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First scarf being woven today on the autumn warp.

Went for a little walk recently and was totally inspired by the amazing autumn colours. Warm yellow ochre, red rust, paprika, plum, warm sand, olive and sky blue. So out came the yarns and a colourful yarn explosion took place in my little studio. By the end of the day, a new scarf warp was designed and made!Continue reading “Autumn”

Utilitarian

I was heading towards the end of this indigo blue cotton warp…. but there wasn’t quite enough to weave another scarf…..so I finished it with a set of washcloths. Soft, simple and useful. I am sharing my weavers notes here, in case anyone would like to have a go at making something similar. They would make greatContinue reading “Utilitarian”

3 indigo cowls

For those who prefer ‘not too fussy’ but still like to keep cosy. Soft and simple indigo soft cotton and merino hand woven infinity cowls. One subtle blues, one with herringbone colour blocks and one with patterned stripes. Wrap once around neck to wear long and loose, or twice around for a snug fit. AvailableContinue reading “3 indigo cowls”

Jupiter weaving

I recently enjoyed weaving a special commission piece. This fabric length is going to be a backdrop in an independent short film. I also made the little alien creature with the red hat who lives on Jupiter. Both will be in the stop-motion section of the film, which probably lasts less than a minute. It’sContinue reading “Jupiter weaving”