Last week I tried weaving with fabric, so this week I wanted to try weaving with denim. Denim is a really neat texture, because it has a stiffness to it and has it's own pattern in the way it is woven. I also like how it frays when cut. This again is a great opportunity
I get asked in my spinning classes " what do you do with hand spun art yarns?" I say " It is ART, you hang it up and and enjoy it!" BUT i also like to weave with my art yarns… if i use for weft i use my Saori looms, but if i want the art yarns in the WARP and also the WEFT i use my loom ashford rigid heddle loom buy here along with there exclusive freedom roller and i use the exclusive heddle size for the ashford looms in 2.5 size which fits my art yarns here are my two latest art yarn scarves what is this thing I have in my hand???? it is the new ASHFORD HANDI HANDLEin my Etsy shop. this brand new handle allows you to advance your cloth or warp beam easily if you have mobility issues with your hands,( which i do not but i still love the feel of this new tool and use all the time ) absolutely brilliant it comes in 2 sizes. smaller for the ashford sample it looms, and knitters looms, also a larger size for the ashofrd rigid heddle and table looms! love my ashford rigid heddle loom it is the only rh loom with the exra roller beam you can add called the freedom roller ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ after i wove the bright sparkly scarf i wove a guy art art scarf I strongly dislike all the clamps on all rigid heddle looms! so i use a Irwin med size bar clamp to hold the loom and to use in place of the stupid clamp and peg that are sent for warping. no more flying off peg disastrous episodes ! they are less then $10 at the hardware store the sucess is in part to the 2.5 heddle and the ashford freedom roller again which allows you to put more than a few yards on your ashforsd rh loom! \ soaked and drying in gingko leaves ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Suzan drove down from Redding for a SAORI TRY IT CLASS CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO I love the saori C H60 LOOM click here ALL Saori looms have bulit in bobbin winders! and as a newer weaver Suzan absolutely adored weaving on the saori CH60 loom! She broiught a weaving she just finished to show me a hand spun while long rug! I asked her if she know how to spin yarn? she said no the yarn was in a bag that came with a old loom she was given sooooo we went up stairs to the spinning studio and i taught her how to drop spin the golding bronze rimed spindles i use are here in my etsy shop these spindles are amazing "This was so much fun , and I learned so much, we will be back" PEACEFUL WEAVING AND SPINNING IN THE CALIFORNIA REDWOODS Jill Nickolene Sanderts WWW.SAORISANTACRUZ.COM
Camera Work Gallery showed a solo exhibition of the artists Tina Berning and Michelangelo Di Battista in Berlin for the first time. Image: Tina Berning and Michelangelo Di Battista Mirte, China Ink and crayon on ditone print, unique copy, 2010 More than 30 works, solely unique pieces in the exhibition. Within their collaboration, Tina and Michelangelo blur the boundaries between fashion photography, drawing and painting. The two artists met for the first time on occasion of a photo shoot for Vogue Italia in the summer of 2007. The two started working together and quickly realized the great potential of their creative collaboration. During the shooting Tina Berning and Michelangelo Di Battista noticed that they had entered a territory together which had already previously captured each of them individually. Ignoring the computer's possibilities for manipulation, they combined their fields of works, photography, and drawing, anachronisticall in an analogue way. Michelangelo's portraits of women (including super models Claudia Schiffer, Amber Valletta and Julia Stegner) complemented by Tina's applications, comments, and paitings, seem to function as a stock-check and an analysis of contemporary feminine beauty. By merging the two disciplines, the superficial masquerade is being destroyed and the portrayed women are thus given a new level of complexity. The drawings engage with the photographs and let the images become complex blueprints of the essence of the portrayed. In their work two artists create a subjective, critical but at the same time tender view on women. This large-scale continuation of their artistic collaboration for Vogue Italia displays the hubris and frailty of femininity, which is reflected on the surface of the media. The photos reveal the challenging, yet at the same time sublime charisma of women portrayed. They seem to dissolve from their medial image to reemerge precisely through them, powerful and musing, sensitive and beautiful, mature and self-determined.
Sydney-based artist Michelle Robinson weaves textured fibers in vibrant hues into playful, bright wall-hangings and accessories.
Remember those simple little diamond shaped yarn weavings we all made at summer camp with just two popsicle sticks and a some colorful yarn? Who knew that god’s eyes, which originated from Mexico’s Huichol Indians, can be so beautifully…
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Basketry, art and craft of making interwoven objects, usually containers, from flexible vegetable fibres, such as twigs, grasses, osiers, bamboo, and rushes, or from plastic or other synthetic materials. The containers made by this method are called baskets. The Babylonian god Marduk “plaited a
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Textured wall weaving create a lovely effect. In this tutorial, you will learn 5 simple and easy ways to add texture to your DIY wall weaving.
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DOROTHY LIEBES Dorothy Liebes was an American Textile Designer who pioneered modern weaving. Her weaving was particularly remarkable due to the unusual materials which she used, including wood, plas…
"My work is as much a physical feat of endurance as much as it is a loving creative respite." ~ Jacqueline Fink Jacqueline Fink is a knitter, and some. She is also a crafter, a dreamer, and an artist. And a mother. Jacqueline learned to knit, like so many others, fro
Abstract arching black lines boldly are layered over a modern neutral space-dye canvas in the contemporary design of the Bobby Berk by Karastan Remolino Area Rug. A creative collaboration between design guru, Bobby Berk, and renowned luxury flooring maker, Karastan, the curated styles of this collection mix legendary craftsmanship with hip, urban style. Ideal for enchanting entryways, living rooms, bedrooms, offices, dining areas and more, the patterns of this collection reflect Bobby Berk’s signature style, infused with a youthful spirit that perfectly fits any lifestyle. Thoughtfully rendered with a blend of the finest quality yarns, this collection is designed to beautifully wear overtime for an enduring elegance that lasts. Feature 1: STYLISH DESIGN: From contemporary to mid-century modern, this trendsetting geometric inspired area rug with a neutral color palette can be seamlessly integrated into a variety of home décor styles. Feature2: ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS: Made from 100% recycled polyester with a latex backing, this area rug offers superior strength stain resistance and fade-resistant color clarity while also maintaining super soft feel, fixed shape, and precise placement. A great choice for high-traffic areas and households with kids and pets. Feature 3: LOW PILE: The low-profile pile height offers ideal functionality that is perfect for busy areas, underneath furniture, and in entryways as it will not obstruct doorways. Feature 4: EASY CARE AND CLEAN: The easy-to-clean surface, keeps this area rug attractive for years to come. Simply vacuum regularly, spot clean with a solution of mild detergent and water, or clean professionally when needed. Feature 5: MADE IN THE USA: As part the world’s largest area rug manufacturer, Karastan Rugs’ products offer a 1 Year Limited Manufacturing Defects Warranty and are proudly made in America of US and imported materials. Construction: Machine Woven Pile Type: Cut Pile Material Type: Polyester Material Content: Pile: 100% Polyester Mohawk Fiber Brand: EverStrand Backing Content: Latex Finish Type: Serge Care and Cleaning: Area rugs should be spot cleaned with a solution of mild detergent and cold water or cleaned professionally for heavy or set in stains. Regular vacuuming helps rugs remain attractive and serviceable. Use of a rug pad is recommended to keep rug laying smoothly in place and to help prolong the life of the rug. Eco Friendly: Yes Pet Friendly: Yes Outdoor Use: No Style: Modern/Contemporary Pattern: Geometric/Abstract Sub Pattern: Linework Note: Rug pad is not included and sold separately.
I recently spent an afternoon with weaver, sculptor, and textile artist Amy Revier at her two-bedroom flat on the woodland borders of the Hampstead Heath.
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That I am a big lover of wool is no secret. Coming from the Nordic countries, sheepskins and wool are a part of everyday life; we use them to stay warm, and also to add texture and a sense of … Continue reading →
Matisse isn’t the only artist to have wielded a pair of scissors – Cut That Out showcases 50 designers and studios worldwide who are a true cut above
Sydney-based artist Michelle Robinson weaves textured fibers in vibrant hues into playful, bright wall-hangings and accessories.
In this project we will build on skills from earlier projects by making a small purse or trivet using diagonal (ka'akepa) weave and a clever folding trick.
