April 12, 2008
To finish the baby blankets I sewed a satin border around the weaving which squared them off perfect. Super soft and warm for the three new borns they were woven for. Warm hugs & cuddles xoxox
April 9, 2008
I have been commissioned to weave a length of fabric, which is going to be made into a jacket for a wedding dress. I started my search for yarns by ordering silk sample cards but could not find what I wanted. After i visited a yarn store in Perth I spotted it straight away….100% bamboo in 50g balls super soft with the feeling of silk.
I am nearly finished winding the warp and excited about getting the bamboo on my loom. The weft is a totally different yarn to blend the two colours and softness of the wedding veil with the simple yet elegance of the wedding dress.
March 31, 2008
Baby blankets on the loom, two are for Joc’s friends grand-children and the darker one is for brand new baby John Christopher O’Reilly who was born in Sydney a couple of weeks ago to a very happy Mairead, Cathal & sister Maeve. Well done all. Blanket on the way soon.
February 7, 2008
A week into Feb and I have just started back weaving on Jo-Anne (my weavebird loom). I had minor surgery in Jan so production was held off until now. I am weaving 100% cotton stoles / shawls with this beautiful complex pattern, I was inspired by the ‘Coverlet’ book my mother-in-law bought me for Christmas.
The warp is a wonderful butter colour and so far I have woven one with a light brown weft and I have started a baby blue one.
I am so happy to be back at the loom again.
Filed under Gingin, Handwoven, Shirley Treasure, Western Australia, cotton, evening wear, loom, stole, warp, weave, weavebird, weaving, woven
Tags: weaving, shawl, stole, complexweaves, warp, weft, project, woven
January 11, 2008
Fibres West 2008 is the 6th regional forum to be held in Western Australia under the auspices of the Australian Forum for Textile Arts Ltd (TAFTA). It is taking place from the 5th -11th of October in Bunbury. A fully residential program is offered over the 5 days providing participants with opportunities for learning and the exchange of ideas with other textile craftspeople.
The list of classes available and the standard of the tutors is incredible, tutors come from all over including India, USA and each state in Australia is represented. Yes, yours truly will be tutoring a class on the delights of weaving with texture. I am looking forward to it immensely. For more information check out the Fibres West web site and have a look at the Shirley Treasure link. http://www.fibreswest.com.au
January 9, 2008
I have just checked how may people have viewed my weaving on www.shirleytreasure.etsy.com and 2 shawls are in the high 90’s but really how many have to view before a purchase is made?
In this day & age it is great that we can all have our art on view & sale especially on art sites like Etsy.com but at the end of the day we are all trying to make a living with our our designing, creating & art. More people need to realise that art & craft is not just a ‘Past time’ for the talented few in the community but more of a creative energy that needs to be nurtured & encouraged by everyone.
A call to all: if not already taken…. the Pledge to Buy Hand made Goods http://www.buyhandmade.org/ and support the hand made art work globally.
Filed under Australia, Craft & Design, Etsy.com, Handwoven, abundance, accessory, purchase
Tags: Art, designing, Etsy.com, handmade, weaving
January 9, 2008
In this months Handwoven magazine Karen Richards from Vic, Australia has an article about weaving with emu feathers. I liked this project so much I had to have a go!
Thanks to Brett & David Pollock from Wooleen Station in the Murchison, who now have a nice dent in their ute, provided the feathers for my ’Karen Richards’ shawl. Check out Karen’s website to view her beautiful shawl that featured in ‘Handwoven’ http://www.karenrichards.net/weaving.htm
Weaving with feathers is heaps of fun, slow, but fun!.
modeled by Hayley Treasure.
November 26, 2007
SOLD.
Model: Annelise Rowell
