Ginny Hamilton
Rag rugs from denim and other upcycled materials, plus hand towels, coasters, placemats, runners and cozy blankets.
My first weaving experience was in the sixth grade, when I wove placemats for a class party using construction paper. Since then I have tried many different fiber arts, but I kept thinking about weaving. Life, children, lots of moving and a career filled my time.
About 20 years ago I took a weaving class at Halcyon in Bath, Maine, and found that I love the feel of working with a loom to create something. Since then I have attended workshops, lectures and art shows, inspired by other artists to try different styles of weaving.
The energy that they bring to my weaving is enormous and treasured.
I was first drawn to rugs while taking a rug weaving class with Jason Collingwood at Harrisville Studios in New Hampshire. I enjoy making household goods such as rag rugs using denim and other upcycled materials. I also enjoy weaving hand towels, coasters, placemats, runners and cozy blankets.
The best part of weaving is the community of weavers that I am lucky enough to be part of. The energy that they bring to my weaving is enormous and treasured.
