How to tie your scarf ....... or make it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LYAEz777AU&feature=player_embedded#at=25...
A great site but wait................

Isadona
"I dance what I am!"

The impetus for this particular blog, is the above link to a great video on '25 Ways to tie a scarf'  so it's time to revisit Isadora.

"Who was Isadora?" some may ask. 
She was renowned for being a dancer who was usually adorned with a long scarf (like me) -  her early death was the result of an unfortunate accident involving her scarf and her neck.  Personally I admire her for her amazing spirit, and as with other feminist women, she blazed our trail. "What trail?" our daughters may ask. Another day, another blog, but believe me, "Baby, we've come a long way."


I would love to showcase  my special Isadora, who, as well as being a dancer, has made many many ????? scarves for a great cause.  "I've decided to finish out my year of blogging by knitting as many of these scarves as possible by February 9th, 2011 and donating them to area shelters. You can join me if you like. For more information go to http://www.shopatnextdoor.com/bluedotspecial.html " 

Well done R.
Clara

http://projectknitway.blogspot.com/.

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123 - Sing with Me!

Hi there R and all the dog lovers out there

The Boys

Just wondering if the boys can do this?
Clara
ps I don't have a doggy but love them all. Also I love to sing!!!! Hmmmm

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Singing gladdens the heart - especially the harmony of acappella

Dear Babyboomers
I responded to an invitation from a friend, "Some of our Northern Beaches Chorus group will be singing at the Mosman Art Gallery, come along.

So pleased that I went along - singing gladdens the heart. Many happy childhood memories are of being around the piano with Mum playing, and Dad singing at the top of his voice, head back, loving the moment. 'Mona Lisa was his favourite and he sang it every time, with gusto. Every now and then we would break into some harmony of sorts, which brings me back now to the Northern Beaches Chorus.


I looked up the website http://www.northernbeacheschorus.com.au/ to find out more.


Northern Beaches Chorus is a Sydney women's choir which sings 4-part acappella harmony, has approx 80 members, regularly performs on stage, and appears in local events and national competition. '
"We love to share our joy of singing with women of all ages and backgrounds in our local community and the chorus provides a whatsource of education in vocal production and showmanship" ........


And this is what shone through - sheer enjoyment of their moment which I was able to share via the body language and harmony. Have a look at the video to see what I mean.


Thanks lovely ladies.
Clara
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So pleased that the shuttles are flying again



So pleased that the shuttles are flying again

Hi R
Ooohhh  - feeling very nostalgic -  back 30 years to the days of the Niddy Noddy, where I learnt to weave in your studio / weaving store in Waukasha.  We had such wonderful creative times, weaving 'joy and happy memories', before we were 'liberated.'  You were a great teacher, very dedicated to the process of weaving.  As you say in your post  "I had forgotten how much I enjoy the whole process; winding the shuttles, listening to the rhythmical sound of the harnesses and watching the fabric grows row by row, inch by inch."



The Niddy Noddy


















This poem was given to me by my dear friend, Jane. I have carried it my wallet for many years resulting in the card being soft and fluffy around the edges.

The Weaver

My life is but-a weaving
Between my Lord and me.

I cannot choose the colours
He worketh steadily

Oftimes he weaveth sorrow,
And I in foolish pride
Forget he sees the upper,
And I the underside.
Not ‘til the loom is silent
and the shuttles cease to fly,

Shall God unroll the canvas

and explain the reason why.

The dark threads are as needful

In the Weaver's skillful  hand,

As the threads of gold and silver

In the pattern He has planned.

Anon.

Sadly, life got in the way of my weaving.  Maybe I can enjoy weaving vicariously through our blogs. Just at the time when I will have time, there is nowhere to put the loom, which is in pieces, with the frame under the house.  I need to put it back together and am working on G but it will take a miracle.
Clara
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Hang on there - the year is almost up

R wrote -   

I started this project blog on February 9,  2010 with the goal of designing a piece everyday using fiber, photography, metal and beads as my media. It's been an interesting journey. I hope you enjoy!
 Go to Renotta's One-a-Day:

Hi there

Project 'One a Day' is almost over - and what a fabulous record you have of your amazing creativity. Out in Cyberspace forever. 
I will miss looking at your creations but we will keep on blogging.  As you say."So many bloggers quit, but not the grannies."    COGs forever!
Clara
COGS - crazy old gals

Hang Over...January 26th

Hang On...January 25th

Hang Up..January 24th

Armful...January 23rd

Get the Hang of It...January 22nd

Winding Down...January 21st

Dependant on You...January 20th

 

Long and Winding...January 17th

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Create Beauty and Survive

A week with Renotta

Roberto's Request - video and music to follow

xxx

July 5th

Vineally

Hand dyed scarf

Yankee Doodle Dandy...July 4th

My July 4th apron,perfect for entertaining our guests with brats and sweet corn.

Happy Birthday America!

Pocket Watch...July 3rd

I started with an XXXL tee shirt, distressed it a bit for a softer feel and then shaped it into a dolman sleeve tunic. With the left overs I added pockets decorated with a fabric photo of my grandfather's watch. I printed the photo onto to fabric with my ink jet printer, a new technique for me that has lots of possibilities.

Nothing Runs Like a Dear...July 2nd

Prince Charming sets new trend, scene wearing hand dyed, printed shawl - You are adorable Roberto!!!!

Pretty in Pink...July 1st

Hand dyed, printed shawl.

Suspended

June 30th

Hand Dyed Shawl

Half and Half...June 29th

I took the background photo halfway between night and day. It was the perfect setting for this tunic.

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Restoring Aphrodite

Hi R
This is what can happen when you have grandchildren.  I named her Aphrodite after she took a rather serious fall, the second in her lifetime, due to the  over exuberance of my friend's grandson.  I arrived just after it happened, and there was still a tear in her eye, as it was a treasured piece. 

Since then we have had a couple of sessions gluing her back together; today she is starting to look good and it should only take one more session.

Needless to say, we solved the problems of the world as we meticulously pieced her together and I am reminded of the happy creative hours spent in the company of women at the Niddy Noddy as we wove our dreams and stories into the cloth. 

With a trailing plant sitting on the top, Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, will be back, maybe not to her former glory, but loved even more for all she has been through.

Clara