Local artisans turn farm byproducts into garments
If you are into using 'rough wool' from non-refined mountain sheep (as we have here in Portugal on the Estrela mountains) you might be interested in a technique called "YarnShifting".
I am making our 2004 book on it available as a free download here on Substack. - "YarnShifting - weaving shapes with a continuous thread". Posting one chapter a fortnight. You can find the first one in the series here: https://joshuabondyarnshifting.substack.com/p/yarnshifting-an-introduction.
It also works well with refined yarns too. Anyway, all the best with your project. Best regards, Josh.
This was a really nice article. I have a strong preference for this kind of textile work and clothing.
Love the natural dies. The whole thing was beautiful.
I have a friend in Ontario, who is an avid and professional Weaver. I am proud to send her this article to share what Alberta has to offer.
If you are into using 'rough wool' from non-refined mountain sheep (as we have here in Portugal on the Estrela mountains) you might be interested in a technique called "YarnShifting".
I am making our 2004 book on it available as a free download here on Substack. - "YarnShifting - weaving shapes with a continuous thread". Posting one chapter a fortnight. You can find the first one in the series here: https://joshuabondyarnshifting.substack.com/p/yarnshifting-an-introduction.
It also works well with refined yarns too. Anyway, all the best with your project. Best regards, Josh.
This was a really nice article. I have a strong preference for this kind of textile work and clothing.
Love the natural dies. The whole thing was beautiful.
I have a friend in Ontario, who is an avid and professional Weaver. I am proud to send her this article to share what Alberta has to offer.