Solitude


Hand made For more information or to purchase call 1.540.554.2312	Functional and fun things made at Solitude by Gretchen Frederick. I bring my love of color and a background in art and design to create hand wovens, photo cards and accessories. Most items are one of a kind or one in a related series; not everything can be shown, call for descriptions or additional email photos.


	Shoulder bag	Hand woven scarf	Example: Twill weave



	$65.00	$109.00

	Hand woven, multi-color side panel/shoulder strap paired with re-purposed denim. Asymmetrical triangle shape with buckle, magnetic closure and pocket. Very comfortable and just the right size to pack a wallet, bottle of water, sun glasses and small essentials. Five available, all unique.	Solitude natural dyed yarns; salmon colors from madder root and the dark and light blues are dyed with logwood. Scarf is 7.5" wide by 60" long plus a 4 inch twisted fringe (twisted fringes will hold up to wear and washing without fraying). The scarf will be very warm, but is better over collar, it is a little scratchy for bare skin.	Detail shows the twill weaving structure and the color and weave pattern to create a scarf that is different on both sides. One side has vertical blue stripes, and the other side has horizontal stripes.


	Photo Cards	Hand woven scarf	Farmly Photo Pins


	$2.50 each, or 5 for $10.00	$110.00	originals $8.00 xerox art $2.00

	I'm not really a “photographer,” but ...I do have an outstanding subject—the farm. Seasonal snap shots: animals, flowers, insects, etc. Blank with envelope	This scarf is made from hand spun yarn in gray and deep bittersweet brown natural color lambs wool. Log cabin color and weave effect with twisted fringe. This is a very handsome scarf, 8.5" wide by 60" long. 165 yds. of matching yarn available as kit for a hat...	Pastoral or amusing, these laminated pins or magnets will show your heart is really in the country.