. At show and...

How on earth do you begin something like this? That has been my conundrum for some time. First, an introduction, my name is Sara...