A VERY BUSY FEBRUARY

 

I was still playing at weaving and attempt number two was slightly less childlike so a little progress had been made! But, just as I began to contemplate my third attempt my thoughts went off on a tangent! I quite liked the look of the warp threads showing but I’m guessing serious weavers would be absolutely appalled at the thought! I had found some old birthday cards I made very long ago and liked the combination of textures and the wandering threads so I decided to make a waving along a similar vein. I used thicker threads and torn strips of fabric to weave with and accentuated the warp threads by over stitching them on the sewing machine. Once tucked into a mount it began to look more attractive.

Just as I was beginning to scratch at the surface of this ancient craft I was stopped in my tracks when my granddaughter announced that she needed some macramé wall hangings for her imminent 13^th birthday. Suddenly February became very busy indeed! Many years ago (about 35 actually!), I was very into making macramé of all shapes and sizes, large wall pieces, plant hangers, owls and dream catchers to name but a few. Would my fingers remember what to do? Thankfully they did and I spent some time knotting in earnest. I chose a very simple pattern for the first piece and repeated it for the second with the addition of some beads.

Suffice to say Amelia was very pleased and I was completely hooked again. Looking on line I was amazed to see the enormous variety of cords not to mention the fabulous range of colours available. The next piece will be for me when I finally decide on a colour.

On this last day of February I will leave you with a look at a new weaving I started this morning. I was inspired by some weathered stems of a Diorama from the garden and rather than compost them I filled a vase and  brought them inside.  Such beautiful muted colours and interesting markings were soon revealed. I enjoyed weaving with textures, raised effects and different fabrics / threads but having matched some colours I will continue to work with plain weaving and instead opt for some additions to the finished surface. I haven’t decided yet but I will have plenty of time to think as my fingers work.