Rachel Beckman » Weaver & Textile Designer

Yo-Yo Quilt Project

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:23:22 +0000

I’ve added a new link under the work menu to the left for an on-going project that starts right now! It’s a collaborative project, so I hope you check it out and take a liking to it.

More Tea, Please

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:11:20 +0000

Handwoven tea towels. Cotton and cotton/linen blends.

I loved making these; easy and elegant. The multi-thread, randomly striped warp makes for excellent variation and depth of color with only a simple plain weave for the structure.

Woven Mini Rug Pins

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:21:13 +0000

I absolutely love making these. It’s so hard to part with them, because each one is unique, using odds and ends and yarns I might never be able to locate again.

Available here.

New Woven Scarves

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:29:34 +0000

View details and purchase here.

Thank you, thank you!

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:56:40 +0000

And another thank you to everyone who came out to MICA’s Art Market this year. I had a great sale and got to talk with some wonderful people.

I’m still working on getting everything up on Etsy again, but I plan on posting when I succeed in that. The best part so far, though, is that LOOM BOOK: A Workbook for Weavers is now available in my shop. If you missed it at Art Market, or haven’t seen it yet, you really should check it out!

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:37:59 +0000

It’s been a long week. (And it’s only Monday!)

Secret Santa

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:07:44 +0000

Someone at work knows me very well! These sweet darlings were on my desk this morning. Thanks Secret Santa!

New Business Card Design

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:30:10 +0000

I’m so excited to have these new business cards in for the holiday craft season. I think they do an awesome job of representing my aesthetic and seamlessly blending in to my branding without being too over the top.

As always, I have to give thanks to Bryan Connor, who tirelessly works to make all my design dreams come true.

Check out my December News Post to find out where you can nab my business cards (and some lovely handwoven gifts) this month.

LOOM BOOK

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:42:00 +0000

LOOM BOOK has arrived. And it looks great. Bryan Connor and I are very excited to finally show off our recent collaboration.

“LOOM BOOK is a workbook for weavers. Use this little notebook to plan you next weaving project. Keep track of measurements, take notes, experiment with images and color combinations on graph paper and place samples of your yarn for future reference. Happy Weaving!”

Order your copy online now and for a limited time get 25% off! LOOM BOOK is the perfect gift for weavers.

64 Pages, Paperback

Features: Graph paper pages, spaces to keep track of measurements, fibers, notes, and more!

Coupon Code: BUYMYBOOK305
Coupon expires December 14, 2011
$50 Max Savings

Order your copy online here.

Etsy Sale and December News

admin — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:56:22 +0000

Hey friends and readers!

Now through Dec. 2nd, use the code SPECIAL10 to get 10% off everything in my Etsy Shop. Grab things quick- I’m pulling my shop down on the 3rd to get ready for my Baltimore craft shows!

December 3rd

Waldorf School of Baltimore
10am-4pm
Entrance: $3 for adults, children under 12 are free
From the Waldorf School Website:

“Holiday Fun for the whole family. Vendors. Arts & crafts. Marionette show. Kid’s shopping room. Children’s crafts & activities. Cafés. Live musical performances. Expanded Spring Garden…and much more.”

Not only will I be selling handwoven goods and printed fabric, but I’ll be doing live weaving demos!

December 7th-10th

MICA’s Brown Center, 1301 Mt. Royal Avenue
10am-6pm
This is my third year selling with MICA’s fabulous students, faculty, and staff. This year, look for me in the Staff section in Leidy Atrium. You can read more about this annual sale here.