Prepping for the League of NH Craftsman Summer Fair; my visual artist statement; a tribute to my Dad.
League of NH Craftsmen Annual Fair 2021
Author: Kate Kilgus
Kate Kilgus is a handweaver from Harrisville, New Hampshire specializing in heirloom-quality table linens, fine wearables, and handwoven wool accessories. Weaving workshop instructor. University of Michigan alum. Avid vegetable and herb gardener. She like polka dots, birds, and berries.
Merino in May
Sneak a peek at the merino shawls I'm weaving for the League of NH Craftsmen Summer Fair, August 7-15, 2021.
Spring weaving
Whig Rose overshot variations, weaving merino shawls, and other Springtime chatter from Harrisville, NH.
Do Something New : sewing patterns for handwoven fabric
Adventures in pattern design and sewing with my handwoven wool fabric.
A Ginny’s Coat Tote and Diamonds in the Kitchen
Sewing the Shapely Tote by Diane Spencer Ogg with my handwoven wool; new kitchen towels.
Hello, Spring
Handwoven wool clutch in toffee and signs of Spring here in Kate's home-based weaving studio in Harrisville, NH.
We’re runnin’ on the sun!
Our new solar array (YAY!), sewing with handwoven fabrics, and a new print-at-home pattern for rigid heddle weavers.
Sewing pattern progression; in praise of plain weave
Evolution of a sewing pattern for handwoven fabric. What's on Kate's floor loom, and rigid heddle weaving.
Beaming long warps
Kate's tips for managing long warps while beaming. New kitchen towels on the loom.
Loon on the loom; summer and winter weaving pattern
Weaving loon-inspired cloth. A new, print-at-home PDF pattern for weavers, summer and winter placemats.
