My starting point was the definition for the word "Kaleidoscope" - meaning from the Greek 'kalos' meaning beautiful, 'eidos' meaning form and 'skopes' meaning to look.
With the conference being held in Alberta, of course, our wild rose came to mind and I wanted to find a draft that reminded me of a rose pattern. My search was on for a draft that would fit my criteria and of course I found it on one of the CD"S I had purchased online at Handweaving.net. For anyone not familiar with this site it is a great source and you can download the patterns for free. The one I chose was from The Fanciest Twills of All, Draft #34840, Threading Ralph Griswold #166 (photo on the right).
This draft reminded me of a rose and at the same time resembled a pattern that could be seen in a kaleidoscope. Certainly met my idea of beautiful!
The next part of the definition is "form" so I have decided the ribbons will not be flat 2D ribbons but 3D. I will decide the final shape once the ribbons are woven.
The final part of the definition is "to look" and I have decided to hid a special item inside the form of the ribbon. So here is hoping we get lots of exciting entries. Weave on!
2 comments:
got your post from WeaveTech... I love this draft. Can't wait to see the finished project!
linda I am very excited at the little peek you have given on the ribbon project. can hardly wait to see them
Pamela Marriott
Chair
Wild Fibres Conference 2007
Red Deer AB.
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