Marblrough Weavers in the National Exhibition

May I present to you work submitted by Marlborough Weavers:

"Kingfisher", scarf in two layers, Win Currie

"A Walk on the Withers", wall-hanging, Chris Beech

"Save the Forests", rug, by Chris Beech

"Old Gold", scarf, Judy Bool

"Twilight", scarf, centre, June McKenzie

"Wind in the Tussocks", scarf, second right, June McKenzie

"Festival", wall-hanging, Peg Moorhouse. 

"Taranaki", tapestry, Win Currie

"Winter Wonderland", scarf woven in double weave, Judy Bool

"Moon Shadow", scarf, Judy Bool.

"Triple Treat", boxes, Chris Beech. Exquisite. 

"Relishing Red", bag, Tricia Jane 

"Prayers", shawl, Meg Nakagawa

Our own Rose Pelvin was the organizer of this exhibition, and she was pleased with the result, and though she didn't explicitly say it, with the collective efforts of Marlborough Weavers, no doubt.


by Meg

Area Exhibition: "Hands on Fibre" Part 2

Peg's hangings won the Marlborough award. 

Jenny's tapestry

And of course you've already seen Win's piece. It won the Best Woven Article and Overall Best awards. 

Red is so difficult to photograph, so this is a shot using another camera, one with which I am more familiar.

Well done, everybody!!

There are a few long shots here.

Meg

Stop Press: Nelson/Marlborough/Buller Exhibition

This year's Nelson/Marlborough/Buller Area Exhibition opened today, in the heavy rain, at Refinery Art Space in Nelson. It will be open for one week only.

While a more detailed post is forthcoming, I felt compelled to report that our own Win Currie took the top prize, Overall Best in the Exhibition.

Congratulations, Win.

Meg

July Meeting at Win's, Part 2

Win was showing and telling but I had my eye on her magnificent felt beads!

Like the albatross and penguins on her wall.

This was Win's tapestry just off the loom. Birds and shorelines are among her favourite subjects.

These are the colours she dyed in the microwave oven, ready for her next work which will be similar to . . .

Jenny's interpretation of a group challenge. Well done Jenny. I'm sorry if the photo is upside down or sideways!

New member Jen has been learning to weave under June's tuition. She's wearing her first scarf. Lovely colours Jen.

And this is her first bag. Sorry it's not a good photo - too much sunshine!

A close-up of the weave on the front of the bag.

by Rose Pelvin

July Meeting at Win's, Part 1

We enjoyed Win's hospitality on a lovely sunny day. Pumpkin soup and homemade bread added to the general well-being. Thank you Win. We welcome two new members, Jen and Cathie.

Tricia tucks under the ends of Joan's just-finished floor rug; another reincarnation of the curtains.

Is this how much weaving Chris does each day? Or is she talking fishing?

One of Rose's scarves. Who knows what the fibre is? Who cares!

Three scarves from the same warp. Three different wefts.

Joan and Win inspect an ikat scarf from the Philippines.

And we are all intrigued with the way the fringes are tied.

by Rose Pelvin

Creative Fibre at Heritage Day, Brayshaw Park, Blenheim, February 6th 2011

Win demonstrating tapestry weaving

by Chris Beech

Weave It, Felt It - Part 2

One of Win's signature "frilled" scarves, mainly alpaca and silk
but felted merino on one edge to create the curves.

Judy's Bronson Lace scarf, woven in the softest cashmere - lovely to handle.

Deflected Double Weave makes the rich pattern in this red and gold scarf from Judy

“Underwater Fantasy No 2”, Merino wall panel by Christine

Two eye-catching evening wraps from Denise. One is nuno felted.

"Flotsam" wrap by Christine. Nuno felted, with some of the fabric cut away.

"Medusa's Slippers", felted wool with snakes! People loved these!

by Rose Pelvin

Weave It, Felt It

Win's handwoven wool wrap and Rose's indigo-dyed cotton tray cloth.


Sue's window hanging, inlay in fine white wool.


Chris's "Blue Yonder" throw rug showing changing blue tones.


Judy's "Two Greys" scarf in deflected double weave


One of Denise's "Seaweed" Necklaces


One of Katie's stunning felted collars


Christine's felted animal print bag with plaited leather handle, and scarf to match.
And Adie's triangular felted bag.


Wendy's collection of colourful felted balls was popular and
rather depleted by the time I took the photo.

by Rose Pelvin

The Linen Piece, by Win Currie

A nephew was married a few weeks ago and as is the modern way the traditional ceremony/reception, honeymoon scenario was turned on its head. In brief the reception for rellies is to be held some weeks later and was accompanied by a request for no ‘boxed’ items. This was translated by the mother of the groom into ‘why don’t you weave something’. Here is what I did. I might add that this was no simple matter since I hadn’t done this sort of linen weaving for many years and so had go back to ‘Weaving linen’ 101. Not only that but I had to completely retie my loom ... twice... I did it wrong the first time.

By Win Currie