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Comment on Purple Syndrome by Barbara Osmond

Barbara Osmond — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:59:11 +0000

By a chance a member spinner and weaver showed me a flyer advertising the forthcoming Saori workshop in Taree at our monthly gathering in East Maitland. Immediately I knew that I had to inquire more being a passionate textiler myself. As a tutor of weaving I am preparing looms at home with different warps and envisage that with the three projects I have in mind a ‘come and visit ‘ and see, then ‘think about what you might like to explore’ approach may help to encourage prospective weavers. Reading the workshop description with a focus on creativity and free expression should contribute to inspiring those with a strong sense of curiosity. Too often negativity creeps into exploring the unknown and hinders hidden talents. Through the years of teaching tertiary and community students I have been inspired by the ‘intelligence of the hands’ and just think everyone has favourite textiles in their possession and this means creative textiles are as old as humanity. I want to know more about the meaning of’ saori’ and weaving.
Barbara 21/05/12.

Comment on Carmel from Studio Artes by india

india — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:45:08 +0000

rendered me wordless. thank you for sharing her remarkable work

Comment on Saori Inventiveness by Sandra Rude

Sandra Rude — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:52:51 +0000

Hi, Kaz,
Thanks for posting the info about the clipping rod. I immediately wanted one, but long enough for the 32-inch-wide warps on the jacquard loom, where I frequently cut pieces off and then have to re-tie onto the apron. By the time I’d gotten a reply email back from the Saori dealer in California that the longest Saori rod is 24 inches, my husband had made me one that’s 34 inches. Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks again – Sandra

Comment on Teal Weaves by terri

terri — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:24:38 +0000

Love the colours and the jacket style looks great!

Comment on Teal Weaves by Donyale

Donyale — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:49:19 +0000

LOVELY – I love teal – hopefully will be able to spy this in a little while…..and loving the shoes too!

Comment on Teal Weaves by Heather

Heather — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:06:04 +0000

Love the weave and the jacket! Can totally understand about those fabulous shoes as well! Had recently read the advice you quoted re cutting into hand woven fabric. A very experience weaving friend said she uses the overlocker to simultaneously cut out & bind the edge of each pattern piece for garment construction.

Comment on Teal Weaves by Giny

Giny — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:49:19 +0000

I love the jacket, now I love to see your shoes!

Comment on Teal Weaves by Margery

Margery — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:40:21 +0000

This is a beautiful garment,Kaz!

Comment on Teal Weaves by neki rivera

neki rivera — Wed, 02 May 2012 08:04:21 +0000

timely advice. thanks!

Comment on Seaweed Alchemy at Old Bar by Marilyn Rutledge

Marilyn Rutledge — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:03:58 +0000

I was fortunate enough to be able to attend India’s 3 day workshop at the Art Gallery in Taree. It was amazing and so inspirational, loved every minute of it!!!!!!!!
India is such a beautiful soul and so very, very inspiring.