1st samples

Here is one of the first samples off the loom after being washed.
If you look closely you can just about make out a little bit of the squiggly pattern inspired by the peas.
I'm just about to try putting a bolder colour through to highlight the pattern a little more, then I'm going to modify the pattern slightly and get going on a slightly longer piece.

The inspiration for the springy lambswool!

lambswool

this is the warp being wound on, its a really springy lambswool so its a bit of a pain to wind on.
That is why I'm taking a break and writing this! I've already wound the monofilament which was surprisingly easy, good news as I plan to use it in many more warps.
best get back to it!

At Last

I have some time off to do some of my own work! We've just been to Wales on a camping holiday so I've had a nice rest from weaving and managed to get my back back in to its normal position! So now I'm ready to warp up the first experimental piece which will hopefully lead to others for the exhibition. Its using similar principals of the warps I did for my degree show (monofiliment and wool) but hopefully this time I'm going to introduce a small amount of pattern as well. It might start to get a little complicated so we shall see how it goes! Pictures soon I hope!

Warp Winding

taking a quick break from winding on a warp it takes ages especailly when its 17 m long!

pea plants

Pea plants, thats the inspiration for my new project which I have started for an exhibition in September.
I've loads of ideas, now its just about finding the time to get them woven very exciting!

pegs

pegging out the pattern for the weave heres a pretty picture!