new beginnings
off the loom
moved to the sewing machine
cutting more rags
the process is endless
finished – thousand of little stitches
the binding is made from scraps – it makes a neat finish
but
the piece is now much too neat, tidy, finished to be considered boro
there is a lifetime of difference between producing something to fill a desperate need
and creating for pleasure and artistic satisfaction
(more on this in a future blog)
also finished – 4 ounces of fine handspun tussah silk
ready for the dye pot
a Christmas gift book
experimenting with handspun
starting the new year with a naked loom
what to weave??
the choice is overwhelming
best wishes to all
thank you for visiting throughout the year
a special thanks to those who leave a comment
may 2015 bring everything you need and wish for
with a few lovely surprises
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Happy New Year. May your 2015 be filled with fun love happiness and fiber.
It has been such a pleasure reading with you over the year. You have given me so much inspiration and much more to think about. I look forward to 2015 and maybe finally sharing some in return.
Your boro, I think, filled the need for which it was created. To help you better understand and further you along your quest…. so far. Who knows where it will take you next?
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Renee’ – thank you, wishing you a year filled with all good things and a few happy surprises. the boro has given me much to think about.
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so happy, happy new year. i think that boro happens, but your piece is the beginning of something huge, like the name of one of claire van vleit’s books (for a poem) beauty in use. i have a feeling this boro thing is something that happens. how will you use it?
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Velma – happy, healthy, creative new year to you. hope it is filled with moving events. yes, boro just happens, over time. think it will just hang/move around until it finds a comfortable place.
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I’m happy to have spent parts of 2014 with you, Jean–you’re an inspiration! Happy 2015!
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Kerry – looking forward to another year of “hands at home”. All the best to you.
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Happy New Year Jean! I do really enjoy your blog and all the inspiration it induces. See you soon!
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Ann – wishing you all the greatest new year with all sorts of fibre-y things.
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I love the colors you used…Happy New Year to you…people are loving the tea towels I’ve been giving for gifts!
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Suzanna – so happy the tea towels are a hit. the very best in the new Year, happy, healthy and creative.
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Your “boro” turned out so lovely. I love the blue and orange together. Can never get enough silk! The new year is looking promising 😉 For me I’m thinking more kumihimo…
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Kristin – yes, I think the blue and orange was a happy accident, worth trying to repeat. All the best in the coming year.
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あけましておめでとうごさいます
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saganishiki – yoi otoshi o omukae kudasai
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