Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Flying to the Loom

I have finally finished the rag rug that I began weaving over a year ago! Woven out of old hemp scraps dyed in shades of red and coral, cotton vichy fabric from France and scraps of cotton and wool yarn, this is truly a rag rug - in the best sense of the word! After finishing the weaving on the loom, I finished it by twisting the cotton warp ends and then letting them twist upon themselves and then knotting each so they wouldn't unravel.
I thought originally, Sofia would want to put this at the side of her bed to keep her little feet warm - but now I am wondering how I could ever put this project of love on the floor? We'll have to wait a few more weeks before we lay it down or roll it up and put it in the armoire for the next 25 years - it was chosen as one of the entries for the Barnsdall Student Art Show.  

3 comments:

  1. Anonymous8:38 PM

    IT'S BEAUTIFUL, KAARI!

    MOM

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  2. okay, A. big congrats on being chosen for the show. that's super rad.
    and, B. its GORGEOUS!!! (did you already send me a b'day present? cuz my toesies could use something by the side of the bed....)

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