“Inspired by prayer flags on the mountainsides of Tibet,” says guild member Linda, “I wanted a tribute to my mom and chose to weave a prayer flag with her favorite saying:  ‘No good deed goes unpunished.’” Linda’s love of DWPU grew into weaving prayer flags, banners, table runners, and zines (an origami-folded book).  Building on the basics of DWPU led to weaving three layers for three colors, and learning split-shed weaving from Deb Silver.  Linda has developed a different method for DWPU that was featured in Complex Weavers Journal (2020) and Handwoven Magazine (2012).  It is this unique method that she will share with us in her presentation. As an added treat, Linda invites you to stay after the meeting to see her double weave pickup techniques on the loom for a short demonstration (in person only).

The Guild welcomes visitors. The Illinois Prairie Weavers Guild was organized in 1949 to promote and advance hand weaving. We come together to teach, encourage, and inspire one another. We share knowledge and resources, and provide the opportunity to learn from experienced weavers. Members come from the western suburbs and Chicago. The guild is open to anyone interested in weaving.

Physical Meeting Location: Congregation Etz Chaim, 1710 S. Highland Avenue, Lombard, IL. Modified Zoom: listen, watch only. Register before Saturday, March 11, to receive a link to the meeting. www.illinoisprairieweavers.org/programs. Meetings subject to change without notice; please check our website, www.illinoisprairieweavers.org; also for additional information on our meetings, updates on location, type (in-person, modified Zoom), and Covid requirements.