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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Winter 2012
 

    What a year 2011 has been, not too glad to see it go, but looking forward to the new year.

     I have been busy.  An understatement since this website hasn't been updated since July.  I didn't get to some of my usual shows this year, but have still been very busy weaving for Studio Four in New York.

   A huge, huge " Thank you!" to all of my customers this past year.   Whether I met you at one of the few fairs I did, or you ordered or bought from me, I am still so appreciative of those who want my work for yourselves or to give as gifts.

     2012 is already busy, and it's not even quite here yet.  New York will keep me hopping for at least the first 3 months of the year, and who knows from there.  I am so grateful and lucky for that work too.  I am truly a full-time handweaver, who wouldn't be happier doing anything else at this point.

    Anyway...onward.  I do hope to be back at the Forestedge Winery Show in LaPorte, MN in August, and I will be back at Monona Terrace in Madison, WI in November.  Anyplace else will have to wait and see.

   Finally, here's wishing you peace, health, happiness, and all the very best for a bright and shiny New Year.