Weaving by Design

Sunday, September 13, 2026
Bonus program 7:30pm

Zoom 

Program by Kelly Marshall

Program Overview

Kelly will provide a broad spectrum talk on weaving design, rep weave, and the development of a weaving business. In her career, she has focused on rep weave, creating a wide range of textiles for the home – rugs, placemats, table runners, upholstery fabric, throws, and pillows. Come see her use of vibrant colors and her modern approach to a classic structure. Her book, Custom Woven Interiors, will enable you to bring her artist’s sensibility into your weaving. Get a preview of her workshop with the Guild in October.

About the Artist

I was first introduced to weaving at the Weavers Guild of Minnesota in 1979 while studying to be a dental hygienist. Following my passion for textiles, I quit my 10-year dental hygiene career and opened Custom Woven Interiors in 1992. Armed with a design degree and a year long study of traditional techniques in Sweden, I dove into my custom weaving business.

I jumped into my first big order, 26 rugs for a new build lake home in Okoboji, IA. Working with designer Renèe LeJeune-Hallberg, I developed the patterns by referencing the myriad of fabrics used throughout the home, shooting for the summer lake home feel to shine through in her rugs, one even portraying a sailboat motif. (In 2020 Reneé and I got to revisit that project with nine new rugs!)

Quickly, I fell in love with the Scandinavian Rep weave technique for its versatility, with patterning and product variety, going from upholstery, to table runners to rugs, all on the same loom set up. I work with cotton, linen, and polyester fibers for their vibrant color, sheen and durability.

 Artist’s website: kellymarshall.com

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