Sley the Dent

Designed and Handwoven by Dawn K Forde

Dawn is a weaver who likes to bring out the whimsy in her handwovens; in either the colors, patterns, or the purpose of the textile.

Each piece she creates is unique in color and design. She is not afraid to ask “what if” of her fibers and looms.

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the red carpet

No, this isn’t a post about the upcoming Oscars. These red carpets don’t require spiky heal shoes. These rugs require bare feet, these red rugs want you to get down and feel the soft goodness. This Etsy-Treasury-West is about a great bunch of red handwoven rugs. Check it out! Black tie not required.

Wet and gray

Dear Weather-maker,
How am I suppose to take photographs of my new handwovens if you won’t stop it with the precipitation? Snow, rain, sleet, snow, rain, sleet make up your mind!
p.s.
Thanks for washing all the road salt off my car.

Treasures galore!

Drying dishes would be a much more enjoyable chore if you had a colorful handwoven towel. Please visit my current Etsy Treasury to see 12 beautiful handwoven towels.

Two Etsy fiber artists have been kind enough to include me in their Treasuries this week. They are both very colorful collections – makes me hopeful for spring!
One is by LilouColours, and the other is by Mirelooms

smile!

Here it is – my first handwoven camera strap. The strap was woven on my inkle loom, of course, of blue cotton yarns. The black tabs are leather, handsewn onto the strap. The strap is adjustable, about 34-67″. This strap and more will soon be available in my Etsy shop.

Handwoven Camera Strap C2

Handwoven hug

Do you have a gift for your sweetie for Valentine’s Day? Why go with the same old thing? Roses die, chocolates are gone too fast, and diamonds are out of the budget.
How about a handwoven hug? A beautiful handwoven scarf. I’ve put together an Etsy Treasury featuring some lovely handwoven scarves that can keep your sweetie cozy and stylish.