Loretta Busch – Weaver

Loretta Busch – Weaver

Loretta Busch – Weaver's Blog – A Life Hanging By A Thread

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  • Process keeping a sketchbook

    Process keeping a sketchbook

    Drawing, keeping a sketchbook for random ideas, and planning projects. There is always pen and paper or you can use an App.

    Loretta Busch – exploring fibre art

    2022-11-27
    blog
    floor loom, handmade, handwoven, sketchbook, weaver, weaving
  • Circular Looms

    Circular Looms

    Circular looms can be a fun way to add floral embellishments and surface variety to woven scarves or tapestries.

    Loretta Busch – exploring fibre art

    2022-12-06
    blog
    creative process, handmade, handwoven, weaver, weaving
  • Broken Threads

    Broken Threads

    There have been (damaged) broken threads this week.

    Loretta Busch – exploring fibre art

    2022-12-06
    blog
    creative process, floor loom, handmade, handwoven, weaver, weaving
  • Fibre Alternatives

    Fibre Alternatives

    These are some alternative fibres I have in my stash that I’m planning to try weaving one day. Recycled saris, thick cotton cord, raffia, & ribbons.

    Loretta Busch – exploring fibre art

    2022-12-06
    blog
    cotton, creative process, floor loom, handmade, handwoven, linen, weaving, wool
  • Loom Connect

    Loom Connect

    On the jack floor loom, the harnesses are connected to the treadles. That connection can be altered based on the kind of pattern I want to create.

    Loretta Busch – exploring fibre art

    2022-12-06
    blog
    floor loom, handmade, handwoven, weaver, weaving
  • Surface Texture

    Surface Texture

    Surface. This sample I inherited. It’s a 😋teaser of textural surfaces I hope one day to create. In the studio, I’m still sorting out weaving wool. Decided I could get used to working with a mask with wool. After all, I now have a few years of practice wearing them. 😅🙄😷 What adjustments have you […]

    Loretta Busch – exploring fibre art

    2022-12-05
    blog
    floor loom, handmade, handwoven, weaver, weaving
  • Stitch

    Stitch

    Stitching weavings together 🪡🧵the stack of weavings made while traveling. Yes, travel weaving is a thing.😋

    Loretta Busch – exploring fibre art

    2022-12-05
    blog
    handmade, handwoven, weaver, weaving
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Artist – Loretta Busch

Hello from the
Acadian Coast of
New Brunswick, Canada

My 30+ year career as an artist is layered with many creative trails, including
graphic designer, painter, printmaker, potter, business owner & workshop facilitator.

In this blog, I share my weaving journey. I hope that my experience as a fearless creative can provide you with the foundation to confidently begin exploring the craft of weaving

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