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About vairarenbeth

Just another person on the planet earth. My name is Claudia, but I am also known as teacatweaves, and teacatweaver. An escapee from the corporate grind, my husband and I are in a new phase of life. Now I read, weave, spin, urban hike, knit, make bread and pasta from scratch, and discover new and exciting things to my heart's content. One sweet dream is a reference to the Beatles - "...Soon we'll be away from here, step on the gas and wipe that tear away. One sweet dream - be true..."

Weave-In January 2013

Posted on January 16, 2013 by vairarenbeth

There is nothing more wonderful than being able to weave in an environment where there are like-minded people who share your passion and are open to exchange ideas and help.  It takes me back to the thousands of hours I … Continue reading →

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A Happy New Year, Indeed

Posted on January 3, 2013 by vairarenbeth

Today is my New Year.  I happen to have the luxury of having been born a few days after after the New Year.  I am the fourth of five children.  My due date was Christmas.  You would think that, being … Continue reading →

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I Wore Socks Today – It’s Winter!

Posted on December 14, 2012 by vairarenbeth

As a new resident, I often wonder while wandering through the desert (whether it’s paved over in concrete or left to thrive in its natural state), how the changing of the seasons play out.  It’s still Fall, technically.  But it … Continue reading →

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Weave-in November 2012

Posted on November 16, 2012 by vairarenbeth

Purposeful anticipation was in the air as five weavers converged at the Sincuidados Community Center in Scottsdale on November 12th and 13th. The joy of weaving, removed from distractions, yet with ready access to the collective knowledge of other weavers at-the-ready, … Continue reading →

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Dangling in the Thrums and Bushes

Posted on October 14, 2012 by vairarenbeth

For all non-weavers, thrums are the un-woven ends of the warp that get cut off when the weaving project is done.  They can be anywhere from 12 to 36 inches, and are grouped in knotted sections.  Some weavers are quite … Continue reading →

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Sunday Dinner

Posted on September 23, 2012 by vairarenbeth

Living in Jersey, for as long as I can remember, Sunday would always be the day that we had our dinner – loosely translated as the big meal of the day – in the early afternoon.  After church was done, … Continue reading →

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New Neighbor

Posted on September 21, 2012 by vairarenbeth

 I heard my new neighbor before I saw him.  About 4:30AM there was hooting and rustling going on outside, but I just turned over, pulled my sheets up closer and went back to sleep.  So it wasn’t a surprise to … Continue reading →

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Another Fiber Friday?????? Where’s the Food?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by vairarenbeth

Readers beware – no pictures this time, just links.  Getting back to basics. I keep losing track.  It seems that every day is a fiber day, or an awesome food day, and I get caught up in the activity and … Continue reading →

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Friday Fiber Time Again…..

Posted on July 12, 2012 by vairarenbeth

Well, the baby blanket for Keith Aiden (my great-nephew in transit) and Paula’s shawl (sorry, mail it out so quickly that I forgot to take a picture) are both done, and in time!  It is amazing that when a project … Continue reading →

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Got Goat?

Posted on July 5, 2012 by vairarenbeth

One of the truly wonderful things about living in the Phoenix area is that there is no shortage of farms and dairies.  These places are such a source of inspiration for eating light and healthy, and along with that is … Continue reading →

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