It’s been a busy spring so far—full of workshops, writing, and woolly beasts. Here are a few highlights: I had such a wonderful time teaching with Nancy Bush in March. It was a full weekend of spinning, knitting, and embroidering Estonian-inspired handcoverings. Nancy brought a breath-taking pile of embroidered textiles which she has collected during her … More Have wheel, will travel…
When I visited Estonia several years ago, I fell head over heels in love with the embroidered textiles I saw in museums and private collections. Estonian embroidery can be found on woven fabrics like linen shirt collars and cuffs, fulled woolen coverlets, and aprons. Other examples adorn knitted pieces, such as mittens, gloves, and the button bands on fitted … More Estonian Island Weekend with Nancy Bush and Kate Larson
Feb 20, 2014 webinar — Register Online. I’m happy to announce my upcoming webinar: How to Make Dorset Buttons. Join me on February 20, 2014 at 1pm EST. These special buttons have a fascinating history. For three hundred years, intricately patterned buttons were produced in Dorset, England. Most often, … More How to Make Dorset Buttons
I’m excited to announce my upcoming Interweave webinar! The webinar format is really interesting, and I have had a wonderfully creative time thinking about how to use this medium to its best advantage. The webinar experience goes like this: I create a powerpoint presentation chock-full of images and descriptions of how I spin the yarns … More A Spinner’s Guide to Colorwork Knitting
Kate Larson Textiles 