Sarah H. Jackson, Textile Artist: Swedish Lace Tunics, Handwoven Magazine May/June 2011

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Swedish Lace Tunics, Handwoven Magazine May/June 2011

Photo by Handwoven magazine

The latest issue of Handwoven magazine includes two tunics I designed using Swedish Lace for the border and sleeves. I loved weaving the creamy white fabric and was very happy with the resulting soft, drapeable hand after it was washed and pressed. Curious to see how it would look in another color, I wove fabric for a second tunic using colors called strawberry and clay.


Photo by Handwoven magazine

This one I made with a three-quarter length sleeve which I like almost as much as the longer version.

It has been a great encouragement having my work published in Handwoven four times out of the last five issues. That record will be hard to top! Currently, I'm working on an idea for the profile draft I discussed in the previous post. More on that will follow!

1 comment:

JaneMay 28, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Congratulations, Sarah! Beautiful work!!!
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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.