Just finished!
This warm color scarf has a double edge to it -- both sides have an overlapping "eyelash" that makes this funky and fun (of course). 


Next up is a stylin' Open Reed neckpiece with a delicate over twist weft that has quite the personality.


In between all this, I really should be ordering parts for the J-Comp loom at Saunderstown Weaving School and writing my course proposals for the various weaver's seminar's for 2013. But weaving is so much more fun. And then there is the "Glove" project which I HAVE to get done for Tuesday Night's e-textile Lounge with Lynne Bruning! Sigh..........

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.

Playing Spider

Part I -- Prototype Center

Installation piece for 3-day outdoor Flower Show.
Must withstand all types of weather.
Easy to install AND remove.
NOT the center of attention but part of a high-end design team.

Overall dimensions: 24" x 72"

Realizations -- a spider has 8 hands, I have 2.

Material: 8# test monofilament

Method of construction: Crochet with one of the smallest crochet hooks in the world. (It came from my Great Grandmother.)

Mantra: I can do it. I can do it. 
I am spider.

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!

The Open ReedTM

Having given myself the freedom to explore and create, I have found a bit of success! There are still some ways to tweak this technique, but for the most part, I have found a great rhythm in using an open Reed.

I picture the roots of trees when I see this as I am weaving. The movement of light as the weft twists and floats across the warp while on the loom is only a hint of what this will be like off loom. What is adding to the excitement of this process, is the idea of non-function. I am not weaving a specific project ~ scarf, shawl, rug ~ but instead, I am weaving to see where this process will lead.

By letting the fabric speak for itself, I am hoping the textile will initiate a response of shared process, shared quest, shared interest with a viewer. I don't know how long this fabric will be, but I have a beginning.