tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post1174479487735489256..comments2023-11-17T03:50:24.606-05:00Comments on <a href="http://www.velmabolyard.com">Wake Robin</a> : pagesVelma Bolyardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446502295849533888noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-92095253709047384312010-07-07T10:23:22.063-04:002010-07-07T10:23:22.063-04:00thanks lisa, and welcome kit! i have made paper fr...thanks lisa, and welcome kit! i have made paper from milkweed bast fiber, field retted, several times. this summer i plan to make some from freshly gathered stalks. i have also spun the fiber for cordage and the floss in a fine yarn! i am totally UP for teaching for your guild, but it would be expensive just to get me there! send me an email-Velma Bolyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12446502295849533888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-91171574324274714842010-07-07T09:39:07.036-04:002010-07-07T09:39:07.036-04:00That is beautiful. There is nothing as rich as nat...That is beautiful. There is nothing as rich as natural plant dyes, I am convinced. The JPP items you shared on your last post are also gorgeous. My favorite art supply store in St. Paul carries some of their handmade kozo -- such a strong and receptive surface. Have you ever made paper from milkweed pods? Maple seeds? Now that I've conquered the comment problems (i think it was Firefox) I won't be able to restrain myself here! Your work is gorgeous. Perhaps you could consider teaching a class at the textile center of minnesota where we have a VERY active weaving guild! And many lovely urban yet wild places to wander and gather....Kithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17274191523160882071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528563144963903992.post-20607619530397040362010-07-07T00:20:28.148-04:002010-07-07T00:20:28.148-04:00che bello!che bello!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07175115272437437064noreply@blogger.com