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Susan Alvey
I have always loved fiber arts. Starting as a kid, I knitted small blankets, sewed doll clothes, and wove potholders – hundreds of them. Later I sewed my kids’ clothes, and my own, as well as tableware and draperies. But it was not until later in adulthood that I discovered my joy of weaving.
As the story goes, it started with a New Year’s Eve party, where the hostess invited us each to declare something new that we would engage in for at least the next five years. I took it to heart and searched for a way to build on my past fiber experience. I found a wonderful weaving teacher in Waltham MA, who introduced me to drafting, weave structures, all the weaving equipment, and more. That was nearly fifteen years ago. Through her I also discovered a weaving community and these people have become great friends and inspiration. Once past the mechanics of weaving, I could immerse myself into the artistry of weaving: color, pattern, texture, and fibers.
And that is where I still find myself – exploring through the endless possibilities of weaving threads over and under each other. Every new technique I learn comes with a wish list of dozens of possible projects. And that is the joy of it. I will never exhaust all the possibilities.
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![]() New wool rug in the studio | ![]() A new wool silk cowel - perfect for a slightly chilly day | ![]() A new set of all-cotton bath mitts |
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![]() It has been a phase of pinks and purples in this collection of new scarves | ![]() This wool silk scarf is full of movement. | ![]() A wool silk zipper bag to add to the collection |
![]() Bright wool silk scarf ready for Valentine's Day | ![]() Absorbant Cotton / cottolin kitchen towels | ![]() Abstract skyline T-shirt rug |
![]() Hand-dyed silk scarf | ![]() Boston Skyline rug SOLD | ![]() Cottom wine-bottle holders |
![]() Abstract red surprise T-shirt rug | ![]() 100% silk scarf - soft and luxurious | ![]() Soap mitts - ready to add some luxury to your bath |
![]() New series of wool rugs | ![]() Linen table runner | ![]() Linen dinner napkins. These sold at Rocky Neck Art Cultural Center in November |
![]() Linen table runners | ![]() Diamonds Table Runner | ![]() All-wool rug |
![]() Cotton and Tencel Scarf | ![]() Colorful wool rug SOLD | ![]() Ombre green wool rug SOLD |
![]() Handwoven checkerboard | ![]() This blanket will echo your love for a special baby | ![]() An overshot shawl - this will keep someone cozy on a cool summer evening |
![]() Alpaca silk scarf, warm and lightweight | ![]() Wrap yourself in alpaca with this cozy scarf | ![]() Alpaca silk scarf |
![]() Colorful kitchen towels now on the floor, with more to come. | ![]() Skyline rug - and it is woven with T-shirts SOLD | ![]() Abstract skyline rug SOLD |
![]() Casserole cozies | ![]() Silk purse | ![]() Easy tote bag SOLD |
![]() Three new warm & washable blankets SOLD | ![]() Washable wool throw SOLD | ![]() T-shirt rug- tapestry style - Sold |
![]() Rug woven from T-shirts | ![]() T-shirt rug | ![]() T-shirt rug |
![]() Skyline rug - Sold | ![]() Striped rug | ![]() Newly added beach mat in cotton and wood |
![]() colorful cotton rug, made of t-shirts | ![]() Linen Table runner- one remaining | ![]() mop cotton rug, hand dyed SOLD |
![]() SOLD: Boston skyline rug | ![]() an array of scarves | ![]() wool purple rug 3 |
![]() Sold: green wool rug | ![]() A sample for a new wool rug | ![]() Sold: Wool rug |
![]() Sold: All wool rugs | ![]() Summer & Winter table runner - Sold | ![]() Hand-dyed silk scarf |
![]() hand-dyed silk scarf aqua | ![]() Wool and wool-silk scarf | ![]() silk and wool ruffle scarf - Sold |
![]() Sold: Wool blanket | ![]() Extra large and colorful dishtowels - Sold | ![]() wool silk scarves |
![]() Wool silk scarf | ![]() Sold: Double weave placemats | ![]() Wool-silk scarf |
![]() Sold: colorful cottolin kitchen towels | ![]() Sold: Hand-dyed silk shawl | ![]() Fringed wool scarf |
![]() SOLD Bamboo double weave shawl | ![]() Wool-silk scarf | ![]() Cotton scarf |
![]() Hand-dyed mop cotton rug on the loom | ![]() Sold: Hand-dyed mop cotton rug | ![]() Sold: Double weave placemats |
![]() SOLD Customized bamboo scarf | ![]() Sold: Cotton twill blanket | ![]() Wool, silk, and mohair scarf |
![]() Alpaca blanket NFS | ![]() Mousam Falls wool blanket | ![]() Sold: Cotton dishtowels |
![]() Wool silk scarf | ![]() NFS Christmas stocking | ![]() Twill blanket and pillow NFS |
![]() Red wool silk scarf | ![]() Wool silk and mohair scarf |
