It's Play Time!
One often mentioned way to break a creative block is with play. I will be the first to admit that I don’t do enough of this one. And I...
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Sara Nordling
- Feb 22
- 2 min
Keep Making!
A short time ago I put out a request to people for what they did when they were stuck, creatively, to get unstuck and move forward. I...
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Sara Nordling
- Feb 10
- 1 min
Let's Get Creative!
I will be teaching this summer at Complex Weaver's Seminars in Knoxville, Tennessee. One class I am leading is on re-sparking your...
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Sara Nordling
- Sep 8, 2020
- 3 min
Accepting Commissions
Threading the loom for my most recent commission. Some weavers hate doing commission work. I can understand that. I had one client...
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Sara Nordling
- Jan 19, 2020
- 2 min
Recent Developments
I enjoy playing with weave structures. I love visual, and actual, textures. Dyeing yarns and playing with color is fun. I will also...
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Sara Nordling
- Aug 14, 2019
- 2 min
Creative, Creativity ideas...
I have been writing about design for quite some time now. Good design is still important. The elements and principles of design will...
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Sara Nordling
- Jul 12, 2019
- 3 min
Oh the fun we had!
I am back from teaching at MAFA (Mid-Atlantic Fiber Association) conference in Millersville, PA. What a great time! First of all, a...
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Sara Nordling
- Jun 13, 2019
- 3 min
Oops, I skipped a step...
I am currently putting the finishing touches on my design exercises for my workshop at MAFA (Mid-Atlantic Fiber Association) at the end...
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Sara Nordling
- Jan 31, 2019
- 2 min
Upcoming Events
For all my blog post followers, you now have a chance to learn from me in person! I am scheduled to make live appearances on the East and...
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Sara Nordling
- Jan 1, 2019
- 3 min
On Editing
It’s that time of the year. Time when we reflect on the past year, plan for the new year, and make resolutions. Many of us resolve to...
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Sara Nordling
- Oct 4, 2018
- 4 min
Following a design from start to finish
I have been thinking, one thing that may help you all in the design process is to follow my thoughts and processes from start to finish....
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Sara Nordling
- Aug 13, 2018
- 3 min
How "precious" are your hand woven textiles?
As part of my BFA in studio art, I took a ceramics class. On the first day the professor asked us to make a cup/vase/container. We all...
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Sara Nordling
- Jun 21, 2018
- 3 min
On Learning from Others
One of the scarves from Fort Wayne Weavers Guild, Guild Challenge 2018 on color and weave. Recently I had a chance to visit the Weavers...
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Sara Nordling
- May 23, 2018
- 2 min
Time
The last in a series of double weave pick-up images, in progress. I remember as a child, summer lasted forever, or at least it seemed to....
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Sara Nordling
- May 2, 2018
- 12 min
Designing Weavers: Tien Chiu
Tien Chiu's Autumn Splendor Coat. Photo courtesy of the artist. Sara Nordling (SN): Who are you? Tien Chiu (TC): I’m a textile artist,...
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Sara Nordling
- Apr 19, 2018
- 3 min
Bravery
I am taking a brief break from my designing weaver interviews. There will be more coming, they are just waiting for responses from...
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Sara Nordling
- Mar 23, 2018
- 5 min
Designing Weavers: Suzanne Halvorson
Peace Tent design, woven and photographed by Suzanne Halvorson. SN: I first met Suzanne while working on my MFA in studio art at Indiana...
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Sara Nordling
- Mar 13, 2018
- 6 min
Designing Weavers: Lynn Smetko
Winds of Change Scarf and photo by Lynn Smetko. Detail of Winds of Change Scarf SN: I first met Lynn when I was living in Texas. I...
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Sara Nordling
- Feb 27, 2018
- 6 min
Designing Weavers: Peggy Siders
Rug and photo by Peggy Siders. Rug made using and spun karakul wool from her own sheep. Ten shaft rep weave inspired by antique twenty...
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Sara Nordling
- Feb 13, 2018
- 4 min
Designing Weaver: Susie Taylor
Weaving and photo courtesy of Susie Taylor I first encountered Susie through her work. She was working on pleated elements on the...
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