by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
Katherine Gustafson’s copper ribbons running through trees at the Gardens of the Imagination in Terrasson, France are pure delight. 1. A long, flat and narrow strip of anything that can be used for wrapping, to decorate and to create design. Materials...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
Refers to a raised pattern in the surface texture of a fabric, that might run with the length of the fabrics, or across; well known ribbed fabrics include corduroy, needlecord, faille, ottoman and repp. A ribbed fabric is a variation on a plain weave with twisted...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
Describing fabric made to be used on both sides. * Many woven fabrics are automatically reversible, e.g. all plain weaves, herringbones, wool flannels, tweeds, plaids, woven stripes, and purpose designed damasks and jacquards. * Some reversible fabrics look exactly...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
Rhythm signifies movement and keeps order–the rhythmic work of stitching, embroidery, the loom shuttle going back and forth, etc. When work is in time, in rhythm, it’s going well. It has harmony and calm. When glitches occur that interrupt the rhythm,...
by Heather Luke | Jun 24, 2015
Describes an inherent property of a fibre or a finishing treatment, providing information as to the suitable uses of a textile, i.e. springy, fire resistant, moth resistant, water resistant, dirt repellent,...
