The Summer/Winter Studio

  Welcome!

 
    Textiles that are functional, basic in design, vibrant in color, and have a distinctive texture is the mission of the Summer/Winter Studio. 

      Located on the southern shore of Lake Superior in Northern Wisconsin,  handweaver Karen Monson - Thompson creates fine heirloom quality textiles for either the traditional or contemporary home. 

    Coverlets and table runners are created in the reversible historic Summer & Winter weave structure using hand-spun and dyed wool yarns over multiple shades of cotton threads.  One-of-a-kind designs are inspired by old snowball and pinetree coverlets of the 19th Century and Prairie and Mission styles of the early 20th Century.

       A line of cotton table linens including towels, napkins, and placemats are also woven by the Summer/Winter Studio. 

    You can customize your order to match your interior with a wide variety of designs and color choices.  Some of the best ideas have come from customers of the Summer/Winter Studio!  Contact for more information.

Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful...

                                   William Morris, 1882

Jacquard Coverlet

The Henry Ford, Dearborn, MI
 

  Winners 2011

From orders placed in 2011, the three lucky winners of their choice of towels or napkins are...

Alane Watkins

Bruce & Katherine Larson

Peggy Schmidt

Congratulations! 

The next drawing will be  December 15, 2012, for all orders placed in 2012.

Blue & White Coverlet

All-over Tree & Star Design

Thank you for your continued interest in my work.

Custom orders most welcome.
 

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What's New....

Spring 2012

  Well, winter was barely a wimper, and here it is spring already!

     Lots of work done already this year, just over 150 yards woven for Studio Four in New York City.  I did have a chance to squeeze in a bit of my own work, but still have a lot of work to go.

    Due to the New York studio weaving schedule, I have booked only three shows this year.  I am  looking for other ways to connect not only with my current dedicated customers, but looking for others who would enjoy handwoven textiles in their homes or to give as gifts to family and friends. 

     A mailing is coming soon with a samples of several new towel designs, a new color card, and some interesting tidbits.  Soon, I'll also be posting more work directly for sale on this website.

   When you receive your mailing, please take a moment to update your contact information, and if you would still like to remain on my mailing list with a quick email to me.  If you have friends or family who you think would be interested in my work, please pass that along and I will send them a mailing too.  I promise not to be a emailing pest - not enough time or talent there - and I never pass my customer information on to anybody else.

So, as I like to say...Onward!  Here's wishing you a Happy Spring filled with sunshine, happiness, and the best always!