Lovely Nelson NZ – Twill Textile Design

Picture Stories

Hello! You may have noticed the blog posts appearing less frequently on this page. Happy weaving work continues as usual here in the little studio, but the stories that unfold can now be found more regularly on Instagram @twilltextiledesign Hope to see you over there 🙂

Kia Kaha World

Announcement – March 2020 Hello. Just to let you know I’ll be weaving and working from my tiny shed at home. Thank you to all workers of our essential services for all you do. I’ll be staying in to keep healthy and out of the way – but more importantly to protect our vulnerable communityContinue reading “Kia Kaha World”

It’s a good day for weaving

It’s a very happy day when I get to weave pom poms on a giant circle loom while soaking up some autumn sun. Hope you’re having a great Sunday.

Process

Yarn…. Loom…. Fabric… Another exciting collaboration with Nester Prints… Hand stitches…. Wall art (soon to be available at the little beehive co-op, Nelson) Transfer to digital print…. frame and exhibit…. April/May 2019 at Morri St Cafe, Nelson with Pango & Ma and Nester Prints.

Rata Joy

This rich, vibrant colour combination was inspired by my daughter who is now a young adult- who is passionate about social issues and dives right into whatever she does in life. When I offered to weave her a scarf for the cold winter months at university, she immediately said ‘yes please-red please’ I loved weavingContinue reading “Rata Joy”