Slowly, slowly, we are weaving a wonderful rhythm into our days together, home-educating in an anthrophosophically-inspired manner.
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| a foot measure? hmmm.... |
Phoebe has been working away at a beautifully-coloured and textured piece of weaving - making her very own cloth by weaving. Here she is measuring the fringing, to make sure both ends are even - I like how 'bodilly-involved' she is able to get - feet, too!
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| trimming very carefully - using Mamas 'special sewing shears' |
Jo - Phoebe said you'd want her to come and show you what she made using her pack of 'hand painted wool fleece' - so here it is, minus the face-to-face contact! Jo at indigo inspirations magics up the most beautiful, luscious combinations of hand-painted wool and yarn and fleece - to name just a tiny handful of all the goodness that emanates from her 'hive'.
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| dark, fluffy blob is the sublime 'Rosie' |
After previously struggling our way together through another (much more complicated and unnecessary) method of weaving, we struck upon this beautifully simple, handcrafted weaving kit made by Paula Cordeiro of eco textile studio. It's called a backstrap weaving kit. We chose to use the wool fleece, which we split more thinly, instead of using yarn, which we tried before. I have learnt through this experience how much Phoebe likes to have a result showing quickly for her motivation and enthusiasm to remain ignited.
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| my hands made this |
I have been learning about temperaments and I believe she is a combination of two I had not really previously thought were 'her', until I've done so much reading now and observing her whilst thinking about this - very interesting stuff. (Oh - and not to mention the enlightening moments I've been having in regards to my own unique and peculiar behaviours!!!)
What have your hands been busy making lately?
Wow that is stunning Phoebe.....I love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe miss you over here but it looks like you are all having fun and keeping very busy....hope you can come for a visit one day.
xoxoxoxo Jo
Phoebe's rather understated reply is "Thanks" - perfectly adequate. Quietly pleased you love it! We miss you too and we are having fun and keeping very busy - we will come for a visit and when you're in this neck of the woods, you are MOST welcome - just bought a sweet caravan and will have even more places to accommodate! xoxoxoxo Wendy hello to all your beautiful family x!
DeleteLove it (: I clicked on the link to the weaving kit and can't for the life of me figure out how to order it. How'd you go about getting yours?
ReplyDeleteWe, too, have started reading about temperaments. Very interesting stuff, yes?
Hi What Darlin'?, hmmm...see what you mean! We happened across Paula whilst still living in Northern New South Wales and found her at a local market, where we made our purchase. I would think to try sending her an e-mail through the contact link/form on that website...fingers crossed! It is a great kit and so easy and there are step-by-step instruction DVD's online -which makes it a breeze, too. Good luck and thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteOh - and yes - temperaments is a fascination subject area to delve into, agreed!
Thanks!
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