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Trees

This was my first transparency weaving after taking a class with Fiber Artist Bette McCarron. My inspiration was an abstract painting of trees.

Technique: plain weave on a rigid heddle loom, 15 epi. Inlays of yarn and fiber.

Materials:

Warp - 10/1 linen painted with translucent fabric paint - Pebeo Setacolor.

Weft - cotton, wool, eyelash yarn and Devore fabric cut into strips.

Hems - cotton linen

Size:  12 x 14"

October 2019

Life in the Cracks 1
The Dumpster Series

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During the pandemic, on one of my visits to the dumpster, I noticed weeds and plants growing out of the cracks in the asphalt. I thought about those being effected physically, socially, economically, and mentally from the effects of Covid and its impact on our society. From these cracks I saw plant life growing in spite of the surrounding harsh environment.  I wove this piece with a feeling of hope.

Technique: plain weave, rigid heddle loom, 15 epi, inlays, warp wrapping.

Materials: Warp - 10/1 linen

Weft - eye lash, cotton and wool yarn.

Size: 7 x 5"

November 2019

 

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Life in the Cracks 2
The Dumpster Series

These weeds were growing along a fence by the dumpster. They offered a brilliant contrast to the cold, industrial metal of the dumpster and  the fence. 

Technique: plain weave, rigid heddle loom, 15 epi, inlays, warp wrapping.

Materials: Warp - 10/1 linen

Weft - eye lash, cotton and wool yarn. eye lash yarn painted with Pebeo Setacolor translucent fabric paint.

 

Size: 5 x 7

 

November 2019

Resilience

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Along side of the sidewalk are beautiful purple flowers. Because of their proximity to the pathway, they get trampled every day. However, they are back in two days. I was quite inspired by the resilience of these tiny flowers. Nature continuously teaches us great lessons.

Technique: Plain weave rigid heddle loom, 15 epi,  inlays.

Materials: warp - 10/1 Linen

weft - eye lash and novelty yarn painted with Setacolor, 10/1 linen and cotton yarn.

Size: 7 x 5"

November 2019

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Dance of the Trees

This weaving is Inspired by the artist Anni Albers.  As I looked from my 3rd floor balcony and saw the multiple trees swaying in the wind, it looked as if they were dancing. I wanted to capture their movement.

Technique: Plain weave on a rigid heddle loom, inlays, 15 epi.

15epi. Size: 6 x 12”

Materials: Warp - linen slub.

Weft - variegated wool, cotton with polyester wrapping, eyelash yarn.

Size:   6 x 11" 

May 2022

 

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