Sarah H. Jackson, Textile Artist: Swedish Lace Weave

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Swedish Lace Weave

I've been weaving a lot, just not being consistent about posting here to let you know what I'm up to!

Below is a scarf that I wove using a Swedish Lace weave as the border:

Underneath is the fabric I wove next in creamy, off-white & natural.

I liked this so much that I decided to tie on another warp and weave it in another color which is shown here:

The tying on was more than a little problematic. Even though I tied the two warps together using a weaver's knot which is quite flat, the knots were still tight going through the reed, and I had to tug on about every two threads to pop them through. Then, of course, they had to be wiggled and jiggled to get them through the heddles. Aaagh! I'm sure I could have threaded and rethreaded my loom several times in the time I spent tying on the second warp. So tell me... Why does anyone think tying on is a good idea?

2 comments:

AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:06 PM
I agree! The one time I tried tying on a new warp, I didn't find it to be time-saving at all either. I think the main value of the technique might be if you had a warp that was really expensive, you could eliminate some of the loom waste.
Deborah H.
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Evanston Sewing Machine RepairDecember 8, 2022 at 3:52 PM
Verry thoughtful blog
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Welcome!

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.