Mid Winter Get Away
Home from another retreat -the Crossroads Weavers Guild’s 24th Annual Mid Winter Get Away in Okemos, Michigan. I was a little apprehensive about going through Chicago, under Lake Michigan and across Michigan in February – but the weather was amazing. With temperatures in the 60s, it was more like spring!
And the event wonderful. Basket classes and mini classes of all kinds kept the weaving room buzzing from early til late. Meals were catered in and delicious. And the weekend provided lots of opportunities to visit with new friends and old. With everything under one roof, there was no reason to leave the hotel and conference center until the event was over. If you have never attended the Mid Winter Get Away, put it on your bucket list!
I taught three classes – first off ZOE
This is always an intense class – so much to do and so much to learn.
But, ohh did their baskets turn out lovely!!
Saturday, we wove my new basket, Farmer’s Market. Linda did the Inca Twill on hers.
Cindy and everyone else did a beautiful, but simpler twill.
This pattern is now available in my pattern store. Find it here.
And then we wove Twines and Braids. This basket is all technique. A great way to perfect the step up and the four strand braid.
Find the Twines and Braids pattern here and click on these links to see my step up tutorial and the four strand braid tutorial.
It was a great event- lots of good people, lots of laughter, and lots of good food – and the cookies, oh my!! Next year will be their 25th! Its sure to be impressive! Plan to attend!
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It was wonderful to finally meet you and be in your class. Thanks for the tutorials; they are really helpful.
I enjoyed having you in class April. Did you finish Twines and Braids?
I love the Black and Tan. I would like to buy an Olmas biscuit basket kit. Do you have any available?
I don’t have any right now, but I may have some Oma’s Biscuit Basket Kits (with warming stones) in June. I will be making some up for a June event so check back with me in early June.
My favorite color combination for ZOE is the red and black, but black and tan is coming up as the favorite in most classes!
It was such fun and thank you Annetta, for teaching me something I’ve never been able to get!!! It was so great learning from you and looking forward to the market class in April!!
It was fun having you in class – twice! 🙂 See you at SFWR!
My first class with you. I knew you were a really good and patient teacher but you are also pretty funny Class was so enjoyable, finished my basket and learned a lot.
It was fun to have you in class Judy, I am glad you enjoyed yourself!