A Warp Dyed

                          Nature, Natural, 3D

        The start of dyeing warps and weaving them. The gave the first of these as a thank you but forgot to photograph. These two have been seen in local exhibition in March. 

Two of three from warp.

          I liked making the frames for these, painting the timbers, the work also included branches and some alpaca given to me from some kind locals, that I dyed and felted.

Back of loom 

         Weaving away in the studio, using both plain weave and a Huck lace from my favourite weave book (a gift).

Alpaca dyed and both wet & needle felted.

            I have been exploring other ideas with patterns and coloured weft. So a little bit woven to see and further the possibilities.

Testing idea for future weaves. 

            The front woven plain weave for panel, at this stage I was thinking a different end item. I may still do my original idea.

Working away on loom of dyed warp.

A Gift for a Friend

A gift made by two for a friend.

 The wrapping was on a core of cotton with red possum and black bamboo/wool.

 Metal of red and black with a core of copper adds a richness to the creation........basket.

Shaped elements to remind us how nature is always adjusting and creating much pattern, texture and beauty for us.

1st Workshop Weaving with Natural Materials

These are some of the pieces I have made and show how they can be either a brooch or magnet. The workshop was two 1 hour sessions in a beautiful Art deco building in Richmond, Victoria. Which I feel added to the experience, as it was light filled (skylights) and how the building had been modernised. This is my idea of using nature in weaving, along with 4 selvage method of warping and weaving. This allows for an other styles of brooches.

Bark, twigs, firm grass's, leaves and flowers have been used, with awareness of the flower may breakdown sooner. The people at the workshop came away with the one they made and seemed happy. A fun project to do, with the people from (EEEC) Sharing the Journey conference. Thank you all who participated in the day and my two helpers.

Close up of just a bark piece which is lacquered.

One of my favorites, yet I do like them all.

In Nature's Winter

One foggy morn these images came.