Lush colour inspired by my local walks, kea feathers, punamu and a million evergreen leaves shinning in the winter sun.
3 herringbone twill scarves; each one with its own particular touch of green goodness.
This month…
…..I’ve been working on everything all at once. Some chunky knits for the Little Beehive Co-op shop, some warming hand weaving, and an exciting design collaboration with my studio buddy Nester prints .Here is a little sneak-peep – still a way to go yet.
Midnight sun
Sometimes I take on a big project and really challenge myself.
This commission has me slowly but surely weaving four wall panels – juggling many colours, shapes and techniques.
Still learning lots and loving it.
That Sunday feeling
Last week I finished this simple blue and white scarf. Soft, understated and perfect for a relaxed weekend.
Hand woven using a blend of merino, silk, cotton and viscose. Approx 180cm long by 20cm wide NZ$105 free postage anywhere in the world.
On the loom…
New tiny ‘sea escape’ weavings woven this week – using hand dyed silk, cotton and merino.
This week on the loom…
It has taken me four days to get a design idea to this stage of weaving.
Still not totally sorted, but am loving the problem solving process and giving my brain a workout. The colours and natural yarns are also quite yummy.
This piece is for an upcoming exhibition, but you can have a little peep.
Beachcomber, dreamweaver
I’ve been wanting to make one of these wall hangings for a long time. I simply tied on some natural textured yarns onto a piece of driftwood (using larkspur knots); attached some delicate beach finds; did a bit of hand weaving over and under groups of threads here and there; and finally, added a touch of silvery sparkle.
Think I’ll call it a ‘dreamweaver’ – maybe it looks a bit 1970’s, but spending an hour quietly making something with natural elements has made me really happy 🙂
