ICE and FIRE
Each year, the Not 2 Square Weavers bring out their very best handwoven items to display in the Wool Show at the Nevada County Fair. After several years of COVID disruptions, it seems as though the fair and the community are making progress in returning to a more normal life and one that embraces Nevada County and its citizens.
Quite a few years ago, the Not 2 Square Weavers established a special category in the Wool show called Nevada County Inspired. The group sponsors a monetary award each year for the best entry. This year's big winner was Ingrid Knox's handwoven scarf. Here is what she wrote about her inspiration.
Snowmageddon II or Snow and Ice Scarf
The inspiration for this shawl is the storms Nevada County endured this past winter. We had feet of snow and extremely cold temperatures in February and March 2023.
Jeanne Doty also entered a handwoven piece in this category and what follows is her inspiration message and her woven shawl.
Living in Nevada City, fire is always on our minds. This shawl was woven to remember the danger of fire but also to remind us of the benefits of fire. After a fire, there is always new growth, seeds that have been dormant for years have a chance to grow.
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