I don’t consider myself an influencer - not even close! I haven’t seen/heard/read/witnessed the real privileged nonsense going on in the fiber arts community. And I’m sure that’s more of a fluke than any reflection of intention on my part. I keep my social media (especially my personal Instagram) a place where I can seek… Continue reading Not a safe person…
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New growth
New life breathed into that which seemed dead. Rebirth coming from that which was dormant. New beginnings, planting seeds, setting intentions for the warm months ahead, honoring and releasing that which has come to an end. I can feel it on the wind, smell it coming up from the damp earth, see the sprouts of… Continue reading New growth
What to carry in your (rigid heddle weaving) notions bag
This is the third in my series of posts (and videos) about the notions and tools I keep on hand for different fiber crafts! My rigid heddle weaving tools occupy 2 places: a bag for warping and a bag for weaving. Read on to learn what I keep in each (or click to watch the… Continue reading What to carry in your (rigid heddle weaving) notions bag
Donita 2023 : Peace
My word of intention for the year is peace. May I always be able to find it within myself. May I always be strong enough to protect it. May I always remember I deserve it. May I recognize those who respect it and be drawn to them. My wish for this year is deepening. Deeper… Continue reading Donita 2023 : Peace
What to carry in your (spinning) notions bag
This is the second in my series of posts (and videos) about the notions and tools I keep on hand for different fiber crafts! Being able to spin out and about can be a joy - as long as you don't get sidelined by a technical difficulty. Today, I'm going to show you what I… Continue reading What to carry in your (spinning) notions bag
What to carry in your (knitting) notions bag
This is the first in my series of posts (and videos) about the notions and tools I keep on hand for different fiber crafts! My students and friends who are new to fiber arts regularly ask me what I carry with my projects. Do I have one notions bag that moves from project to project?… Continue reading What to carry in your (knitting) notions bag
And we must.
This is a re-post of sorts. I first wrote and shared this on January 20, 2021, after the inauguration of President Biden & Vice President Harris. I shared it with friends only at that time, but two years on, I feel this is important to share again.At the time, I compared our nation to an… Continue reading And we must.
New Interchangeable Needle Checklist
Interchangeable knitting needles are a wonderful investment to your knitting tool collection. They also make a great gift to put on your wishlist. I gifted myself a new set of interchangeable needles this year at the holidays. Maybe you did, too? Regardless of who did the gifting or the receiving, lots of interchangeables seem to… Continue reading New Interchangeable Needle Checklist
2023 Mystery Weave-A-Long
Weave your way through winter with our first ever Mystery Weave-A-Long! The end product will be a great accessory to have as we transition from winter into early spring!Class meetings will briefly review direct warping, planning for finishing techniques, hemstitching and more! Students will receive clues each week via email, we will have an hour… Continue reading 2023 Mystery Weave-A-Long
2022 in the rear view
Reading I finished 23 books & audiobooks this year, which really surprised me. We spent a lot of time and energy raising the puppy, going to puppy class, cleaning up after the puppy, training the puppy; I didn’t remember reading all that much! The second surprise for me was how much non-fiction I read: 17… Continue reading 2022 in the rear view
In Pursuit of Intention
As I sat looking at my journaled year in review, I realized I had lost the thread of these annual posts sharing my intention word for the year, and how that played out in my personal life, crafting, and later, fiber arts teaching. I would love to say that all this is to blame on… Continue reading In Pursuit of Intention
Donita Westman 