A Week to remember: The Norwegian Textile Symposium in Skien Magnhild Peggy Jones Gilje describes a meeting packed with programs and classes on traditional textile techniques. Viking Weaving on Minnesota’s North Shore Holly Hildebrandt is enthusiastic about a class at North House Folk School from Melba Granlund. She made her own warp-weighted loom. Walborg Nickelsen: A Designer Influenced by Frida Hansen The mystery designer of transparent tapestries in three museums is identified through searching the archives of the Norsk Folkemuseum. From WOW! to HOW?: Weaving at the Karin Larsson Exhibit Volunteers from the Weavers Guild of Minnesota demonstrated rag rug weaving at the American Swedish Institute. Guiding Students to a Satisfying Outcome: An Interview with Christine Novotny on Teaching Rölakan A weaving student became a weaving teacher, passing on a traditional Swedish weaving technique. Weaving is Life: An Exhibit of the Weaving of Marta Kløve Juuhl Marta Kløve Juuhl's accomplishments during her long career as a weaver were celebrated at Ullveka -- Wool Week. Skillbragd Puzzles: Overshot Coverlets in the Vesterheim Collection Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Curator Laurann Gilbertson ponders the weave structures of coverlets in the museum. Tribute to Anne Kjellberg, 1945 – 2024 Norway’s museum community lost a leading figure in the world of textiles, costume and textile history with the passing of Anne Kjellberg in July of 2024. 2024 National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition See the ribbon winners in this exhibition that showcases the self-expression of contemporary artists who create folk art rooted in Norwegian traditions. Heather Torgenrud's new book includes numerous charts and gorgeous photos. Book Review: Winter Knitting for Little Sweethearts This marvelous compendium of sweaters, caps, onesies, mittens and more is a pleasure to peruse and includes clear instructions. Nordic News and Notes – October 2024 An article and exhibits past, present, and upcoming.
Norwegian Textile Letter
