MIZUGOROMO
When it's hot outside, it is time to weave "Water Cloth" (or mizugoromo in Japanese)!

Inspired by the patterns in Japanese Noh Costumes as seen in the link below: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/2002.386 


I am interpreting the pattern in this way.......
All silk -- some tussah (single ply) and 120/2 superfine.

An Apron for an Electronic Scarf (see previous post)
My next newest favoritest fiber -- Angelina! And my latest discovery/realization? Saran does NOT need to be stitched to stick together -- medium heat works best!

You may see this close up at THE WORLDS SMALLEST GALLERY, Peace Dale Art Park, Peace Dale, RI from June 1 - July 17, 2011. I will have a few other works on display that focus on re-cycled, re-used, and re-purposed fibers!

WEDDING VEST

I dropped off the material for Keith's wedding vest yesterday and FORGOT to take a picture of the roll of fabric I wove! The tailor is VIVIAN'S in Scituate, RI. She has sewn my handwoven fabric for years. She has the ability to visualize what I want and can add to the conversation about how the finished piece should look. I will post a photo when Keith goes for his fitting.

DEADLINES

This is the image I DIDN'T submit to Crafts Boston. It is merino wool and a silk/copper weft. I used strong fulling to felt the warp and cut the long weft floats to create the "windows" you see.

Almost done with Keith's vest material. And I have a new shipment of wool crepe coming from Japan in about 3 weeks. Can't wait to weave with that!

New Stuff: I will be working with modified reeds on my next series of one-of-a-kind handwoven experiments!

Here are pictures of the wedding cloth I am weaving for Keith to have tailored for his wedding vest. 10/2 cotton set at 24epi threaded in a 2-fold M's and O's pattern. I am using an superfine overtwist wool for the weft. This should full up beautifully!