Major Energy

One of the ideas I've enjoyed pursuing is weaving to show energy. For me, this involves contrasting colours and weave structures that kind of say "wow" as a combination. It's not for everyone, but it's fun to experiment and see the results. And many people do love what I've added over time to my Energy Series.

Here are three recent cotton blankets that are part of my Energy Series.

C208 | 100% cotton | Shipped to Ottawa | Sold

C210 | 100% cotton | Fringed | Sold

C218 | 100% cotton | Hemmed | Sold

And some details:

C218 on the left is not quite that torquoisey and bright
(upper photo is better)  | C210 on the right

C210 Detail

Detail of C218

Detail of C218

Feel free to let me know if you're interested in any of these cotton blankets. Comment on this blog or email me at: cariboojane "at" shaw "dot" ca OR jane "at" cariboohandwoven "dot" ca.

First Cotton Blanket in the Energy Series (C201)

I recently posted the first cotton blankets from my latest project and want to feature the fourth one. This big cotton blanket, C201, includes an energizing blend of burgundy, blue, purple and orange on the warp of blues and green. It's not too crazy, it's just fun to look at and probably to wrap up in, too.

Here it is under construction on the loom:

And here it is finished and draped. Measurements are 179 cm x 136 cm (70.5" x 53.5") and both ends are hemmed, making it easily machine washed and dried. Update: This blanket sold in November and is going to England!

Another Energy Blanket (SH089)

I began my Energy series recently with a colourful blanket in advancing twill. It was the start of an ongoing series of bold, bright blankets - the colours and weave structure have so much life and energy.

The latest batch of Shetland wool blankets included another member of the Energy series.

SH089 | 100% wool | 175 cm x 127 cm (69" x 50") | $250

This is another blanket headed to the Station House Gallery show in November. It will be part of the show aimed at chasing winter away.

Energy Series

This blanket woven in advancing twill using five colours inspired me to begin a new Energy series. The eye-popping long zigzags, woven with such distinct and beautiful colours, was exciting and inspiring to weave. Energy!

SH083 | 100% wool | 180 cm x 127 cm (71" x 50") | $250

SH083 Detail

I look forward to adding more blankets to the Energy series, and perhaps, over time, scarves and big towels.