June 05, 2006

Kimono

I painted this warp at a dye day hosted by Claudia in 2003. After I realized how short and narrow the warp was I knew I wouldn't be able to use it. So I dyed some more raw silk and made this fabric to coordinate.

Now almost three years later I finally cut into the fabric and started making the kimono featured in Sara Lamb and Molly Freeman's Warp Painting video. The rather plain fabric was a good choice for the test drive. No stripes to worry about getting straight. I got the sleeves attached and after three tries got the neckline the way I want. I cut a band from the violet/scarlet/golden yellow painted warp. Tomorrow I'll interface and attach it. I didn't put any pleats over the shoulders but it's apparent that I need to.

I was able to wrangle some spinning time too. My new Lendrum Saxony can really spin up a storm. In just a little time I was on my second (big) bobbin of lovely grey corrie. This is from the stash c. 2004. I decided to spin it before dyeing as I'm waiting for Claudia's new design - a Norwegian sweater done in natural yarns.


Posted by Charleen at June 5, 2006 11:08 PM
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Those Saxonies are quite something, aren't they? Pete has one - I can't use it, wrong way round for me, and treadles angled wrongly for me as well (I have my lovely Timbertops instead, so no complaints!) But I did have a little go, and also can see how he can breeze along with it.
Enjoy your summer!

Posted by: carol at June 6, 2006 04:13 AM

Busy AND efficient!

Posted by: claudia k at June 6, 2006 07:34 AM

Your warp painted fabric is very nice. The yellow adds a spark of color interest. I look forward to seeing the finished kimono.

Posted by: Leigh at June 6, 2006 08:42 AM

How beautifully they coordinate! I really do love it, Charleen.

Hi, Carol!

Posted by: Marie at June 6, 2006 01:42 PM

Really? 2003? Time does fly.

Posted by: claudia at June 12, 2006 03:34 PM