As a professional weaver, I'm in a constant state of changing what's on the loom: planning a project, dyeing yarn for the project, warping the loom with that new yarn, weaving, finishing, and so on. Blogging is a way for me to share the process, and a way for me to keep track of what I did when.
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Friday, July 03, 2020
Rest In Peace
My beloved wife, friend, travel companion, and amazing artist Sandra has passed in her sleep this morning. My the memories of her interactions with each of us carry us through the grief.
Such sad news, Mike, my deepest condolences to you. Sandra was a genuine treasure and will be very much missed. I am so glad she was able to be at home for her last few days. Cally in Scotland
I am so very sorry, Mike. Sandra was a wonderful person and such a talented weaver/designer. She left her mark on the weaving world and will never be forgotten.
What a great loss for you, Mike, and to all of the weavers around the world that loved her. My condolences to you and her family. She will be missed. Beryl Moody & Igor Raven
I am so sad to hear this. Sandra was a joy to be with and had i so enjoyed conversations with her. My sincerest condolences to you, Mike and to the family.
Dear Mike, So sorry to hear that Sandra has passed away but glad that she was home with you and that it happened in her sleep. She will truly be missed but her inspiration and guidance for so many of us will certainly live on. She will also live on in all the amazingly beautiful and creative textiles that she lovingly created for all these years. She is now free from her ailing earthly body and I can see her happily flying around the universe unhindered. She will be keeping an eye on you and the family and sending love your way. Take all the time that you need to grieve while holding onto those sweet memories. Our hearts go out to you and the whole family. xoxox Sheila & Bill
P.S. "The Sky Loom" a Tewa Prayer for well being - popped into my head so I will share it here.
Oh our Mother the Earth, Oh our Father the Sky, Your children are we, and with tired backs We bring you the gifts that you love. Then weave for us a garment of brightness;
May the warp be the white light of morning, May the weft be the red light of evening, May the fringes be the falling rain, May the border be the standing rainbow.
Thus weave for us a garment of brightness That we may walk fittingly where birds sing, That we may walk fittingly where the grass is green, Oh our Mother the Earth, Oh our Father the Sky.
Oh, Mike. I'm so very sorry to hear this. And I'm glad she was able to be home with you, albeit briefly. She was such an incredible artist and so generous with her weaving knowledge. As a weaver, I am forever in her debt. Wishing you peace.
So sorry to hear this, Mike, but grateful that she is at peace. Sandra was one of my earliest mentors and I enjoyed every minute I spent with her. I will miss her. Hugs and condolences to you.
Please accept my deepest condolences, Mike. Sandra was, to me, a fellow Oberlinian, a fellow cellist, a fellow weaver, and a wonderful, warm-hearted person.
Dear Mike, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sandra has been one of my inspiring lights, not just in weaving (tho that is huge) but also in her accounts your travels together.
Dear Mike, am so so sorry to hear this but am glad she was home with you. Sandra was such a guide to so many of us and so very generous in sharing her knowledge and helping, guiding other weavers along. May she rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to you, her family and friends.
My deepest condolences, Mike. She will be missed. Every interaction I had with her led me to work to become a better weaver and a kinder person. Her influence will travel further than we can imagine. So many have been touched by her personality and inspired by her skill.
My best wishes for you on the road ahead Mike. Sandra will always be remembered and sorely missed by everyone who knew her, whether in person or through her blog. She will continue to be an inspiration. Sheila Carey
Dear Mike I am so sorry to read this post, Sandra was such a kind and generous person. The world has not only lost an amazing weaver, but it has lost a wonderful lady. My condolences to you and yours. x
Dear Mike, We all lost a dear weaving friend, but you lost the love of your life. The words are hard to find. In time, smiles and memories will replace the tears.
I will treasure my Jacquard weaving Sandra wove up for me. She was so kind and generous in all our phone and email exchanges.
I am so sorry for your loss, Mike. I only knew Sandra online, but we did a couple of weaving/dyeing projects together. She was a lovely person and she'll be missed sorely. Prace and love to you. Connie Rose
Sandra was a long time friend, I will miss her but not forget her. Her talents and accomplishments were outstanding. May her beautiful weaving, writing, photography give you comfort.
I am so sorry. I never said much here but she has been such an inspiration to me. May your memories be a comfort to you at this time and for all the time to come.
Today I wanted to be inspired and I remembered the first design I saw of Sandra, it was spectacular! I looked for her again on her blog and now I find out what happened, I live far away and it hurts a lot that a great artist is no longer present. I would have really liked to even meet her. It only remains for me to remember her creations. A big hug Sandra. Thanks.
Mike, my condolences for your loss. I wish I had known Sandra, but I'm a new weaver and our paths did not cross. I'm grateful you've left her weaving blog up where I can learn from her. Her memories are indeed a blessing.
My sincere condolences. Sandra will be missed by many people. A great light in the World.
ReplyDeleteStephanie Stanley
Such sad news, Mike, my deepest condolences to you. Sandra was a genuine treasure and will be very much missed. I am so glad she was able to be at home for her last few days. Cally in Scotland
ReplyDeleteHolding a space of light for her, and for you.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry, Mike. Sandra was a wonderful person and such a talented weaver/designer. She left her mark on the weaving world and will never be forgotten.
ReplyDeleteLynn Smetko
What a great loss for you, Mike, and to all of the weavers around the world that loved her. My condolences to you and her family. She will be missed. Beryl Moody & Igor Raven
ReplyDeleteThat is very sad news. Sandra was such a talented and inspirational weaver - she will not be forgotten. My thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteLesley
Mike,
ReplyDeleteMy condolences for your loss. May she RIP.
I am so sorry, Mike. She was always so generous with her laughter and her knowledge. I will miss her.
ReplyDeleteSandra was very kind to me and I will cherish the weaving she gave me in 2011. Sending hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteI am so sad to hear this. Sandra was a joy to be with and had i so enjoyed conversations with her. My sincerest condolences to you, Mike and to the family.
ReplyDeleteDear Mike,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that Sandra has passed away but glad that she was home with you and that it happened in her sleep. She will truly be missed but her inspiration and guidance for so many of us will certainly live on. She will also live on in all the amazingly beautiful and creative textiles that she lovingly created for all these years. She is now free from her ailing earthly body and I can see her happily flying around the universe unhindered. She will be keeping an eye on you and the family and sending love your way. Take all the time that you need to grieve while holding onto those sweet memories. Our hearts go out to you and the whole family.
xoxox
Sheila & Bill
P.S. "The Sky Loom" a Tewa Prayer for well being - popped into my head so I will share it here.
Oh our Mother the Earth, Oh our Father the Sky,
Your children are we, and with tired backs
We bring you the gifts that you love.
Then weave for us a garment of brightness;
May the warp be the white light of morning,
May the weft be the red light of evening,
May the fringes be the falling rain,
May the border be the standing rainbow.
Thus weave for us a garment of brightness
That we may walk fittingly where birds sing,
That we may walk fittingly where the grass is green,
Oh our Mother the Earth, Oh our Father the Sky.
Oh, Mike. I'm so very sorry to hear this. And I'm glad she was able to be home with you, albeit briefly. She was such an incredible artist and so generous with her weaving knowledge. As a weaver, I am forever in her debt. Wishing you peace.
ReplyDeleteAmy
So sorry to hear this, Mike, but grateful that she is at peace. Sandra was one of my earliest mentors and I enjoyed every minute I spent with her. I will miss her. Hugs and condolences to you.
ReplyDeleteTien
Please accept my deepest condolences, Mike. Sandra was, to me, a fellow Oberlinian, a fellow cellist, a fellow weaver, and a wonderful, warm-hearted person.
ReplyDeleteDear Mike,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sandra has been one of my inspiring lights, not just in weaving (tho that is huge) but also in her accounts your travels together.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Jami
Dear Mike, am so so sorry to hear this but am glad she was home with you. Sandra was such a guide to so many of us and so very generous in sharing her knowledge and helping, guiding other weavers along. May she rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to you, her family and friends.
ReplyDeleteCondolences Mike. Sandra was a wonderful inspiration to our weaving world.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest condolences, Mike. She will be missed. Every interaction I had with her led me to work to become a better weaver and a kinder person. Her influence will travel further than we can imagine. So many have been touched by her personality and inspired by her skill.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. I knew Sandra only through her blog, but it was a source of joy and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteMy best wishes for you on the road ahead Mike. Sandra will always be remembered and sorely missed by everyone who knew her, whether in person or through her blog. She will continue to be an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSheila Carey
I am so ssorry to hear this. I know you will miss Sandra greatly, and the weaving world will, too.-
ReplyDeleteDear Mike I am so sorry to read this post, Sandra was such a kind and generous person. The world has not only lost an amazing weaver, but it has lost a wonderful lady. My condolences to you and yours. x
ReplyDeleteCondolences to all the family. A sad sad time for the weaving community
ReplyDeleteDear Mike,
ReplyDeleteWe all lost a dear weaving friend, but you lost the love of your life. The words are hard to find. In time, smiles and memories will replace the tears.
I will treasure my Jacquard weaving Sandra wove up for me. She was so kind and generous in all our phone and email exchanges.
Susan Harvey
I am so sorry for your loss, Mike. I only knew Sandra online, but we did a couple of weaving/dyeing projects together. She was a lovely person and she'll be missed sorely. Prace and love to you.
ReplyDeleteConnie Rose
So sorry for your loss. Sandra will be missed by weavers around the world.
ReplyDeleteWeavers around the world have lost a dear and inspiring friend. So very sad for you, Mike.
ReplyDeleteMike, May the most cherished memories you share with Sandra brighten your days, brother.
ReplyDeleteI will always remember Sandra fondly, for her love of wine and her beautiful weaving.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. Sandra's teaching and blogging were very inspiring to me. Wishing you comfort and peace.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to you and her family and friends. May her memory be for a blessing.
ReplyDeleteOur hearts are with you,Mike,at this most difficult time. We send you love and strength and will keep you in mind as you heal. Julie & Randy Lovelace
ReplyDeleteSending comforting thoughts -she touched us all with her knowledge and artistry. She lives on through it.
ReplyDeleteSandra was a long time friend, I will miss her but not forget her. Her talents and accomplishments were outstanding. May her beautiful weaving, writing, photography give you comfort.
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathies,
Gudrun
I am so sorry. I never said much here but she has been such an inspiration to me. May your memories be a comfort to you at this time and for all the time to come.
ReplyDeleteToday I wanted to be inspired and I remembered the first design I saw of Sandra, it was spectacular! I looked for her again on her blog and now I find out what happened, I live far away and it hurts a lot that a great artist is no longer present. I would have really liked to even meet her. It only remains for me to remember her creations. A big hug Sandra. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMike, my condolences for your loss. I wish I had known Sandra, but I'm a new weaver and our paths did not cross. I'm grateful you've left her weaving blog up where I can learn from her. Her memories are indeed a blessing.
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