Please forgive the reflections on the glass.
I just brought the next two pictures back from the framer.
I just brought the next two pictures back from the framer.
And this needlework was a gift to us from my niece, purchased when she lived in China. The framer is getting lots of work from me, lately. |
I was honored to be commissioned to make this tallis for my friend's granddaughter. |
The young lady chose the colors and designed it with me. The bag, reinforcement squares at the corners and atarah (collar decoration) were all made on a separate warp with the same threading. |
Here's a close-up. It's woven in tencel and a fine metallic yarn for the thin stripes. The tencel is sett at 24epi. There are 18 of the wide stripes (18 being a 'magic' number, meaning 'Life'). |
I bought this wool a couple of years ago on one of our driving trips. |
Just as we have no idea where we're heading as we drive, I have no idea what this yarn's going to be when it grows up. |
So, it's on to the next! This fiber is a hand-dyed merino wool from Malabrigo. I had to (arm twisting) buy it. I've only ever seen them make their pretty knitting yarns (...and bought a few!). |
The tallith turned out gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI like your embroidery works! Do you have spots chosen for them to hang already? The tallith turned out quite nice and I like the yarns that you went with. Hmm, I need to go look for the merino wool from Malabrigo to see if I can bring some home. Need. Haha.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty close to running out of wall space. I may have to start rotating pictures. A friend of mine does that seasonally.
ReplyDeleteI found the Malabrigo in a store called Altered Stitch, in Valley Village, CA.