Sarah H. Jackson, Textile Artist: Hats for the Orange County Rescue Mission

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Hats for the Orange County Rescue Mission

This is one of the hats I made for a project of the South Coast Weavers & Spinners guild I belong to. The striped fabric is handwoven using 8/2 cotton warp and space dyed cotton chenille weft; the brim and lining are polar fleece.

Members of the guild have been weaving, knitting, and crocheting hats for several months for the Orange County Rescue Mission. Yesterday we gathered them all together and tagged them for giving.

Following the meeting, a small group of us delivered 173 hats! We were warmly received at the Mission and treated to a tour of the facility which is aptly named "Village of Hope." What an inspiring place! For information, visit: http://www.rescuemission.org/

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Artist Statement:
Handweaving, simple or elaborate; it all begins with one thread. To sit at  my loom and throw the shuttle while witnessing the interplay of color,  pattern, and texture as it develops into cloth is endlessly fascinating.
My design process often centers on color as I work within the limitations  of the loom to stretch and explore the possibilities of color interaction.
At other times I focus on the combination of structure and fiber, using  only one or two colors, to create the desired cloth.
Whether designing for the home or one-of-a-kind garments, my weaving  reflects a passion for marrying structure, fiber, and color to produce  cloth that is unique, practical, beautiful, and just right for my intended  purpose.

About Me

An early interest in art and textiles led me to the University of Kansas where I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with emphasis in textile design. I started weaving again in 2005 after an almost twenty year hiatus. Some of the things I did during that time include working for a publishing company designing and writing pattern instruction for knitwear, quilting, home schooling my son, and volunteering as a Stephen minister in my church. I am passionate about weaving (everyday, if possible!), color, and texture. When not weaving, I enjoy reading, gardening, and bike riding.

I have had numerous designs published in Handwoven magazine. In January, 2012, I joined their editorial team as a technical editor, and in January, 2015, I was offered the job of weaving editor.