Winter Woolies
It’s that time of year again when I start to make Fair Isle shawls. They are made on my vintage Empisal knitting machine and each one takes two days – I select the colours (20-30 of them), wind them into… Read More »Winter Woolies
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design process
Using Up Colours
I love using up ends of colours and often do so with a Jigsaw design silk scarf.
Weaving Curves
Weaving curves with the ondulé or fan reed. I don’t use it very often as it is hard on my back.
Stained Glass Designs
At the moment there are not many Stained Glass design scarves, but I will be weaving more throughout the year and wanted to share a few details.
A Short Video
A short video to demonstrate that occasionally my silk scarf weaving doesn’t always go according to plan.
Marian Stubenitsky
In 2016 I spent a week at Marian’s studio in Arnheim, Netherlands, studying her Echo technique. Since then I have woven dozens of scarves using this technique and her deflected double weave designs.
Preparing For An Exhibition
It is so lovely to be able to exhibit again. I really enjoy meeting customers, plus going to different shows is an opportunity to meet other artists in various areas of work.
SOLD! The Perfect Gift
My plum-coloured Dancing Squares silk shawl was bought by a lady who first saw it three weeks ago. Thinking it would be the perfect gift for her elderly mother, she came back several times to admire it and take photos for her father who was gifting it to her mother. How wonderful. I would have loved to have seen her face on opening her thoughtful gift.
Designing…or trying to
Who knows how it will turn out, but I thought I’d give you an idea of the start and end points of one of my design. This process took place over three days. I started with an idea, changed the colours, changed the design, took time to think and reflect then finally..
Warping – A Quick Look
Recently, I have had a few questions from newer weavers about the equipment I use for warping. So I have prepared a brief overview with photos. I hope you find it useful.