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Some of the weavings that have come out of the Crosstown Shuttlers monthly challenges.
Challenge: "By the Sea"
Result: Waves on Blue Beach on Vieques by Darby Downey.
10" x 14" inch Boundweave wall hanging. Linen warp and wool weft.
Challenge: "Urban Images"
Result: Table Mat by terry Henley. 100% Cotton. Summer and Winter Weave
Challenge:" Southwest"
Result: 3 x 5 Boundweave rug by Darby Downey. Linen warp and wool weft.
Challenge: "Let there be Stripes"
Result: Shawl by Terry Henley.
100% silk - Lace weave
Challenge: "Welcome to the Dark Side"
Result: A scarf for Darth Vader by Terry Henley.
Challenge: "Icicles"
Result: New York City Winter, 2 x 4 Boundweave rug by Darby Downey. Linen warp and wool weft.
Challenge: "Brassy"
Result: Detail of Shawl by Terry Henley.
100% Tencel - Fancy Twill
Challenge: "Brassy"
Result: 24 x 40 inch Boundweave runner by Darby Downy. Linen warp and wool weft.
Brass with patina.
Challenge: "By the Sea"
Result: Waves on Blue Beach on Vieques by Darby Downey.
10" x 14" inch Boundweave wall hanging. Linen warp and wool weft.
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ABOUT CROSSTOWN SHUTTLERS
Crosstown Shuttlers was started in 2002 by weavers Darby Downey and Terry Henley as a way to collaborate
with weaving ideas and challenge each other both technically and creatively. Living across town from each
other Darby and Terry gave themselves the name Crosstown Shuttlers, since that is who they are!
Both Darby and Terry are also inspired by the city and its textures.
Meeting on a monthly basis, after having done a weaving challenge for that period, they would share their work with each
other and discuss how they realized it and produced it. Some of the challenges in the past have been "Weave a Cliche",
"Paint the Town Red", "All Natural" and "Think Small" to name a few. Each weaver would spend a month coming up with an
idea and weaving something to express that idea.
Gradually other weavers have been invited to join the challenge group, and over the years have shared in the process
and support this group gives.
Many of Terry and Darby's weavings have come from these challenges, but they also have created a wide repertoire of work
through the years. They are also available for teaching and outreach programs as well as commissioned work. You can find
out more about Darby Downy and Terry Henley on their individual pages,
as well as in the Outreach section.
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