Silk Weaving SAORI weaving focuses on simple and expressive design. If you’re interested in silk weaving in the SAORI way, here are some tips to help you get the most out of this beautiful yarn: Understand the Basics of SAORI Weaving The SAORI loom allows for free and creative weaving. We have different sizes and […]
SAORI Weaving with Cashmere Yarn Weaving with cashmere yarn is a beautiful and delicate process. Cashmere’s fine fibres make soft, lightweight, and warm textiles. They are light as air, yet soft, cozy and warm! SAORI weaving is a great way to work with cashmere. Here are some tips to help you get the best results […]
In our SAORI Study Group, our most recent prompt was “Reedless Weaving” – weaving without a reed. In this type of weaving, the warp is still threaded through the heddles, but there is no reed. Because the reed is missing, there is nothing to keep the warp threads straight and in line. This means that […]
It was so wonderful to be back to MISSA this year! Instead of the workshop being held in Metchosin, the venue was moved to Shawnigan Lake School – another beautiful campus. I taught a 5-day SAORI Weaving Adventures workshop with 10 enthusiastic people and 2 assistants – Laura Roveda from SAORI Studio LA and […]
Thanks to Mihoko at SAORI Worcester for putting together these fun Fashion Shows on YouTube. Great inspiration for Clothing Design! Fashion Show 1 Fashion Show 2 Fashion Show 3
During the time of COVID, in person classes, exhibits, festivals, etc. have been shut down. One day when I was out for a walk, an idea came to me to hold a Virtual Exhibit. So, “Words to Weave” became the theme. I wondered how many people might be interested in this topic and who […]
My newest cowl neck top in colours of Salt Spring and the Salish Sea in summer. My favourites. Mainly cotton. Based on pattern 8 in the Black Book – Shitate no Hon. Cowl neck. This weaving was completed some time ago and I finally made this top, inspired by a different cowl neck top by […]
The fabric for this vest is quite thick and heavy. The weft is 3-4 strands of wool wound together on a bobbin and I used lots of colour blending. The warp was 10 thin threads of wool per dent and heddle (yes all put together to be like one thicker thread) and then 2 individual […]
When I first looked at this cloth, I thought I would make it into a simple top or vest with the white bands down the front. I cut the cloth in half and pinned it, and didn’t like it after all. Now what? I browsed through the pattern books to get a new idea and […]