Comments on: I Know It’s Good http://curiousweaver.id.au/archives/75 Handwoven Textiles & Studio - Passionate about Weave Mon, 21 May 2012 00:59:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Alison http://curiousweaver.id.au/archives/75/comment-page-1#comment-2936 Alison Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:52:09 +0000 http://curiousweaver.id.au/?p=75#comment-2936 Hi Kaz I feel for you, not getting your grants. I too, applied for a grant last June to buy a new, second hand loom and was told I had a good chance, only to be turned down as there were a lot of applicants. I feel that there is an art to writing applications and I'm afraid it's one art I don't have! Love the socks, though. I've just discovered sock knitting and have fallen in love with it, but must temper my enthusiasm so as to get on with weaving! Alison Hi Kaz
I feel for you, not getting your grants. I too, applied for a grant last June to buy a new, second hand loom and was told I had a good chance, only to be turned down as there were a lot of applicants. I feel that there is an art to writing applications and I’m afraid it’s one art I don’t have!

Love the socks, though. I’ve just discovered sock knitting and have fallen in love with it, but must temper my enthusiasm so as to get on with weaving!

Alison

]]> By: Francine http://curiousweaver.id.au/archives/75/comment-page-1#comment-2925 Francine Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:58:27 +0000 http://curiousweaver.id.au/?p=75#comment-2925 Hi Kaz, I am touched by what you wrote here. Why do we weave ? I wanted to become a weaver when I was 18 and didn't follow on that as everyone was saying it makes no sense, I guess they meant money-wise. Now than I am 46 years old I decided I have to do it before I die, and I just don't know why. Something inside me tells me I need to do it. And see : I joined the UKL online guild and met so many of you, and you were the first one to write to me and say welcome, and you are sharing so nicely on your blog that I no longer feel alone with my joy for fibers and with my un-knowledge ! I come and visit your blog and get inspiration, courage and joy. This is at least one good reason for you to go on, Kaz, you never know where you put small seeds ! I like what Bonnie writes : "We are some of the chosen few who carry the thread between the past and the future." Some must do it. And I need to add that this is wonderful for me to know that there is yarn based on some great painters/artists. I do love Hundertwasser too ! Keep on the good work, Kaz ! Hugs from my corner of France Francine Hi Kaz,

I am touched by what you wrote here. Why do we weave ? I wanted to become a weaver when I was 18 and didn’t follow on that as everyone was saying it makes no sense, I guess they meant money-wise. Now than I am 46 years old I decided I have to do it before I die, and I just don’t know why. Something inside me tells me I need to do it. And see : I joined the UKL online guild and met so many of you, and you were the first one to write to me and say welcome, and you are sharing so nicely on your blog that I no longer feel alone with my joy for fibers and with my un-knowledge ! I come and visit your blog and get inspiration, courage and joy. This is at least one good reason for you to go on, Kaz, you never know where you put small seeds !

I like what Bonnie writes : “We are some of the chosen few who carry the thread between the past and the future.” Some must do it.

And I need to add that this is wonderful for me to know that there is yarn based on some great painters/artists. I do love Hundertwasser too !

Keep on the good work, Kaz !
Hugs from my corner of France

Francine

]]> By: geri http://curiousweaver.id.au/archives/75/comment-page-1#comment-2433 geri Fri, 30 Mar 2007 02:50:19 +0000 http://curiousweaver.id.au/?p=75#comment-2433 Don't feel so bad about being turned down for the grant. Grantwriting is a skill and there are some things you can do to improve your chances of getting funding. I ran a grants program for many years for a government agency, which granted funds to large arts organizations as well as artists. Your work is outstanding and I'm sure with some guidance on how to prepare a successful application you will be funded. Don't give up! I'd be happy to review your applications or help in any way. I'm recently retired and belong to the Hawaii Handweavers' Hui, a group of weavers, spinners, and dyers. I enjoy reading your blog and seeing all the wonderful things you do. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. Geri Don’t feel so bad about being turned down for the grant. Grantwriting is a skill and there are some things you can do to improve your chances of getting funding. I ran a grants program for many years for a government agency, which granted funds to large arts organizations as well as artists. Your work is outstanding and I’m sure with some guidance on how to prepare a successful application you will be funded. Don’t give up!

I’d be happy to review your applications or help in any way. I’m recently retired and belong to the Hawaii Handweavers’ Hui, a group of weavers, spinners, and dyers. I enjoy reading your blog and seeing all the wonderful things you do. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us.

Geri

]]> By: Syne Mitchell http://curiousweaver.id.au/archives/75/comment-page-1#comment-2391 Syne Mitchell Thu, 29 Mar 2007 03:20:37 +0000 http://curiousweaver.id.au/?p=75#comment-2391 I feel you on the "not getting the grant" dissapointment. Congrats for putting in that second application, and the third that's yet to com. I'm new to grants, too, but I do believe the being turned down thing gets easier. There are many applicants, and only a few get funding. I, like you, just hope that those that do are successful and improve the world. You do good work, and you will get funding. One thing I've found helpful is to seek out a mentor who's written sucessful grants and get them to review your applications. Grant-writing is it's own genre, with strange expectations and conventions. I just sent off a grant application today, one that didn't get funded last year, so persistence is key. (I hope, anyway!) Happy Weaving! Syne I feel you on the “not getting the grant” dissapointment. Congrats for putting in that second application, and the third that’s yet to com. I’m new to grants, too, but I do believe the being turned down thing gets easier. There are many applicants, and only a few get funding. I, like you, just hope that those that do are successful and improve the world.

You do good work, and you will get funding. One thing I’ve found helpful is to seek out a mentor who’s written sucessful grants and get them to review your applications. Grant-writing is it’s own genre, with strange expectations and conventions.

I just sent off a grant application today, one that didn’t get funded last year, so persistence is key. (I hope, anyway!)

Happy Weaving!

Syne

]]> By: Bonnie http://curiousweaver.id.au/archives/75/comment-page-1#comment-2386 Bonnie Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:03:23 +0000 http://curiousweaver.id.au/?p=75#comment-2386 I don't know if it will make you feel any better, but I applied for a $2000 grant from the Seattle Weavers Guild to study Saori Weaving and didn't get it. All artists have periodic waves of self-doubt. It is how we know we are artists :) You are an inspiration! Why do we do what we do? We are some of the chosen few who carry the thread between the past and the future. It is often a thankless task, but we are truly blessed of spirit. Weave on! I don’t know if it will make you feel any better, but I applied for a $2000 grant from the Seattle Weavers Guild to study Saori Weaving and didn’t get it.

All artists have periodic waves of self-doubt. It is how we know we are artists :)

You are an inspiration!

Why do we do what we do? We are some of the chosen few who carry the thread between the past and the future. It is often a thankless task, but we are truly blessed of spirit.

Weave on!

]]> By: Leigh http://curiousweaver.id.au/archives/75/comment-page-1#comment-2368 Leigh Wed, 28 Mar 2007 02:36:51 +0000 http://curiousweaver.id.au/?p=75#comment-2368 OH, how disappointing to not get those grants. Your work is so creative and inspiring, it would seem that you would be an excellent choice to receive one (or both). I'm so sorry to hear your news. But!...... your socks are fantastic! OH, how disappointing to not get those grants. Your work is so creative and inspiring, it would seem that you would be an excellent choice to receive one (or both). I’m so sorry to hear your news. But!…… your socks are fantastic!

]]> By: Karen http://curiousweaver.id.au/archives/75/comment-page-1#comment-2366 Karen Wed, 28 Mar 2007 02:07:06 +0000 http://curiousweaver.id.au/?p=75#comment-2366 Love the socks. Sensational Knitted Socks is one of my favorite books too. With all the variations, no two pair will be the same. Love the socks. Sensational Knitted Socks is one of my favorite books too. With all the variations, no two pair will be the same.

]]> By: Laritza http://curiousweaver.id.au/archives/75/comment-page-1#comment-2365 Laritza Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:06:36 +0000 http://curiousweaver.id.au/?p=75#comment-2365 Every single time in life that I did not get what I was hoping for, was only to find out later that there was something better in store for me. Hang in there. Your time will come! You are such a wonderful artist! It will happen! Every single time in life that I did not get what I was hoping for, was only to find out later that there was something better in store for me.
Hang in there. Your time will come!
You are such a wonderful artist! It will happen!

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