The Bog Jacket,
Download this article by Lynette from Alpaca Magazine.
I am a fiber artist and Master Knitter, who has been weaving, spinning, dyeing,
and knitting for over 20 years.
I am involved with ARTS (Art Reach to Schools),
Mother Lode Weaving Guild, and "Calpaca" (California Alpaca
Association).
My mother and grandmothers
taught me sewing and knitting and crocheting when I was an adolescent. Fiber
arts started out as a hobby when my three children were young. Now it has become
a passion and a source of income.
Taking weaving classes while in college and also learning
from master weavers, I am continually learning new techniques.
Through the Knitting Guild of America (TKGA), I went through
the master knitting program, becoming a "Master Knitter".
My business, Mountain Lady Yarns, keeps me busy. I sell
my items at stores in California, arts & crafts and alpaca
related fairs, and through this website. Many of my tapestries
hang in business offices and homes. On my main page you can
see a picture of me at my Jack
Floor Loom. It is made out of oak, is 54 inches wide, has
8 harnesses, and is about 20 years old. It has been a very good
loom. I have another one that is an 18 inch folding loom from
Gilmore Looms.
I also give spinning and weaving lessons to children and adults
in classrooms or privately. I have offered intensive 2-hour spinning,
weaving and/or dyeing workshops working with 1st to 12th graders. These
workshops cover the history of the art and allow children to have a
hands-on experience actually doing the craft. Please contact
me if you are interested in lessons.
I contribute regularly to the "Alpacas Magazine" and my byline is "Weaver's Wisdom". I write about weaving and usually include patterns. It is always a challenge to come up with new ideas.
This website serves, in addition to my business, as an another avenue of sharing
my passion of the fiber arts and educating people about them.
