Syd's Threads

Triangular weaving in progress. This piece and others debuted at the Smithsonian craft show April 22-26!

I'm so excited to share that my brand new Blue Morpho butterfly-inspired project is featured in the Spring 2026 issue of Handwoven Magazine today! Want to create one yourself? You can grab a Blue Morpho table runner or scarf kit right on my website.

I had such a fantastic tim teaching a weekend workshop for the Seattle Weaver Guild! I showed the students how to break out of the usual rectangular weaving patterns, and they really had a great time. Mixing art with weaving can push a lot of weavers beyond their comfort zones, and it was such a bright spot during what was otherwise a pretty tough weekend in the USA. It was inspiring to see these women stretch their design and weaving muscles and create such unique shapes on their looms.

This year, I am really focusing on sharing my journey of creating artwork more openly. During the winter solstice, I set 13 intentions, and each night I burned one of them. The very last one I pulled out on January 2 is the one I am fully responsible for—“Be bold in sharing my story of art”!

Honestly, that might have been the toughest one to face. I’ve often hesitated to share because I’m not even totally sure why—I just know I want to try letting go of some of that fear. So here I am, figuring out how to embrace that challenge and see where this journey takes

One of my favorite things about shaped edges is how they bring movement into the cloth and exposed unwoven yarn— like the various flight patterns of birds and the flutter of falling leaves.

In this workshop, we’ll explore:
• shaped edges that stay secure and intentional
• connecting forms vs letting them stand alone
• hands-on practice from simple to expressive
• space to experiment, supported at your own pace

All skill levels welcome — I’ll meet you right where you are.

If your weaving wants more curiosity and less perfection, I would love to weave alongside you.

📅 2-day workshop — registration open now at the Seattle Weavers Guild.

There’s a moment in weaving when the cloth reminds us that it doesn’t have to stay inside the lines — and that’s exactly what this upcoming workshop is about. 🌿

I’m opening registration for “Beyond Rectangles: Shaped Edges in Weaving,” a two-day, hands-on exploration where we let the edges wander, curve, dip, and surprise us.

Whether you’re newer to weaving or have years at the loom, if you can dress a loom, you’re ready to join me on this creative detour.

📅 January 24-25
✨ Limited spots — I keep these workshops intimate so everyone gets attention.

If your weaving practice is asking for something a little braver… this is a beautiful place to begin.

Save your spot through the link in my bio
Seattle Weavers' Guild