Fri 29 Feb 2008
Labyrinth Tapestry Project, the beginning
Posted by Laurie under slow cloth , small looms , reducing stash , tapestry , weavingFirst there was the photo, taken at Healing Ground in Oak Ridge, North Carolina.
Then there was the idea and the cartoon…
Then there was a long period of dithering because I couldn’t decide between two approaches. One was to make the “path” blue, the maze white, and sew on buttons or smooth worn pieces of shell.
The other was to use all these little samples of handspun, natural or naturally dyed wool that were given to me along with the used loom I bought eight years ago, and make it more realistic.
I decided to start with the more traditional tapestry, and if I’m hungry for more, weave the other one.
Update: I’ve added a place near the top of the sidebar where you can see the latest progress on the tapestry.




March 1st, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Laurie,
I have forgotten to check this site and I see that I’ve missed a lot of your weaving!
I’ll remember now to pop over here and see what you’ve done.
Willow
March 1st, 2008 at 2:43 pm
I like the image a lot, I’m looking forward to seeing the yummy yarns together in the tapestry.