Weaver Judith Blank transforms discarded garments into rugs BAR HARBOR — In one form or another, since nearly the beginning of our history, humans have been weaving. From sedges and nettles for basketry and fishing nets to exquisite tapestries of silk and gold, weaving, beyond warming our floors and walls, has helped us build shelters, catch food and clothe ourselves. “I’m in a tradition,” said Judith Blank, leaning against the doorway of her workshop on Norway Drive. “I know in America you’re not supposed to say you’re in a tradition. But I’m very much in a tradition.”