Sarah H. Jackson, Textile Artist: Love That Orange! Altered Couture Magazine

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Love That Orange! Altered Couture Magazine

I'm very excited to have my work published again! Including two of my designs, the latest issue of Altered Couture magazine hit the newsstand August 1st. One of the designs is the first reconstructed garment I ever made, and it's fun to look back and see where it all started less than two years ago.

It's always interesting to see how the magazine's stylist chooses to show a garment; background, setting, model, etc. I just wish for these photos the model's hair would have been off her shoulders in the frontal shots so you could see the collar and neckline. I do like her boots, though, and think they're a cute choice with the leggings.

The second garment is a more recent one, and incorporates one of my favorite color combinations; purple and orange. My love of orange was inspired by my mom when she picked out an outfit for me in the fourth grade; orange corduroy pants and an orange patterned knit top. Purple entered the picture when I was doing a lot of quilting; orange and purple definitely keep things hopping in a quilt!

My creative, artistic niece, Lindsay Wilkes, also has some of her work in this issue; two women's pieces (Shawl Collar Sweater and T-Shirt Shrug) and a darling felted wool coat she made for her daughter. You can check it out on her delightful blog:
http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com/2011/08/altered-couture-magazine-fall-2011.html

Kudos to Beth Livesay, managing editor of Altered Couture, and her staff for another inspirational issue!

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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.