Something from nothing..

After all the precision work for the Master Weaving homework, 

I woke up craving Saori.

The warp was wound from scraps of yarns

given to me from other weavers.  I love using cast-off, donated, 

and reclaimed yarns.

The Noro weft was dug from deeeeeep in the bottom of

the stash.

I was having a great time weaving, but

my studio partners were not amused...

The scarf woven is open and etherial.  I'll post some

some photos once the fringe is twisted.

The remaining warp was beat down tight.

Loving the fabric it made!

Hoping to have enough to make a small pouch.

The magic of scraps and Noro ; )

Carving space..

Creating a little weaving space in the attic.

When we were building the house, I carried my 

sleeping bag up multiple ladders to sleep up here.

The roof was on, but the ends of the attic were open.  It was magical 

sleeping in the trees.

Well, until my candle holder exploded like a shot in the

middle of the night!

I've always love this space..

~

Scrapulous

Scrapulous: the act of saving all-the-scraps in the hopes of weaving with it.

This is heading for the Saori Loom...

..yay..!

Weave all the things..

It was Saori weaving that sparked my initial desire to weave. 

That loom....calls me back again and again. 

For some reason using non-traditional materials suits me. 

Free from expectations. 

Full of joy. 

This piece, created on the Saori Loom, contains: 

reclaimed sweaters, 

thrifted yarns, 

hand dyed yarn, 

hand spun, 

and 

cast off freebies.

~

Summer in a shawl..

Reclaimed

This little project is currently on the Saori loom..

..and just getting under way.

The yarns I have set aside for it are all reclaimed.

Some from a vintage estate sale, a bit of hand spun silks,

and recycled sweater yarn.

It is making me smile today after listening to the second wonderful

podcast from Ashley at Woolful.

If you haven't listened to Ashley's podcast yet, please do!

They have been delightful, educational, and inspiring!

woolful.com

~

Scarf-lace...

Spun up the "fluffer-nutters"..

The yarn was so soft and full of texture I couldn't 

resist weaving it into a little necklace-scarf..

... a "scarf-lace"...

.. or "Narf"..?

Merino / silk warp

Saori style weave on the Cricket rigid heddle loom

Local alpaca, hand dyed merino, and recycled sari silk weft

Autumn is in the air..

~

Joining Ginny

Creative reuse..

The purpose - where I start - is the idea of use.  It is not recycling, it's reuse.
~ Issey Miyake

Once upon a time there was a sweater.

Soft.

Labeled made in Nepal.

Sitting by its sad self at the thrift store.

Of course I couldn't leave it there.

It came home to join pieces of:

~ other reclaimed fiber

~ thrifted yarn

~ donated yarn

~ a tiny bit of hand spun

(with bits of an Oscar de la Renta scarf spun in)

~ recycled sari silk fabric

..to make this..

Handwoven Saori style wrap 

created on my little cricket rigid heddle loom.

New.  Wearable. Use.

~

Vintage

Mother's childhood loom 

+

Vintage crochet cotton

+

Handspun

=

Miniature Saori weaving

~

Summer Breeze..

Postmarked from Japan..

via California from the most wonderful 

Jill at Saori Santa Cruz..

..this little loom has entered my being.

I'm in love..

The first garment off of the new loom is a lightweight 

summer scarf.

Light and airy like a summer breeze.

Merino/silk warp with a weft of Noro Sekku

and bits of wispy summer "clouds".

Summer library reading..

Morning nests of fluffer-nutter..

"It is the individuality that make everything meaningful

and the uniqueness of each thread that creates the tapestry of life"

~ Misao Jo

~

Joining Ginny..

Yarn Along..

For some time my mind has been wrapped up in trying to figure out how 

to create a certain fabric..

As it turns out what I was dreaming of was Saori..

"Sai" ~ meaning everything has its own individual dignity

"ORI" ~ means weaving

Saori Slogans:

1. Consider the differences between a machine and a human being.

2. Be bold and adventurous

3. Let's look out through eyes that shine

4. Inspire on another, and everyone in the group.

There are no mistakes..

I'm free!!

"Beauty with lack of intention" 

This wrap was created on my little 15" rigid heddle cricket loom with a mixture of 

stashed yarns and handspun.

Library love:

Fabulous book.. 

~

..Be bold..

..Look out through eyes that shine..

..Inspire..

~

Joining Ginny..