Random Beading
Just some photos of beading over the years, mostly pieces I still wear. Aquene, Cher Continue reading Random Beading
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Random Fiber Art
Long ago cross-stitich And who they were stitched for! Aquene, Cher Continue reading Random Fiber Art
Milkweed Processing
Last month, with the help of many others, I extracted fibers from milkweed stalks to use in weaving projects. The stalks were harvested between late October and early January from various places, including my yard. One should wait until the stalks are black before harvesting. For some reason, the milkweed stalks in my yard didn’t blacken until January, when I finally cut them down. I … Continue reading Milkweed Processing
my new hat
My friend Anika Lopes from Ancestral Bridges is also a talented milliner. She gifted me with this beautiful hand-stitched hat yesterday. I added the beaded-on-birch bark hat band. I think I’ll wear it both ways! Aquene, Cher Continue reading my new hat
Mini-Weaving Kits
I recently purchased some mini-weaving kits on Etsy. I’m fascinated by weaving and how a person can generate so much beauty with fibers. Here is the kit – Here are my first 2 tries with the kit- Continue reading Mini-Weaving Kits
My New Dolls
I recently attended two doll workshops at an exhibit with the National Black Doll Museum of History & Culture at the Jean McDonough Arts Center in Worcester, MA. Both dolls are still unfinished but I hope to complete them soon. Here are my dolls made at the – Spirit Doll-Making Workshop The Art of the African Wrap Doll Workshop . Continue reading My New Dolls
Finally finishing old projects
I made this ribbon skirt some years ago for a women’s full moon ceremony. It was the first ribbon skirt that I sewed and it has a few flaws that are better covered up. So I made a light pink overlay so I could wear it with confidence. I began this wall hanging more than 20 years ago. I found it wrapped in tissue in … Continue reading Finally finishing old projects
Cheryll Toney Holley 