Bits of yarn

A collection of textile art


 

Whistler

Inspired by a topographic map of the Whistler Blackcomb mountains, this piece encapsulates the valley between the two peaks during the white snowy season.

Details
• Mounted with velcro, stitched to the back of the piece
• Oxford punch needle size 10 regular
• The foundation fabric is monks cloth
• Acrylic/wool yarn
• 45” x 55”


Handwoven Windowopane Scarf

Plain-weave with 3 end-on-end cream threads.

Details:
• Wool/acrylic blended yarns
• Woven on the Ashford Rigid Heddle loom 32”
• 11 3/4” x 93”(fringe included)


Handwoven Fern Green Throw

Details:
• Acrylic/wool blend yarn
• Woven on the Ashford Rigid Heddle loom 32”
• 28” x 64”


Handwoven Plaid Vest

Details:
• Woven on the Ashford Rigid Heddle loom 32”
• 50% Super Fine Alpaca and 50% Peruvian wool


Geometric Rug

Details:
• Yarn is 80% acrylic / 20% wool
• Monks cloth foundation fabric
• 20.5” x 29”

Pattern transfer
Punch needle process
Whip-stitching seam allowance


Geometric Cushion Covers

Details:
• Mix of acrylic yarn and wool yarn
• Canvas foundation fabric
• 20” x 20”

Punching process


Medium Orange Pumpkin

Details:
• 100% acrylic yarn
• Monks cloth foundation fabric

Stitching process


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Bear Oven Mitt

Details:
• 100% wool yarn
• Canvas foundation fabric

Pattern making & framing process


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Fluffy Cloud City

Details:
• Colored yarn is acrylic and white is mostly wool
• Foundation fabric is primitive linen mixed with bleached and unbleached yarns
• 32”x 48”

Initial sketch
Pattern transfer


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Small Basket

Details:
• 100% acrylic yarn
• Canvas foundation fabric

Initial sketch


Totoro Pinch Mitt

Details:
• 100% cotton yarn
• Monks cloth foundation fabric

Stretching and pattern transfer
Punching
Whip-stitching


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Little Pumpkin

Details:
• 100% wool yarn
• Monks cloth foundation fabric
• Stuffed with paper towels

Pattern making & framing process
Punch needle process
Stitching & stuffing


Round Sea Corals

Details:
• Mixed cotton, wool and acrylic yarn
• Mesh canvas backing
• Hand tuft, latch hook, crochet, carving
• 42”x 42”