Sarah H. Jackson, Textile Artist: December 2011

Friday, December 2, 2011

Cotton Clouds Kits Again!

It's been great to have the support and encouragement of Irene Schmoller, owner of Cotton Clouds. She now has kits available for the pillows I designed for the most recent issue of Handwoven. Great for weavers to be able to buy just the amount of yarn they need instead of full cones of eleven different colors!

From Cotton Clouds website:

Aurora Earth Turned Twill Pillows

Weave 3 coordinating pillows in 8/2 Aurora Earth cotton.

Pillow 1: Yellow-Orange
Pillow 2: Orange-Red
Pillow 3: Red-Brown

Designed so that no two pillows are exactly alike. You start with a three color warp changing the weft colors for each pillow making your weaving project more interesting with a burst of color for each pillow.

This project is featured in the Handwoven Nov/Dec 2011 magazine which you will need for all the warping, weaving and finishing instructions. Be sure to order this Handwoven magazine if you don't already have this issue.
Weave on any 8-shaft loom, 25" weaving width; 12 dent reed; 2 shuttles, 3 bobbins.
Kit makes 3 pillows 20" x 20" each.

Designer: Sarah H. Jackson

As Irene says, "Have fun weaving pillows"!

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.