The latest from Sunshine Bay

Here is the latest work from Peg's loom.

And a selection on her wall at the moment.

When Peg is not weaving she still keeps her fingers busy - and she just loves those multi-coloured yarns, especially if they have bobbles!

A Meeting of Like Minds . . . with lunch!

On Friday 16 January Peg was "At Home" to a group of friends who all have an interest in the Arts in some form . . . textiles, ceramics, writing, and various other forms of "making stuff."  An amazing array of baskets and containers produced an even more amazing lunch which was enjoyed by all in between many conversations with intervals to admire Peg's work and the enchanting view from her picture windows.  Here is a pictorial record of the afternoon.

An enjoyable day in an inspirational setting. Thank you Peg.

Happy New Year !

 What better way to start the new year than being part of an exhibition. Summer Selection is a display of handweaving from four members of the Professional Weavers' Network who live around the Top of the South Island. Peg contributed these four pieces, all in silver-grey tones but all incorporating the wonderful textures and colours that she loves.

The exhibition is at Fibre Spectrum in Trafalgar Street, Nelson and the other participants are Sue Broad from Nelson, Jane Clark from Mapua and Rose Pelvin from Blenheim. It will continue for the whole of January though pieces may disappear during the month as sales are made, so see it soon!

End of Year Update

 This is on Peg's wall at present and catches the eye of anyone entering the room. It may have been on the blog before but it is so pretty it deserves to be seen again.

 Peg's new work is in a completely different colour range from what we have seen before and incorporates some fascinating yarns and ribbons.

 Here are a couple of close-ups.

And here is Peg, looking deservedly satisfied with her work to date.

But what is she planning to do with this bundle of silk?  Right now it's a secret but keep watching for clues.

August's Offerings

Peg;s 97th birthday in July did nothing to slow down the rate she is weaving and turning out hangings, all different, all creative and hard to choose the favourites. It's just as well she has been selling some or her studio would be bursting!
Here are some she produced during August.

Blocks woven incorporating fancy ribbons alternate with blocks of unwoven warp, lightening the structure and showing the linen to best advantage.

A similar construction but the festival colours just pop out, radiating fun and frivolity. A very joyful, happy piece.

And now a change of mood, more subtle but still colourful.

 Understated and elegant . . .

and rounded out with full and fluffy texture. What a variety! Well done Peg!

Part 2: Hanging No. 4

(For photos of 1, 2 and 3 see the post below.)

No 4.  Diamonds on a green background.  This is 15 1/2 inches wide and 49 1/2 inches to the bottom of the weaving; 63 inches overall. Of course any of the fringes can be trimmed if necessary.  This piece can be viewed from either side. Here is the "A" side.

And the reverse:

I hope these pictures have been helpful.

Special viewing Part 1

This post is for a fan in the USA who is interested in a long narrow hanging. Here are some photos of some Peg has on hand at present.

No 1: This is on a black background with red borders. It measures 10 inches wide and 47 inches to the bottom of the weaving; 58 inches overall. It can be hung on a wall with either side facing or hung in an open space where both sides can be viewed.
This is the "A" side, followed by a close-up.

And this is the reverse, side "B"

No 2 is on an olive green background and has a right and a wrong side.  It is 12 inches wide and 61 inches long.

No 3 has a black background with grey edges. This is one that can also be seen on Peg's website.  It is 9 1/2 inches wide and 62 inches long.

 The blog is not keen to show any more pictures but there is one more hanging to display so it will go into a separate post.