Sunday, March 6, 2011

Almost An ACEO!

When I learned how to weave, the idea of weaving an ACEO intrigued me. I found a hexagonal lap loom on Freecycle a few years ago and it seemed perfect. The nice thing about the lap loom is that it’s easy to measure the width and height of a piece. I have no shortage of embroidery floss from my cross-stitch days and the brilliant blues and earthy tones were perfect for this little piece, called “A Patch of Alberta”. The camera picked up every strand of floss it seems though.





I really wanted to make it to 3.5”, but things started to bunch in the middle. It was hard to keep the tension tight on one side of the lap loom and once it starts to bunch, it’s very hard to keep it from doing so. Maybe my next attempt will work out better!

The mini tapestry has been donated for a miniature fibre show that starts this upcoming week at ACAD. Funds raised from the auction will go to support guest speakers and trips for the fibre department. Wow...as much as I love drawing, I'm tempted to major in fibre more and more.
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13 comments:

  1. paint1chrisMarch 6, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Beautiful work!

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  2. ChristineMarch 6, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Thanks :-) Weaving is so relaxing and it worked so well on a small scale.

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  3. MarleneMarch 6, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    I love it Christine. I know how you feel, I love fiber and it is so fun to work with - that is why I love the needle felting so much.
    This piece is lovely and the colors you chose are perfect.

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  4. MartaMarch 6, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    It's beautiful!

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  5. CrystalMarch 6, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Gorgeous work Christine! :-)

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  6. Magic Love CrowMarch 6, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Christine, this is really beautiful and different! I like it alot!!

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  7. Debbie ShirleyMarch 6, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    I love it! Really beautiful.

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  8. SunshineshelleMarch 6, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    So cool, I think you've done a great job!! Very tranquil, lovely :)

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  9. Pam of Always ArtisticMarch 6, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    It is beautiful!

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  10. angelselfMarch 7, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Great job on this gorgeous little piece! I did alot of yarnwork when I was growing up. Needlepoint, crochet and weaving. I had a floor loom, and did a few projects on that. Kathryn

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  11. KathleenMarch 7, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Wonderful! I really enjoy seeing fiber ACEOs - they are so creative! Great idea to weave them. This is a lovely little miniature piece - great that you donated this. Hope that the fibre group does very well!

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  12. Bubblegum SassMarch 7, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    That turned out really lovely, Christine!

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  13. ChristineMarch 10, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Thank you for all your lovely comments peeps! I'm sincerely surprised by how much people like it. It is on display at ACAD and it has three bids so far :-)

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