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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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Sara Nordling
Feb 27, 20186 min read
Designing Weavers: Peggy Siders
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...
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Sara Nordling
Feb 13, 20184 min read
Designing Weaver: Susie Taylor
Weaving and photo courtesy of Susie Taylor I first encountered Susie through her work. She was working on pleated elements on the...
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Sara Nordling
Feb 2, 20185 min read
Designing Weavers: Teena Tuenge
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...
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Sara Nordling
Jul 27, 20172 min read
Introducing...
How on earth do you begin something like this? That has been my conundrum for some time. First, an introduction, my name is Sara...
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