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About Us
Beginnings...........
Loom N Essence is a full service fiber arts studio whose creative vision began in the beautiful Red Rock country of Sedona, AZ . Loom N Essence offers a cross section of spinning and weaving equipment to compliment the creative needs of the fiber artist in order to ensure your success.
We take pride in offering some of the best fibers available in today's market.
Sharon Poplawski, owner and founder of Loom N Essence, respectfully traces her love for the "old craft" to both of her grandfathers . Having been raised in a small New England mill town, I learned early to recognize their loyalty and appreciation for the trade, it wasn't just a job. Although I have spent many years away from those small mill towns, I am proud of my New England Heritage.
Their influence is the essence of my loyalty, dedication and creativity.
Lifes Journey....... "IOWA" - Native American Translation -
(Land Between Two Rivers)
January 2008 Loom N Essence travels east to Cedar Rapids, IA embarking on a journey aimed to mesh both personal and creative goals.
The personal goals were pretty much a given, re-uniting with family and being able to bring to life what had become simply a memory...... like how great it is to get that impromptu phone call, come on over for a cook-out,.....we're going out for ice cream, want to come along, etc.
Summer 2008 brought Iowa to the forefront of the news with heartfelt coverage of the flooding and devastation to so many of it's towns and cities. Cedar Rapids could not escape the rising waters and for days the city was submerged underwater. In my opinion, Cedar Rapids takes it's life from the river, visually, economically, and traditionally.
It is the river's life that flows thru the veins of the people of Cedar Rapids. Much like their pioneer ancestors, they are resilient, determined and to be respected.
As far as my creative side.... I am pleased to say that I am active in the local Cedar Rapids Fiber Arts Guild and was recently juried into "Creative Colony" located in the historic Wohn Haus on Main Street, in Amana. The Wohn Haus was built in 1881 and served as an Amana Society communal residence. This warm spacious eight room building provides the perfect atmosphere to showcase any artisans work. For more info on the Amana Colonies visit their web at: www.amanacolonies.com
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Our Products
Spinning Wheels by Majacraft & Louet.
Fall 2008 Introducing Majacraft's New "Pioneer Wheel"
"Spinning Tales"
100 % "Buffalo Gold" Fiber, Exotic Blends, Fabulous Rovings, Handspun Yarns, Spinning Wheels, Tools of the Trade.
2009 Louet yarns and roving. Will Taylor's Lazy Kates, Niddy Noddy's and the new Will Taylor "Free Standing" Distaff.
"It's Looming"
Weaving Looms by Harrisville Design and Louet, Weaving Accessories, Kits and More.
"Buffalo Bliss" Handwovens
Loom N Essence Home Collection
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Contact Us:
Loom N Essence
P.O. Box 8685, Cedar Rapids, IA 52408
Telephone 319-210-7775
Sharon@loomnessence.net
Now Showing at: Creative Colony, Amana, IA
VISA - MASTER CARD ACCEPTED
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