Friday, March 21, 2008

Colours and Textures


I started collecting materials used for packing and padding parcels: there are some truly inspiring surfaces and even colours that could be translated into lightweight textiles.

In the meantime, I enjoy spring colours, scents and shapes (and natural dyeing with onion skins and cochineal!)

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Take a seat, please!


I found a couple of nice old chairs in a thrift shop, but they need a bit of extra care. I'd like to re-cover the seat with a handwoven fabric. I think I'm going to stick with green, but I'd like to add some pattern - so I might be using one of the samples I wove for the Organic collection.

I like this season: full of new ideas and energy!
It might also be the fact that these last days have been lovely. Even if my dearest left today...

Monday, March 10, 2008

More light!

I like the shape of the top part -
it reminds me of a little Buddhist stupa!
It's still raining... days are so dark, I need more light...

...luckily, the next project on the loom is going to be all white ;-)

Sunday, March 09, 2008

Waiting

a soft baby blanket woven in merino wool and Swedish lace pattern...a couple of friends is waiting to meet their first son...