Archive for May, 2009

Madras Plaid Rag Rug

Published Date: May 26th, 2009
Category: MWG Posts

I am currently weaving a rug out of Madras plaid that is cut on the bias. Here is a picture of the original material and the rug in progress:

You can read about all of the steps that went into weaving this rug in my blog: http://aahandwovens.blogspot.com/
Andrea

National Treasure in Our Back Yard

Published Date: May 23rd, 2009
Category: MWG Posts

It’s truly amazing that we have at Greenfield Village’s Weaving Shop, a working Jacquard. Thanks to Chris and Richard Jeryan… I’m in awe of what dedication, intellect, research and perseverance in giving visitors a unique opportunity to watch the loom in action. They are producing beautiful pieces. The MWG recently spent the a day at [...]

Beautiful Day at the Village

Published Date: May 22nd, 2009
Category: MWG Posts

It was a great day to enjoy Greenfield Village.  Thank you to Chris and Richard Jeryan for the great tour of the weaving studio and the Jacquard loom.  The following are a couple of the pictures – I will add more when I am back.
Sue L.

GREENFIELD VILLAGE MAPS

Published Date: May 15th, 2009
Category: MWG Posts

Here are three maps ofGreenfieldVillage with key locations marked. CLICK IMAGE ONCE, THEN ONCE ON THE NEW IMAGE TO GET A LARGER IMAGE

New Hobby

Published Date: May 14th, 2009
Category: MWG Posts

Last year I purchased a new camera and expected my photos to be amazing and was very disappointed.  I would have thought better of a Nikon!  Of course it couldn’t be me.  But just in case I am taking a photography class.  Each week we have an assignment to bring in and get critiqued on [...]