I don’t know about you, but I don’t do as well when it’s cold and gray outside. I’m much happier when there is sunshine and the house is full of natural light. I think most people are this way. We tend to gravitate to the light.
One of the nice things about being a fiber artist (it’s hard for me to type those words, but that is a different post), is working with color. Playing in yarn, cashmere sweaters and wool of all types is one of my favorite things. It brings me joy to dump a big bag of different yarns on the table and pick a combination to put on the loom. Mixing and matching the colors and textures, feeling the yarn or fabric next to my skin, imagining the drape of the finished piece, are all enjoyable.
This piece wasn’t the easiest to weave. The warp is a wonderful hand dyed wool and was probably too delicate for the loom. It took great care to keep the yarn from pulling apart, but as you can see, it worked out. The weft is a sturdy cotton and lets the beautiful variations of color shine through.
This piece adds to any blouse, shirt or turtleneck, but I love it over a winter coat. It makes a statement of hope with it’s bright color….spring is just around the corner! We need more color, more sunshine, and more light in our lives!
Thanks for reading!!!
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