Gingerlocks Handwovens

Ok, first thing first! THE HOODS ARE IN!! Just got back from the farmers market and we got a half flat which will be eaten in no time. Think I need to get some shortbread and make some whipped cream.

Second, I want to support some friends of my son who are at LO’s Young Entrepreneur booths at the farmers market and putting their art out there. So proud of you guys - I know that can be scary! Keep up the good work. We have a small neighbor with a birthday coming up and I got this adorable bracelet from and a little dish for her to keep her treasures in from .waxman.

Being an introvert getting out in the world and trying to be an extrovert can be pretty tiring, but as a fiber artist getting out in the world brings joys I never thought possible. Like when people come to your little shop/ booth and share something about themselves that relates to what you have made. These two people shared with me that they had tattoos that matched some of my creations and that brought such joy to me. We are all sharing parts of ourselves when we connect over conversations. This is part of community building and it is one reason I lGathering Of The Guilds Showspdx so much. I am always so grateful to take part and feel that community and all of the good vibes. I am so grateful to everyone who stopped by and shared a piece of yourself with me even though I didn’t get a photo. I am so appreciative of you all.

I am also so appreciative to my family for helping set up, run, and tear down my booth. Most people don’t see the support system behind the artist, but it is there and I am so lucky mine is so strong. Couldn’t do it without you all. Thank you to all of my friends fromportlandhandweaversguildd and the for being awesome and supportive aisle mates. And thank you to the support from my friendPneuma Glasss - loved seeing you at the show!

My next in person show will be in November with the Portland Handweavers (13-14 NovemberMultnomah Arts Center Associationx) and that will probably be my last show for a year. I am planning to graduate from my BFA program next Spring and GOTG might be too much at that time with projects and different things coming due. I will keep you posted on any upcoming events, so stay tuned! Look for me there in 2028 though!

One last massive thank you. My heart is so full.

I have a kiddo graduating this spring and I can‘t even with it all. I swear he was only born last week! I wanted to do something special for him and his friend group and I came up with the idea of doing special bands they can wear with their caps and gowns. Each kid told me which color they wanted and each stripe represents one of them. I think I might need to embellish them with a little something more, but I am loving the way these are coming out so far. I am not sure if it is saving me time weaving 2 at a time or not, but it looks pretty cool!

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8/4 cotton from and woven on my Megado.

We are back at it today. Come see us at the at the from 10a-6p. I am showing with the at the end of the aisle. Would love to see you all.

Also make sure to swing by the Glass a guild to check out work by my friend . Johnnie makes really beautiful things and he allows us to hear the ocean from Portland!

Tomorrow is the first day of Gathering of the Guilds! The dream team (thanks mom & dad!) and I just got my booth set up so come see me! I am down the aisle with the Portland Bead Society sign. It is going to be great and there are so many beautiful things to look at (and maybe take home with you!).