I don't have a huge following but it makes me feel good if even one person gets something out of this blog. It's so important for us Swedish weavers to share information, projects, and styles. One of my followers contacted me and gave me the website of a lady named Dawn who sells, among other things, monks cloth in a variety of colors. Her website is monksclothlady.com and I will definitely be placing some orders once I get to Florida this winter.
It's become more difficult for S.W. to purchase monks cloth in colors since Walmart stopped stocking it. Joann's Fabrics will order it for you but you have to order a bolt of the same color. Dawn will sell a single yard if that's what is wanted so I'm glad to have found her. Her prices seem fair, too.
Now, I don't know Dawn and am not trying to drive up her business but I'll continue to pass on any information that will help Swedish weavers.
I just found this blog and you have beautiful examples. Where do you find your patterns and how do you decide what colors to use?
ReplyDeleteMonk's cloth is 100% cotton and has to be washed/pre-shrunk anyway so might as well dye it in colors you prefer.
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better by the time this reaches you.
Look for Sandra's Stitches - she sells to Dawn.
I just saw this type of craft for the first time at a fair two days ago and I ran across your blog while looking for information. This is beautiful work! Thank you for sharing. If Dawn is still selling, I will definitely look her up. I've been a cross-stitcher, but I"m looking to branch out and Hardanger looks a bit out of my league. I'd love to try this out!
ReplyDeleteI love this craft so much that I continue to do projects to sell even though I know I'll be lucky to earn the cost of fabric and yarn. I just love seeing the beautiful item come into being. My advice is to start with a table runner but I know that, once started, you'll be hooked forever!
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