by StaceyHB | Dec 29, 2013 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Travel, Weaving
Happy New Year to everyone, and I do hope that 2014 will be really wonderful in your weaving/textile lives whatever else life throws at us in the coming year! A big thank you to everyone who has sent messages hoping everything is well with me and mine, especially as I...
by StaceyHB | Feb 17, 2013 | Art, Education, Life, Publications, Travel
A beautiful February day, a cheap train ticket to London, 4 possible exhibitions we wanted to visit – an exciting prospect!! But beware! If you go to London at a weekend (let alone a school holiday weekend!), check with London Transport before you make your...
by StaceyHB | Dec 16, 2012 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Philosophy, textiles, Travel, Weaving
Although the Xmas period is generally one of crazy activity, I always like to warp up my loom so that, when I need recharging, I can disappear into the Loom Room and do a little weaving! You know that lull between the excesses of Christmas and the indulgence of New...
by StaceyHB | Dec 2, 2012 | Education, Life, Teaching, textiles, Weaving
I’ve had a number of requests for advice on what looms to get as Xmas presents in the past couple of months, so I thought I’d put some of the responses in a blog for anyone to access. First thoughts were – lucky people having someone wanting to buy...
by StaceyHB | Nov 11, 2012 | Art, Education, Life, textiles, Weaving
It’s paper-writing time again at university. It’s always a challenge to write a concise, informative, balanced and provocative paper and this year is no exception. But a few days ago, I suddenly realised just how much I’ve learnt and absorbed whilst...
by StaceyHB | Oct 28, 2012 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Philosophy, Teaching, Travel, Weaving
Well, aren’t the autumnal (fall, for my US readers!) colours absolutely stunning this year? I’ve been on several journeys of late, and the hardest part has been keeping my eyes on the road instead of on the trees!!! The variety of oranges, yellows, reds,...
