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Sebastian Kelly's avatar

This is a really beautiful post. I love your weaving, narrative and drawings! Have a lovely day. 💜

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Sandi Rosner's avatar

Oh, Sarah. Nothing is more disquieting than moving house. But I find the sound of your paper weft sliding against wool warp oddly soothing. You could make loads of videos like this and marketing them to the ASMR aficionados.

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Sarah C Swett's avatar

A new future for me. Makes me wonder how the acoustics will be in my new place...

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Colleen Ware's avatar

Oh my. Daunting. Thank goodness for Beryl and fiber.

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Sarah C Swett's avatar

Exactly!

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Jodie English Brown's avatar

Sarah, I feel like you are on old friend! I so love to see your name pop up in my email. Thank you for inspiring , entertaining and generally making me feel better about life!

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Sarah C Swett's avatar

And thank you for these lovely words.

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She Loves To Tell Her Story's avatar

Having just moved from Seattle to Albuquerque I feel your boxes and books! The back and forthing is wonderful and keeps you, and us, grounded. I wish you the best with the move and that Beryl finds her peace also.

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Sarah C Swett's avatar

So very helpful to remember that there is another side to all this. Thank you for modeling it!

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Found and Ground's avatar

Good luck with all of this Sarah. Also, that is the best button ever!

Just had to click it.

You are also allowed biscotti...

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Sarah C Swett's avatar

Mmmm.... What a great idea. Biscotti will see us through. Thanks (now where is a biscotti emoji when you need one?)

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BarbaraJean's avatar

Swimming laps across your loom seems soothing. It reminded me of a harp, sort of twangy.... maybe if the strings were different lengths? This is really happening, isn't it? I was looking at a map of Idaho, trying to imagine where you and Beryl will land, near to that dear little curly one.

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Sarah C Swett's avatar

Twangy. Excellent way to describe that deliicous sound -- one I probably won't hear for a a while now as all the stuff is packed up!

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BarbaraJean's avatar

Happy trails, and smooth settling in!

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Logan's avatar

Three videos of backing and forthing is not too many!

I could watch and listen to your weaving for hours.

May the move be smooth and may you & Beryl find peace in your new place.

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Sarah C Swett's avatar

Now that tickles me to death. Thanks!

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Logan's avatar

Three videos of backing & forthing are not too many. I could watch and listen to your weaving for hours.

May your move be as smooth as possible and may you and Beryl find peace in the new space.

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Liz's avatar

Wait, you're movin??

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Sarah C Swett's avatar

yup! Right in the throes as I type...

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Janice Zindel's avatar

I must be blind, I’m not seeing the Beryl button, where is it located? Great idea, by the way. I moved 3 years ago, was away one of those years, I’m still unpacking. Must not have parted with enough belongings before the previous move. Of course, if I parted with the big looms, spinning wheels, and more,… but not ready to do that yet. Take care of yourself, and enjoy the adventure!

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The Subtle Seamstress's avatar

I found the biscuit button just under the video of Beryl

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Donna bathory's avatar

But are you settled in yet to a new place? Does it have good windows?

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Sarah C Swett's avatar

I'm not settled yet, and won't be for a few weeks, but the place does have lovely windows. It's one of the reasons I chose it. Even a few low ones so Beryl can have a view.

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Liz Whitehead's avatar

Back and forthing makes everything ok

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Sue Byrne's avatar

The videos weren't overkill! I found the sound and the movement so soothing. Thank you.

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Eileen Van Bronkhorst's avatar

Oh the sounds of the tap-tap-taping on that tight warp, the easy flow of your hands picking, I am craving that feeling. Will be a few weeks before I can, due to helping my husband recover from heart surgery. Planning on a piece for ANWG to display with the theme of 'Yakima'. And looking forward to doing the tap-tap-tapping myself on a tight warp. 😉

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The Subtle Seamstress's avatar

Yay! Well done on making the ‘Buy Beryl a Biscuit’ supporter button. I managed to get it to work first time 🙌🏼👏🏼🐾🐾

I hope the move is smooth for you both and look forward to how the experience is woven into your words and images.

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Sarah C Swett's avatar

YAY. And thanks -- for hte idea, for clicking the button, and for pointing it out to others. Much appreciated!

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