Sarah H. Jackson, Textile Artist: Weaving Divas

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Weaving Divas

Opening my email this morning, I was delighted to find a message from Ann Maxvill of Springfield, Missouri. I first heard from her a couple months ago when she and a friend had a question about the summer and winter pillows I designed for Handwoven magazine. This morning's email included a link to Ann's blog where there is a photo of her friend, Kathy, and the fabric she wove using my design. Kathy's program, "Color Rotation in Summer and Winter", was presented at a meeting of the Weaving Divas. What a great name! Below is a photo of Kathy...

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And Handwoven's photo of my pillows from the March/April 2011 issue.

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What a treat for me to know my work is interesting to other weavers and that they are studying it and learning from it. Thank you so much, Ann, for sharing!

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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.