Friday, September 1, 2017

Spring Weaving Challenge Follow Up

 
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Back in March of 2016, I hosted a Spring Weaving Challenge over on Facebook; in the Circle Weaving group. On June 4, 2016, I updated a call to post all Final Entries. 
 
Below is the amazing Fiber Artistry of the following participants--who presented completed Weavings:
  • Saskia Bongers-Slager
  • Mary Jeanne Goss
  • Julienne Hanson
  • Kathryn Olson
  • And myself, Laura Abbott
But first---- here is a brief reminder of the Challenge. The following photo ended up within a specified search result, and it captured my Creative Heart. Almost immediately the lyrics of a very old song [The Windmills of Your Mind, by Dusty Springfield], echoed through my mind:
"... like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel---Never ending or beginning on an ever spinning reel."
As I had mentioned in a recent blog post, it had never been my intention to be away from blogging for so long a period of time. Within the specifics of this Challenge, I had promised a FollowUp blog post; and--- before I move on to the Autumnal Circle Weaving Handbag Weave-A-Long, it is only fair that I create the promised Gallery. 

I apologize profusely, for being so SHAMEFULLY late in creating it.
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Gallery

It is my pleasure to present the wonderfully-inspired Fiber Artistry of the Spring Weaving Challenge 2016.

Saskia Bongers-Slager

Mary Jeanne Goss
Julienne Hanson
Kathryn Olson

Laura Abbott
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You are more than welcome to visit the Facebook Spring Weaving Challenge 2016  Discussion page for more photos and information shared by the above featured Fiber Artists. Look for the periodic updates on their progress; the materials used; and what inspired their interpretations.

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HeartSong Studio Entry Gallery
 
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The Inspiration

In closing, I'd like to share a little more information about the artist and sculptor: Spencer Byles.
 
 
A Year in a French Forest
The Magical Forest Sculptures of Spencer Byles

I hope you will join me, and other talented Weavers, for my next hosted Challenge.

In the meantime
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Bye for now, and Blessings~
And Happy Weaving!