Sarah H. Jackson, Textile Artist: Weaving Records

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Weaving Records

One reason I decided to blog my weaving and other textile adventures is to create a visual record of my work. Over twenty years ago I worked on commision through interior designers and furniture stores. As crazy at it seems to me now, I kept very poor records. Perhaps because I was doing mainly decorative accessories - rugs, pillows, and bedspreads - I thought they didn't merit the same attention that an "art" piece might. Who knows? I don't remember exactly what I was thinking then, but I realize now what a mistake I made. There are a few things I know the location of; a rug I wove for an art gallery in New Mexico, a few pillows, and a bedspread made for my parents.

In the 70's and early 80's Danish modern furniture was very popular, and I was fortunate to have one of my bedspreads on display at Danica in Beverly Hills and California Design Center in Orange County. I recently came across this postcard from California Design Center showing a bedspread I wove. Other than the one I wove for my parents, it is the only record I have .

The point of this post is to encourage you to keep accurate records of your work. Take lots of pictures and record the details... even if you think something is hardly noteworthy.

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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.