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Handmade bowl cozies will keep your hands your temperature while you bowl remains hot/cold! These 100% cotton cozies are machine washable & microwave safe. Great for soup, oatmeal, reheating leftovers, eating ice cream, and more! Handmade by Dea Logan with salvaged cotton from Ellie Feller's great stash of fabric. Choice of colors and patterns available are in the drop-down list.
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Handmade crochet baby blanket in an acrylic blend yarn featuring color blocks of multi-colors. Soft and snuggly for your favorite little one! Measures approximately 28" x 25" and is very stretchy.
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Learn to weave a fun “bag-ette” with this all-in-one kit by fiber artist Susy Perrine of Woolwich, ME. Using simple techniques you will weave in the round to create a handy small bag, big enough to carry your keys and phone, passport, or other treasure. Susy's handspun and dyed yarn (GORGEOUS by the way!) is extra-bulky and will weave up quickly. Finish by adding the enclosed shoulder strap, felted closure flap, and button. Cotton calico fabric will be included if you wish to add a lining. Your finished little bag will measure about 4.5" wide x 5.5" tall. Included in this full kit are: 60" cord for handle, large eye needle, thread, metal binder clip, rubber band, felt closure flap, fabric lining, and a 4.25" x 12" board loom, and handspun bulk yarn. All colors within each kit coordinate (yarn, felt, cotton, thread, and button.) See photos and drop down menu for color availability. Skills: Beginner, some sewing skills required. Susy is a creative weaver living in Woolwich, Maine. She uses a variety of looms and materials, learning and sharing with others the rich history of textile making. She teaches workshops with us here at Shaker Village in weaving, fiber arts, and trellis building-- her other favorite type of weaving! Susy constructs introspective textiles ranging from handheld, wearable to inhabitable. She studied art at the University of Southern Maine and, for several years, was weaving for Carol Schwartzott, creating a line of textiles that were sold in galleries across the country. Susy was a production weaver for Amy Putansu. She’s worked on large industrial looms including water powered Jacquard and electric powered Dobby looms. She has restored and assembled several barn frame looms.
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Rainbow woven belt with 2 hidden pockets. Made from mercerized cotton by fiber artist Susy Perrine. Rainbow colors of cotton are woven together with a warm brown to create an earthy rainbow colored belt. A fun way to brighten up your wardrobe! Measures 64" long. Machine washable- lay flat to dry. Susy is a creative weaver living in Woolwich, Maine. She uses a variety of looms and materials, learning and sharing with others the rich history of textile making. She teaches workshops with us here at Shaker Village in weaving, fiber arts, and trellis building-- her other favorite type of weaving! Susy constructs introspective textiles ranging from handheld, wearable to inhabitable. She studied art at the University of Southern Maine and, for several years, was weaving for Carol Schwartzott, creating a line of textiles that were sold in galleries across the country. Susy was a production weaver for Amy Putansu. She’s worked on large industrial looms including water powered Jacquard and electric powered Dobby looms. She has restored and assembled several barn frame looms.
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Soft blue woven belt made with the Ikat technique of weaving that creates this beautiful pattern. Ikat is a dyeing technique from Indonesia used to pattern textiles that employs resist dyeing on the yarns prior to dyeing and weaving the fabric. Made from dyed wool by fiber artist Susy Perrine. Measures 3.5" wide x 74" long. Susy is a creative weaver living in Woolwich, Maine. She uses a variety of looms and materials, learning and sharing with others the rich history of textile making. She teaches workshops with us here at Shaker Village in weaving, fiber arts, and trellis building-- her other favorite type of weaving! Susy constructs introspective textiles ranging from handheld, wearable to inhabitable. She studied art at the University of Southern Maine and, for several years, was weaving for Carol Schwartzott, creating a line of textiles that were sold in galleries across the country. Susy was a production weaver for Amy Putansu. She’s worked on large industrial looms including water powered Jacquard and electric powered Dobby looms. She has restored and assembled several barn frame looms.
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Dyed with various methods by Jamie Ribisi-Braley of Auburn, ME, this salvaged antique linen has been given a new life. This beautiful hand-stitched antique linen is made from a wonderfully soft yet textured linen with cotton/linen stitching. The overdye of blue-gray color and iron speckles gives this piece a modern feel while still honoring the handiwork. Features an Art Deco set of 4 flowers in the center with subtle pinks and greens, accented with a gorgeous border. Jamie loves to find handmade pieces that need some love and rescue them. This not only reduces our textile waste in landfills, but honors and continues a tradition of handmade fiber art for the household. Jamie is the Office Manager here at Shaker Village and loves sharing handmade traditional arts across the world. Use with glee and machine wash low, hang to dry. Measures approx 31" x 33"
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Naturally dyed with plant material responsibly foraged at Shaker Village by Jamie Ribisi-Braley of Auburn, ME. This salvaged antique linen has been given a new life and is now a usable one-of-a-kind keepsake of Shaker Village. Dyed with Horse Chestnut immature hulls from the Shakers’ horse chestnut tree that grows on the lawn between the Girls' Shop and the Dwelling House-- that gorgeous pink flowering tree on the roadside. Absolutely stunning hand-embroidered cross-stitch fabric that says "God Bless Our Home" - can be used as a dresser scarf, turned into a pillow, or framed to hang on the wall. Measures 13" x 11". You will receive the exact items shown. Please note that, as this is a vintage fabric upcycled and dyed, there is light wear around the edges. A nice shabby-chic type of textile.
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Handwoven cotton belt with leather tassels by fiber artist, Susy Perrine. Featuring a rainbow of pinks, purples, and blues and accented with Susy's handmade leather tassels. A gorgeous way to brighten up your wardrobe! Measures 2" x 50" plus tassels. Machine washable- lay flat to dry. Susy is a creative weaver living in Woolwich, Maine. She uses a variety of looms and materials, learning and sharing with others the rich history of textile making. She teaches workshops with us here at Shaker Village in weaving, fiber arts, and trellis building-- her other favorite type of weaving! Susy constructs introspective textiles ranging from handheld, wearable to inhabitable. She studied art at the University of Southern Maine and, for several years, was weaving for Carol Schwartzott, creating a line of textiles that were sold in galleries across the country. Susy was a production weaver for Amy Putansu. She’s worked on large industrial looms including water powered Jacquard and electric powered Dobby looms. She has restored and assembled several barn frame looms.
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Stunning does not begin to describe this woven belt or skinny scarf (can be used any way!). The design on this feels like a painting. Made from cotton, silk, wool, and finished with leather tassels by fiber artist, Susy Perrine. Reds, orange, white, and a hint of bright pink with Susy's handmade red leather tassels. A gorgeous way to brighten up your wardrobe! Measures 4" wide x 66" long plus tassels. Very soft materials. Machine washable- lay flat to dry. Susy is a creative weaver living in Woolwich, Maine. She uses a variety of looms and materials, learning and sharing with others the rich history of textile making. She teaches workshops with us here at Shaker Village in weaving, fiber arts, and trellis building-- her other favorite type of weaving! Susy constructs introspective textiles ranging from handheld, wearable to inhabitable. She studied art at the University of Southern Maine and, for several years, was weaving for Carol Schwartzott, creating a line of textiles that were sold in galleries across the country. Susy was a production weaver for Amy Putansu. She’s worked on large industrial looms including water powered Jacquard and electric powered Dobby looms. She has restored and assembled several barn frame looms.
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Hand-printed and dyed by local fiber artist and Shaker Village workshop instructor Mary DeLano. This wall hanging is eco-printed with leaves and plants that Mary picked. Eco-printing is a process where plant materials are placed on specially treated fabric and then steamed to release the pigments in the plants, leaving realistic prints of the plants on the fabric. Wall hanging measures 30" long and 17.5" wide and includes a dowel to keep straight and a hanging string.
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SASH handwoven in Sagadahoc County, ME by fiber artist Susy Perrine. The undulating twill pattern aspires to recreate finger woven sashes of the Mets, descendants of First Nations women and European men, many of whom worked in the fur trade along the waterways of the Great Lakes, the Mississippi and even to the Caribbean. Made in mercerized cotton and wool in bold colors of black, purple, red, orange, and yellow. Can also be used as a scarf. Measures 4.5" wide x 78" long. Susy is a creative weaver living in Woolwich, Maine. She uses a variety of looms and materials, learning and sharing with others the rich history of textile making. She teaches workshops with us here at Shaker Village in weaving, fiber arts, and trellis building-- her other favorite type of weaving! Susy constructs introspective textiles ranging from handheld, wearable to inhabitable. She studied art at the University of Southern Maine and, for several years, was weaving for Carol Schwartzott, creating a line of textiles that were sold in galleries across the country. Susy was a production weaver for Amy Putansu. She’s worked on large industrial looms including water powered Jacquard and electric powered Dobby looms. She has restored and assembled several barn frame looms.
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SASH handwoven in Sagadahoc County, ME by fiber artist Susy Perrine. The undulating twill pattern aspires to recreate finger woven sashes of the Mets, descendants of First Nations women and European men, many of whom worked in the fur trade along the waterways of the Great Lakes, the Mississippi and even to the Caribbean. Made from linen in shades of dark and light purple with white. Measures 82" long without fringe. Can also be worn as a scarf. Susy is a creative weaver living in Woolwich, Maine. She uses a variety of looms and materials, learning and sharing with others the rich history of textile making. She teaches workshops with us here at Shaker Village in weaving, fiber arts, and trellis building-- her other favorite type of weaving! Susy constructs introspective textiles ranging from handheld, wearable to inhabitable. She studied art at the University of Southern Maine and, for several years, was weaving for Carol Schwartzott, creating a line of textiles that were sold in galleries across the country. Susy was a production weaver for Amy Putansu. She’s worked on large industrial looms including water powered Jacquard and electric powered Dobby looms. She has restored and assembled several barn frame looms.
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SASH handwoven in Sagadahoc County, ME by fiber artist Susy Perrine. The undulating twill pattern aspires to recreate finger woven sashes of the Mets, descendants of First Nations women and European men, many of whom worked in the fur trade along the waterways of the Great Lakes, the Mississippi and even to the Caribbean. Made from cotton in shades of red, pink, orange, and white. Measures 6" wide x 86" long without fringe. Can also be worn as a scarf. Susy is a creative weaver living in Woolwich, Maine. She uses a variety of looms and materials, learning and sharing with others the rich history of textile making. She teaches workshops with us here at Shaker Village in weaving, fiber arts, and trellis building-- her other favorite type of weaving! Susy constructs introspective textiles ranging from handheld, wearable to inhabitable. She studied art at the University of Southern Maine and, for several years, was weaving for Carol Schwartzott, creating a line of textiles that were sold in galleries across the country. Susy was a production weaver for Amy Putansu. She’s worked on large industrial looms including water powered Jacquard and electric powered Dobby looms. She has restored and assembled several barn frame looms.
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Ikat Dyed blue wool woven scarf by fiber artist Susy Perrine. Ikat is a dyeing technique from Indonesia used to pattern textiles that employs resist dyeing on the yarns prior to dyeing and weaving the fabric. Made from dyed wool by fiber artist Susy Perrine. Measures 9.5" wide x 96" long without fringe. Super soft and warm. Susy is a creative weaver living in Woolwich, Maine. She uses a variety of looms and materials, learning and sharing with others the rich history of textile making. She teaches workshops with us here at Shaker Village in weaving, fiber arts, and trellis building-- her other favorite type of weaving! Susy constructs introspective textiles ranging from handheld, wearable to inhabitable. She studied art at the University of Southern Maine and, for several years, was weaving for Carol Schwartzott, creating a line of textiles that were sold in galleries across the country. Susy was a production weaver for Amy Putansu. She’s worked on large industrial looms including water powered Jacquard and electric powered Dobby looms. She has restored and assembled several barn frame looms.
