| John and Marzlie, terrific kite people. They are also a great couple and very dear friends. Newly retired, they are having a great time building some wonderful new creations. They are experienced kite class teachers, having taught at Ft. Worden and the World Kite Museum in Long Beach. They build superb kites and banners and have popularized the Bargello patchwork technique, resulting in exquisitely decorated kites. John is always helpful with suggestions for those nagging technical kite problems. One great tip we got from him is "line-in-a-bag". Make a small bag with a drawstring closure and toggle with a loop inside on the bottom of the bag. Attach your heavy weight flying line to the inside loop. Stuff the rest of the line in and lark's head the free end around the drawstring. Deploys easily, no bulky line winder to haul, packs well. John and Marzlie are well-known in the Pacific Northwest having lived in (but escaped from) Oregon. No kite festival is quite complete without them adding their friendliness, their beautiful kites, and their love of kiting. |
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