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For me, colour and texture rule and most of the inspiration feeding my imagination comes from the natural world. I see knitting as art, as viable as any other, and no matter what the tool or preferred palette, in human hands, magic happens.

Jane

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Home Again. Every exploration leaves me changed


Travel isn't just about having a good time and experiencing new things.  We can do that at home while taking up rollerblading. It's about returning home changed, with minds widened, the connection to our fellow humans broadened, and a deep, satisfying understanding that we are part of a larger world.

For me, inspiration gleaned from my travels will appear in my designs for years to come. Hey, I even went foraging for antique Turkish tassels in the bazaars to creat a Turkey-inspired kit this month. My aim is to capture the mood of the tribal carpets my hosts so proudly displayed throughout this incredible country.


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Posted by Jane on 11/10 at 04:48 AM


Tuesday, November 01, 2011

SILK ROAD TURKEY 2011. Join us for 2012


Here I am in Rome already pining for Turke. we had such a great time! Hey, Silk Road Travellers, I miss you!


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Posted by Jane on 11/01 at 05:00 AM


Friday, October 28, 2011

Turkey: A Feast of Color and Culture


Turkey is one of the cradles of civilization bringing a rich tradition of textiles across the centuries. We Silk Road Turkey travellers have been feasting, literally and figuratively, on a world of wonders…


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Posted by Jane on 10/28 at 11:11 AM


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Recent Comments What a wonderful trip ! And so close-by .... And the time of year is perfect for a visit to Spain! I can see the JT/Amal group gathering around Gehry's Olympic Fish http://www.aviewoncities.com/barcelona/fish.htm - knitting with a view of the Mediterranean Sea - Just wanted to mention that Ryan Air is operating flights from London-Gatwick to Alicante, priced at ca. English Pounds 30. There's a good train connection between Heathrow and Gatwick.

By Lauragais on 2012 01 25
From the entry 'SPAIN & BARCELONA KNITTING RETREAT May 22nd-28th'.

 

 

 

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