The Weaving Garden made it to television this past weekend, on Central Texas Gardener (KLRU in Austin). We were extremely fortunate with the weather when this was taped last March/April. We had been having a lot of rain and this was scheduled on what seems like the only dry day for weeks. Here is a link to the show, if you are interested in viewing.
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Front porch weaving needed a facelift, so I got busy yesterday while the weather was nice and warm, albeit a little windy. The horizontal warp is nylon twine and the weaving itself is done in brightly colored tulle ribbon. Below: Last year's tree weaving was pretty much destroyed by recent high winds, so it, too, gets a new look. The structure, as with the front porch weaving, is nylon twine and the weaving itself is made from various inexpensive yarns wound into balls.
Baby has arrived and Mama and Papa are simply delighted. Kind of a wet welcome they are receiving in their new home. Measurements: Ear to ear 2.5” Around head, under ears 12” Feet, 2.5” high, 5” circumference Height, ground to top of back 8” Space between legs (belly) 3” Circumference around midsection 18: Around the neck 12.5” Base of neck to base of tail 9” Sheep with Head Up: Around the neck 20" Ear to ear across the top 7" Around the head (as if for a hat) 17" Base of neck to tail 14" Height, ground to top of back 14" Feet 3.5" tall, 6-6.25" around Space between feet (belly) 7" or so. Sheep with Head Down: Around the neck 20" Base of neck to tail 18" Height, ground to top of back 15" Feet 3.5" tall, 6-6.25" around Space between feet (belly) 6" or so. When Baby arrives, those measurements will be posted as well. Thank you in advance to all who might participate! I cannot wait to see what you come up with. “Dress the Sheep” Contest, running now through the end April 30, 2013. Entries must be received by that date and winner will be announced May 3rd. Note: I have only run one other contest before and that was “Name the Megado,” so please bear with me, as I’m making this up as I go! :-) If you have any suggestions in that regard, please send me a PM. Rules: Create one or more items of clothing for the sheep, can be woven, knitted, crocheted, or felted. Item suggestions: saddle blanket, sweater, wrap, scarf, hat, booties, that sort of thing. I’m completely open to any other suggestions and will provide specific measurements, if more are needed to complete the intended project. Winner will, of course, received a very nice prize. Winner will have a choice of several items including hand-dyed yarn, hand-dyed fiber, un-dyed fiber, un-dyed yarn, or a finished product made by me. Prize will be mailed to the winner within a week of announcement of the winner. Is there anything else you need to know? Oh yes, I will be working on something for the Sheep as well, more than likely in the Saori style. Entries become the property of Kendrick Kreations (If for some reason, you would like your submission returned, please email me.) Sheep will be photographed in their new clothes/accessories and photograph sent to the artist and posted on line in various forums. Of course, credit will be given to the creator. I think this will be fun, don’t you?! Thank you and have a great week! Lydia
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