the gray collection
02/18/2008
I was just thinking about taking a walk but it has started to rain again. It was clear this morning – I guess I missed my chance. I was looking forward to wrapping this soft alpaca scarf around my neck, the loosely spun fringe catching the wind. I wouldn’t mind a break from these overcast rainy days – but I couldn’t help using gray materials again. Shades of gray in textiles don’t look dreary to me, but appear crisp and modern. For this piece I wanted something modern but not too crisp – the uneven yarn, handspun on a drop spindle over the course of many days, creates a fabric full of textural interest and warmth.
Warp: naturally dyed silk from habu – kakishibu tokkenshi in sumi charcoal (A-15-43)
Weft: handspun alpaca – single ply – baby alpaca top in silver streak – fiber from the yarn tree
handwoven scarf 11.5 inches by 54 inches (not including fringe)
simplicity
02/15/2008
After working my last knitting project in dark, bulky yarn I’ve been craving something light, organic and skinny. I have an idea in my head of what I want to make – something simple and streamlined. Seeking simplicity – in life and my knitting, that’s what I want right now.
Top: Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Organic Cotton | 100% color grown cotton | Organic Birch
Bottom: Rowan purelife | Organic Cotton Naturally Dyed | Quebracho & Cuba
bluestone scarf
02/08/2008
warp & weft : tsumugi silk from habu (A-1-1 & A-1-7), 9.5 inches by 44 inches
tiennie knits, knitting philistine, black dog knits and assemblage thank you for including me in your “you make my day” list. I’m always eager to find out what you’re creating -you make my day too.
Here’s my short list:
madelinetosh : gorgeous hand dyed yarns using natural dyes
coloursknits : amazing photographs
dogs steal yarn : beautiful words
lolly knitting around : inspired – both knitting and weaving
fluffbuff : for the lace
dogged. : love her quilts (and bailey too)
nova made : pie & knitting – perfect
six and a half stitches : awe-inspiring textures & original projects
whispering pine : delicious raw fabrics turned into stylish garments
ah-yi : handwoven scarves in amazing patterns and colours
Thank you for making my day, your work truly inspires me.
