With a lot of influence from one of my new favorite textile designers, Maryanne Moodie, and the support of my fiber-loving friends, I've recently dived into weaving. Its such a fun way to experiment with texture and color. Plus it let's me use all those amazing yarns I've hoarded over the years. This is only my second piece and it was done on a makeshift cardboard loom as opposed to the wooden lap loom my boyfriend made for me. Working this small, appox. 5" x 7", allows for an easy travel craft. I can bring it with me wherever I might anticipate a break to work on it.
I love the idea of choosing a color palette with some significance behind it. One of my absolute favorite photographs pretty much ever was actually taken by my uncle during a thunderstorm in Texas this past spring. It has these striking shades of pink across black and purple storm clouds. I couldn't help but use it for inspiration.
So happy to see you back here! Holy moly, that photo is incredible. Great job on the weaving too. I love the idea of using a meaningful colour palette. Weaving is so addictive, isn't it? It's just so fun and easy.
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