Krystyna Sadej, Ottawa, Canada
I would like to express my gratitude to all the people who are working, risking their lives, protecting us and our communities, and make our existence bearable in time of COVID. Thank you for your dedication, courage, and passion that helped us overcome the global crisis.
Krystyna Sadej - 'Thank You' reaching out in friendship around the world
Stephanie Edwards, Hertfordshire, UK
“Christmas Candle”
This was an attempt at a Christmas Card woven as part of a week-long course at Westdean with weaver Pat Johns. I’d only been tapestry weaving for a couple of months and she was introducing us to working with coloured warps and the idea of working with a mixture of techniques including wrappings/supplementary warps all of which was new to me. Her teachings certainly shone a light for me and allowed for all sorts of experimentation from all of the group there that week. Not everything worked beautifully but it set me on a course that I’ve never regreted following. The piece itself had been sold a few years ago so I only have the photo as a memento of the same.
Linda Porte, Maple Bay, BC, Canada
"BlueVase III"
These 3 little tapestries, are part of a series, “Blue Vase”. Blue Vase III represents the Corona virus, and a healing aloe Vera.
Susan Head, UK
As an older member of our society, Susan has, until recently, been self isolating. Wonderful neighbours, as well as all the key workers around us, have made this manageable (along with a garden and some looms!).
Susan Head - Lock Down
Claire Buckley, UK (mark #2)
I stitch this name tape label on to the reverse side of my tapestry weaving.
Marion Borthwick, Surrey, UK
"Memories of India"
Please find attached my image of the tapestry done during the November lockdown.
This was done to cheer me and others up with the bright colours.
Linda Porte, Maple Bay, BC, Canada
"BlueVase IV"
Blue Vase IV references 3 flowers that symbolize “be kind, be calm, be safe” the mantra of our Provincial Health Officer throughout this pandemic.
Eleonora Budden, UK
I sometimes embroider it on small weavings, but woven into the left or right bottom corner on larger ones. Based on my logo which is a geometrical representation of my initials.
Linda Porte, Maple Bay, BC, Canada
"BlueVase V"
Blue Vase V references a celebration of colour and hopefulness.
Thank you for the opportunity to share these. 8 cm x 16 cm tapestries.
Hilary O'Connell, UK
From the bottom of my heart I thank all those who are working tirelessly at this time all over the world. From the Health Care Workers and the food retailers, to the postal workers and the teachers and many more - thank you. Stay safe.
Hilary O'Connell - Heart
Barbara Burns, USA
This is a new mark for me and to date has only been used on one large tapestry, (74 x 53”) woven at 10 epi . The mark is 4.5 x 4 inches wide. Normally I use a simple B (when I remember) and/or a label on the back of the tapestry.
Studio/Atelier: Burns Studio
Uisce Jakubczyk, Ireland
“After Rain” 20 x 40cm, woven and knitted with linen twine and metallic thread
In Ireland where I live we rarely have a white Christmas. We have plenty of rain or a snow which turns into rain.
I am watching the world out of my window with droplets of rain rolling down the glass. It may not be very festive but brings feeling of calmness and peace.
May we all have a bit of sunshine tomorrow!
Judy Harcus, Crofton, BC, Canada
"Enlightened"
The title was chosen for several reasons - I was exploring a few techniques and so was enlightened by what I learned; the white center stripe is an elongated 'N' of light; and the floating objects have been 'lightened'. 8"x9.5".
Anna Wetherell, UK
I was thinking about rainbows and rainbow colours, and decided to weave a strip of colour blending from violet through to red and back again. That then has given me something to play with in different ways, whether simply rolled up, tied in a knot, or wrapped round a heart (also woven by me a few years ago). The rainbow appears as a symbol of hope - sunshine after rain. It is also, to me, a reminder of everyone working together, all different colours and creeds (or however you want to view it) together making up the whole rainbow.
Anna Wetherell - I can weave a rainbow
Claire Cooper-Walsh, UK
I embroider my mark on either the right or left corner of the weaving, using either embroidery thread or fine wool. It is a geometric letter C with a W inside.
Jeannie Koroluk, Canada
"Spicy Christmas", 40cm X 34cm
Grounding in one's senses provides moments of sweet respite for our overworked brains. I used star anise for the 'star' decorations, whole cloves to 'stud' the tree, and fresh cinnamon sticks along the bottom edge. Fragrant!
Judy Harcus, Crofton, BC, Canada
"Bird Shadows"
This was an exploration into transparent effects using hatching. I had a long narrow warp on my loom and birds in flight seemed appropriate. 6"x25".
Thoma Ewen, Canada
After shut-downs and self isolation began, I noticed that children’s drawings of rainbows seemed to be sending out a message of hope to the community. The BTG’s suggestion, “we all do a small weaving and link them up so they went around the world holding it safe” inspired Little Rainbow With Butterflies.
Thoma Ewen - Little Rainbow With Butterflies
Sehila Craft, UK
My mark shows my initials back to back and is usually woven in the selvedge. Importantly, it is simple to weave!
Instagram:@Sehilac
Malgorzata Buczek - Sledzinska, Poland
"Cabaret"
Let us start the New Year 2021 joyfully and healthily with a new cabaret.
Happy Holiday Season,
Po Wan Cheng, Hong Kong
"The Sea"
I like the sea. Under sunshine, it reflects thousands of colours. The endless coastline, so boundless like my imagination, is where my thoughts are. The deepest silence of the sea, is where I rested my mind.
Michael Crompton, UK
Initials "MC" woven on bottom border. From 1970 - 2000 number of warp threads to MC will give the year - 85 thread indicates 1985.
Hanna Wojdała-Markowska, Radom, Poland
"My structure - grandmother's wardrobe" 20 x 20 x 3 cm
I associate the end of each year with organizing, remembering and reflecting on passing away. I celebrate past time and I think that looks like piles of clothes in the wardrobe.
Jeannie Koroluk, Ottawa, Canada
"Jester"
OK, this could also be turned upside down and become a hat. Though I like the idea of jester pantaloons... either way, they make me smile.
Linda Shenk, U.S.A
Title: "The Calm Before the Storm"
Dedicated to the Angels on the front lines bringing calm during the storm of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Linda Shenk - The Calm Before the Storm
Michael Crompton, UK (2010)
Initials "MC" woven on bottom border. From 2000 the bottom of the C is extended by one warp thread per year. From 2013 my initials begin from the edge allowing one warp thread for each subsequent year.
Kate Colwell, California, USA
“The Light Always Returns: Celebrate Solstice 2020"
The dark of winter has always been hard so I celebrate the Solstice and the increasing light. May there be light and health for all in 2021.
Maria Lee, Hong Kong
"Lightning"
There were flashes of lightning on the sky and birds were flying wildly in response! The fields below were still and quietly awaiting for the expected rain to splash on them.
Dovecot Studio – Edinburgh, UK
As we continue to see rainbows in windows, on pavements, and on social media we wanted to share a step-by-step guide on how to weave your own rainbow.
Get the guide to Weaving from Home: Rainbows on the Dovecot website.
Dovecot Studio - Rainbows
Paulette Furnival, UK
I have kept my weavers mark simple although warp wrapping can be anything but! It is usually woven, but on small pieces it may be added afterwards.
Paula Armstrong, Essex, UK
"Lichen" 38 x 43 cm sculpted and collaged tapestry weaving with pulled warp
Whatever else is happening there are always plants to watch as they complete their life cycles year on year. They are symbols of hope, of life ever renewing. I wanted this image of lichen to be moving upwards to the light. Happy season to everyone during the festival of light and life.
Jane Kirby, Farnham, Surrey, UK
"Christmas Tree"
A tiny tapestry, the tree weft is Quality Street wrappers. Bit late in submitting, but we had to eat the Quality Street!
Murray Gibson, Canada
I once took a workshop with Jean Pierre Larochette and Yael Lurie. Jean Pierre taught weaving techniques and Yael set a design project: create a weaver’s mark. I had woven much more than others in the workshop, and Jean Pierre remarked I was a spider. I soon came up with a spider mark that incorporates my initials; the colours change with each tapestry. The mark is woven as a tab beyond the hem; it then folds to the back side.
Pamela Birch, Northamptonshire, UK
"Bedfordshire Boxes of Delight 2"
Companion to a piece woven in 2020, originally intended for a Bedfordshire Archives textile project they represent some stories of Bedfordshire to be found within the boxes in the county archives - the bottom border represents the Bedfordshire flag; the side borders mills and churches; the middle agriculture and estates e.g. Luton Hoo (left). The project was put on hold due to Covid but I kept weaving. Will be 10 x 7 inches.
Patricia Armour, New Zealand
My tapestry is of a dove flying over the ocean to spread peace throughout the world. A world under lockdown because of the unseen enemy - COVID-19. The virus has destroyed so many lives and nothing will ever be the same for so many people. I wish peace to those who have lost their love ones, lost their jobs, and to the medical teams who have a very stressful time trying to save lives.
Patricia Armour - Peace Dove
Annabella Harding, UK
I have used this weavers mark on and off for many years, mainly on larger tapestries.
Madeleine Darling-Tung, Canada
“Celebrating Joy” - 28 cm x 22.5 cm
“We embrace ‘Joy’ in difference ways, with the final outcome suggesting that every moment must be celebrated in the process of living. This Celebration is particularly special and appreciated, when there is a fulfilling sense of accomplishment upon the completion of a new tapestry.”
Barbara Heller, Vancouver, BC, Canada
"Leah’s Giraffe"
I wove this tapestry through the dark days of winter and of covid to celebrate family. The design is a combination of two drawings made by my grand daughter, then six. I just loved the happy giraffe and the joy in colour and movement. The strange creatures jumping around the flowers and hearts are cats, I am told, because “grandma loves cats.”
Joanna Pasynkiewicz, Poland
"My Dream’s Ocean"
From the end of November you can hear from everywhere "Christmas is coming”.
People are dreaming of white Christmas, how they will spend this time with family, what they will cook, eat, drink...
I am dreaming of the Ocean, different colours of water, the waves, how I have been laying on the boat deck and have been keeping my hand in the blue ocean.
Donna Millen, Denman Island, BC, Canada
"Hope"
The first line of a poem by Emily Dickinson is: "Hope is the thing with feathers".
At my one man show at a small community owned gallery here on this small island, a young lad, visiting the show with his grandmother came up to me and said, “You should do a Painted Bunting”. So I did.
Eleonora Budden, UK
Working on the cartoon for a new tapestry related to staying at home, I was drawing a house with a person in the window. I suddenly remembered this tapestry I made in 2016 and thought it was an appropriate image to express the staying at homeness of the moment.
I called it “Stories upon Storeys” because, as I wove it, I was telling myself stories about the characters. Like the cat is about to pounce on the roast chicken on the table by the open window and the lady upstairs is shouting “Oh no, you don’t!”
Cotton warp, mainly wool weft with some cottons and a little cling film (in the foremost window).
47 x 58 cm
Eleonora Budden - Stories upon Storeys
Aleksandra Herisz, Bytom, Poland
"A Celebrating Planet" 2020 ø 20 cm, cotton thread, pine needles
The New Year gives us hope for new dreams. I want to celebrate all the good things that happened in my life. I weaved with pine needles, so that their scent would fill my home during this Christmas time. I want to share with you my joy of celebration and hope for new dreams.
Mina Doerner, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
"2020-2021: Nevermore!"
I can’t wait til the pandemic is over! There have been bright spots-getting to practice my weaving and watching ravens fly over to see what we are doing are among them. The neighborhood ravens are quite vocal and have an amazing range of sounds they make. A musical “blorp” is my favorite.
Catherine Labhart, Switzerland
As a signature, most of my tapestries bear a small slit in the weave. This is my adaptation of a practice I was told Navajo weavers observe in order to ensure that the weaver's sole does not get trapped in the weave. With tapestry weaving being such a slow project, allowing for so much time to hang on to all kinds of thoughts, I gladly rely on this emotional way out.
Murray Gibson, Nova Scotia, Canada
"Fireworks" 2020
(last Tuesday!) Wool and cotton, 25 x 25 cm.
Spontaneous colour decisions at the loom gave me the freedom to celebrate each arching row of weft.
Jeannie Koroluk, Ottawa, Canada
"Treats"
This was a fun challenge to weave an unconventional shape as part of a traveling exhibition... a sweet little treat.
Eleonora Budden, UK
Sending good wishes to tapestry weavers across the world from the British Tapestry Group
The Rainbow: sunshine to come after the rain
Eleonora Budden - Behold the Rainbow
Lindsey Marshall, UK
The mark is derived from my initial signature - often used to correct mistakes (which may be appropriate).
Eleonora Budden, London, UK
"Energy" 26 x 26 cm, wool, cotton and wire
I had been working on this at Morley College, when we were so rudely interrupted by Covid. Fortunately, several months later, I was able to get it back and finsih weaving it (yet to be mounted). So, it is celebrating the promise of light to come!
Maria Lee, Hong Kong
"Waurn Pond"
The Waurn Pond in Geelong, Australia, was a place which I loved to sketch. This time, I was caught by the ever-changing clouds and their reflections on the quiet pond. The sky was ever so beautiful with its blue and white mixed with tints of the sun setting. In contrast, the varying shades of green of the lushly trees around the pond and reflections in the water make the picture complete with a feeling of serenity and calmness.
Eleonora Budden, UK
The Hand: it is extended in friendship
A friend pointed out that I had not included my own contributions here, so now I have. Thank you!
Eleonora Budden - Behold the Hand
Donna Millen, Canada
I call my studio “Weaver's Studio” . This is a small community and though there are many other studios mine is the only weaver’s. My maker’s mark is of course my first and last initials. The “d" is a lower case and the “M” is upper case. It is not easy weave and I am attempting now to make it a more subtle part of the background although it does not appear that way in this photo.
Krystyna Sadej, Canada
"Let's Dance" 35 cm x 13 cm, 2020
Just because some parties have come to a halt,
it doesn’t mean you cannot dream
or plan your dance party for when this passes.
"Let's sway
Under the moonlight, this serious moonlight
Let's dance.... " (David Bowie)
Claire Cooper-Walsh, UK
"Dew Drops"
This design was inspired by a magnified photo of dew drops on a blade of grass, but they remind me of colourful baubles. It was woven with a mix of wools, silk, rayon, cotton and metallic threads.
Jean Corder Clarke, Ireland
I felt that it was not quite what you wanted but was prompted to send it as it reminded me of people in isolation staring out of their windows. I originally named the weaving 'Esmerelda' and must admit am not creative in naming my tapestries! Should you accept this tapestry and I certainly would not be upset if you did not, perhaps the title could be 'I thank you for keeping me safe during these uncertain times'.
Jean Corder Clarke - I thank you for keeping me safe during these uncertain times
Tea Okropiridze, USA (mark #1)
I have been weaving tapestry little over 20 years. I started marking my tapestries when I graduated from Art college by weaving my initials in to the tapestry on my native “Georgian” language. Letters usually overlap and they’re mostly located at one of the corners of the tapestry. However, placement varies based on the tapestry design.
I have changed my signature after moving to USA (see Marking #2)
Robert Wieczorek, Poland
"Christmas MANDAL"
Size Ø 16cm; material: wool, cotton. Year of workmanship 2017
The thumbnail is my interpretation of the Christmas wreath.
Because it is a Christmas full of joy, love and hope for a better tomorrow.
I greet and wish you much health
Christine Rivers, Parksville, BC, Canada
“Let’s go fly a kite”
I wove this kite tapestry to have fun. The fish kite and the two bird kites on the sides were woven separately and sewn on to the main tapestry. The shaped tapestry is 11 1/2” across the bottom and 20” at its tallest place through the fish kite. So many things were happening in life that were serious and worrisome, I couldn’t weave anything serious. I needed my weaving to take me to a happier more joyful place.
Claudia Wieland-Randall, USA
Churro wools (natural dye: cochineal and over-dyed indigo) and hand-spun wool. Wedge weave technique.
Claudia Wieland-Randall - Weaving in the Time of Covid Chaos
Tea Okropiridze, USA (mark #2)
I have been weaving tapestry little over 20 years. Throughout my career, I use 2 signatures; my older tapestry shows marking in Georgian Language, when new tapestries have marking in English. I have changed my signature soon after I moved from Georgia to USA. Two letters are woven in and overlap on both versions. Marking is usually placed at one of the corners of the tapestry, depending on the design color scheme.
Evelyn Grant, Berwickshire, UK
"Good Word for 2021"
This tapestry is looking forward to brighter things in 2021. We will be celebrating when the word ‘open’ reappears on all those closed venues , shops and events.
Lourdes Elizalde Lujanbio, Donostia/Gipuzkoa, Spain
"Rocks on my loom. The memory of Nature"
When I walk through these beautiful limestone rock landscapes, I wonder how much of us are in them. Immutable and changing at the same time, they perfect their shapes and textures over time. Whitenesses of our passage through this life, they will still be there when we leave just like the rain and the wind do; and if we know how to look, we will see that they speak to us in all their beauty.
Aruna Reddy, UK
Rainbow Drops: another rainbow weaving for the weaving applaud
Aruna Reddy - Rainbow Drops
Christine Paine, UK
I weave my mark in the bottom right hand corner at the front of my weaving. Depending on the weaving and the colour scheme, the mark is either distinct or subtle. It is based on my initials cp joined together. I count the warps so the size depends on the sett. In addition, I sew or attach a printed label to the back of my work, with my name, email address and the words Woven Tapestry.
Rena Roohipour, Co Down, UK
"Mourne Wall" (6 x 8 inches)
This small piece of shaped tapestry depicts the Mourne Wall, a long dry-stone wall that traverses the scenic Mourne Mountains in County Down. Woven in 2019 and submitted to ‘Fate, Destiny and Self-Determination, a touring installation co-ordinated by Lin Dufour. Borders and walls feature strongly in our newsfeeds, but the beauty of nature restores hope and peace in difficult times. This was woven with cotton and wool. Stitching was used to emphasise the line of the wall, and the setting sun.
Jeannie Koroluk, Ottawa, Canada
"New Year's Eve Tuxedo"
I did this weaving for a friend who loves dressing up. This New Year's in particular, we need to celebrate the simple joys... a fancy outfit, a little sparkle...
Elizabeth Vezeau Wells, Maine, USA
For all the health workers who are putting their own lives at risk.
Elizabeth Vezeau Wells - Hearts Made of Gold
Eve Pearce, USA (mark #1)
I have been making tapestry for almost 50 years now, and so my ideas about marks has evolved a bit. Originally I used my script, lower case initials: “esp”. (see mark #1) ...
Ewa Maria Poradowska-Werszler, Poland
"Dandelions" (20x20 cm)
The tapestry was made in 2020. In anticipation of the summer, I weave Dandelions, they resemble light, airy soap bubbles.
It is wonderful.
Kaori Okabayashi, Japan
"Omochi"
In Japan, families and neighbors used to get together on the end of the year to make rice cakes (Omochi) for the New Year. Nowadays, this kind of event is rarely seen. I wove this tapestry based on my warm memories of gathering with my grandparents to pound rice cakes. And I'm using it for my 2022 New Year's card.
I hope that everyone will have a happy year.
Martha Christian, Nashville, TN, USA
The tapestry is 10″H and 9″W and uses a cotton warp set at 12″e.p.i. The weft is single strand Persian wool.
The foreground shape in the tapestry is the Weaver’s Knot. Because that knot is such a strong connector, I think it is a good symbol to represent the universal link now being recognized through the pandemic.
Martha Christian - We all are connected
Eve Pearce, USA (mark #2)
I then started using just my first initial, “e," especially when there was a good way to incorporate it into the border of the design. (mark #2) ...
John Barron, London, UK
"Christmas Fabric"
Christmas Fabric (or chocolate box design) is 26 X 33 cm and hot off the press.
With good wishes for Christmas and a much better year ahead.
Maria Lee, Hong Kong
"The Roaming Countryside"
I love to sketch and paint the countryside of Victoria, Australia. In this tapestry, I wanted to portray the varying landscapes, the shrubs, the lavender fields, the flowering bushes through the inter flow of colours and yarns. Life is vibrant and colourful and yet gentle!
Eve Pearce, USA (mark #3)
Currently I use a round, black circle which represents “Black Moon,” the Buddhist name given to me by my Zen teacher when I became his student. I enjoy incorporating this circle into the tapestry’s imagery, so, unlike the initials which always appeared in a lower corner, the black moon may appear anywhere - in a cloud, in a dragon’s claw, … (mark #3).
John Barron, London, UK
"Spinning Top" (25 X 25 cm)
I've attached a couple of pieces I'd like to contribute for Christmas. I hope they are suitable. I've got through many weaves this year and I'd like to think my technique has improved and ideas becoming clearer. Whatever the ideas I do love weaving.....
Christine Rivers, Canada
I wove it a few years ago, but the theme of giving thanks is what it is about. Thank you for initiating this thank you from around the world.
“Osiem – Thank you for the Earth” is a tapestry of giving thanks for the wonderful Earth we live on. In the border, the black triangles represent the mountains, the green triangles represent the trees, and the blue wave represents the water. The hands are held up in thanks. In Squamish Nation tradition, the hands are held up to say a big thank you. Osiem means thank you from all my relations, ancestors and relatives.
Christine Rivers - Osiem - Thank you for the Earth
Michael F Rohde, USA
My mark is a short row of contrasting color at the lower right edge of the turned hem of the tapestry. The lower (and upper) edges of the tapestries have a row of knots around the warp ends and the color change is in them.
Studio/Atelier: Michael F Rohde
@michaelfrohde
Hilary O’Connell, West Sussex, UK
"Memories"
When I was young my mother and I ‘dressed’ our Christmas tree. Colourful lights and even more colourful tinsel until you couldn’t see the tree. This reminds me of those times. Carefree. It will return.
Materials: sari silk, wool and silk
Robert Wieczorek, Poland
"At Your Gate"
What interests me about the fabric is its texture and structure, and this is what I focus on in my works. I want to show the viewer that you can create your own world with just spots and textures.
Matty Smith, UK
My mark was woven on a set of 3 epic. It is a stylised letter M woven across eight warp. The key factor in its design was that It would be easy to weave. I designed and wove a different mark some years ago but it was far too complicated!
Liv Pedersen, Canada
"The Rockies in the Winter”
Around 35 years ago many happy winter days were spend cross country skiing with the family. This tapestry is now under plexiglass.
Ila McCallum, Woodburn, Oregon, USA
Those on the front lines of the pandemic provide Hope for all of the rest of
us. Thank you.
Ila McCallum – Hope
Lin Squires, UK
Usually woven into selvedge on a double warp at 2epc the mark comprises my initials juxtaposed. Sometimes the space under the top of the S is left open sometimes completed with a contrasting colour. Geometric and easy to weave.
Liv Pedersen, Canada
“Christmas”
The detail of this 1974 rya wallhanging, my first, shows elves dancing around the Christmas tree.
Liv Pedersen, Canada
“The Last Holiday”
A friend and I went to Ixtapa in Mexico just before the world found out, that Corona would put all travel on hold. This tapestry is in memory of those happy days. Fortunately I’ve had many other great memories during the past 2 years, but none from traveling very far...
Lyn Dunachie, Scotland, UK
Hello, I’m afraid I don’t use social media so hope it is ok to send this to you. Title could just be Angel.
Best wishes,
Lyn Dunachie – Angel
Kennita Tully, Kansas, USA
I use a Soumak technique to create my mark in woven tapestries. I chose this because nearly every tapestry I do has a bit of Soumak in one form or another. I also like that I can replicate the same or very similar look in a completed tapestry by applying surface embellishment after.
Claire Buckley, East Sussex, UK
"Sunset Star"
Hi Happy Christmas.
It is a colour blended technique with pulled warps and mixed fibres weft and stitched Gold star.
Gladys Tam, Hong Kong
"Afterglow"
Winter dust, cold and alone, the world is fading, in the last glow of the day.
Violet, golden and red, it burns so bright, till the darkness softly closes by.
Hazy, fleeting but magnificent, I will hold on tighter, the afterglow.
Małgorzata Buczek-Śledzińska, POLAND (Polska)
"Two pages of the books": artist own technique + technique gobelin, made of wool, poliamid, linen yarn, 220 x 273 x 15 cm.
"Dwie stronice ksiąg", 2008 r., technika własna + technika gobelinowa, wełna, Stilon, len, 220 x 273 x 15 cm.
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Ruth van Doren, USA
Done on hand spun coffee filters.
V for van Doren - made my stamp to be easy with lower case r inside.
Thoma Ewen, Quebec, Canada
"Starwatch"
Your new “Celebration” on-line exhibition sounds joyous and uplifting. Thank you - it’s just what we all need at the moment, as winter and increased confinement set in.
We had about 18” of snow in the last week. Fortunately the temperature is now rising to above zero for a few days and the snow will hopefully melt as my car is completely snowed in! I hadn’t yet moved it to the winter parking area which is further from the studio but has snow-ploughed access.
Maria Lee, Hong Kong
"The Silk Road"
I am always fascinated by the undulating landscape of the desert, the sand dunes, the cool shades as contrasted with the hot fiery sun, the sweat and tears of the merchants traveling on the camels. I attempted to weave this into my tapestry. For your interest, those tiny dots were supposed to be camels!
Robert Wieczorek (Polska)
tytuł pracy: Tryptyk ” Fidem, Spem, Caritatem” wym. 1.94×210 2. (juta) tech. mieszane rok 2019
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Robert Wieczorek – Fidem, Spem, Caritatem
Mike Wallace, UK (sewn label)
I use the same marks on both weavings and other textile work. The label appears on the back, sewn on (unframed) or stuck onto the backing.
Trish Graham, New Westminster, BC, Canada
"Blessing" (15 x 21 cm)
Thank you for the opportunity to display my work and help us all be more positive.
Marie-José Bâcle, Victoria, BC, Canada
"Fish Ladder"
Each year, salmons move up rivers in British Columbia to spawn in the place where they were born. Tunnels are built along some rivers to help them cross rapids. A large screen showing their efforts against the current allowed me to admire them as they passed. It was fascinating! The fish ladder was located in the Stamp River Provincial Park.
Mike Wallace, UK (written)
The initials can be woven, hand written, or embroidered to suit the material in what I consider an appropriate colour so it is noticeable but not too prominent; I have not managed to weave it so it looks as I want (yet!)
Pat Michell, South Australia
"Fantasy Rose"
We are in summer, very hot but changeable weather. We usually have parties in gardens and BBQ ‘s but not this year !
I was born in London lived in Cambridge, moved to Adelaide in1952 apart from lots of travel lived here ever since.
Artist Craftsman, creative designer, love my weaving.
Wendy Murray Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
"Ship"
. . . a huge sampler using different techniques.
Each tapestry that I do becomes part of me and enriches my life.
Christine Paine, UK
I had just completed a tapestry for a friend’s birthday so my tapestry, “Black House Sunset 2” is hot off the press.
Christine Paine - Black House Sunset 2
Ros Wilson, UK
I weave my mark (my initials) in a raised surface texture outline technique. I use a colour the same or close to the background colour as I like the subtlety of an unobtrusive mark.
Phone: 07770 584560
Eleonora Budden, London, UK
"Snowflake"
I just thought my little tapestry "Fireworks" would convey what I feel right now, bursting with the will to send out a message of joy to all!
But you've seen that one already, so instead I will show the "Snowflake" I made out of coloured wire in 2016.
Happy End of Year!
Cindy Lam, Hong Kong
"Rice Terraces and Hakka Tulou"
Yunnan’s Rice Terraces and the Hakka Walled Tulou are unique cultural and architectural gems, both listed as UNESCO Heritage Sites. For this pair of tapestries, I applied different compositions and values to achieve distinctive visual effects and feelings. For the terraces, I used linear flows and lighter hues to illustrate how the landscape integrated softly into a kind of voidness… For the Tulou, I used flat surfaces, intensive darker tones to convey how the Tulou stood strong, bold and solid.
Alex Friedman, California, USA
"Dreaming of Green"
Here is my offering. It is a tapestry from 2014 and was about the ongoing drought in California.
I always looked forward to when the hills turned green in February but now the green turns to straw much sooner. The drought continues and we have fearsome wildfires.
Elia Leung, Hong Kong
"Winter Greetings"
In the past four years, I made a small tapestry each year, the photo image of which was sent to all my friends as winter greetings. This year I have combined the four tapestries into one and put it on the wall of my living room. I feel so warm and contented with this completed artwork!
Deborah Corsini, USA
“Somewhere”
Hi BTG – Here is my contribution to the BTG/ATA weavers applaud. Sorry but I don’t do social media. But I appreciate that you will post this for me.
Many thanks. Stay well.
Deborah
Deborah Corsini - Somewhere
Jill Fitzell, Canada
I appreciate the idea – with best wishes from Jill
Jill Fitzell - Giving light to our world
Ewa Maria Poradowska, Werszler, Poland
"High Summer - 2021"
I am inspired by my garden at any time of the year. The scent of flowers has a positive effect on the sense of smell, the fruit stimulates the sense of taste, and the handwork with sheep's wool affects the sense of touch. High summer (20 x20 cm) belongs to the "Nature" open cycle. The bouquets of colourful flowers, made with the use of the carpet technique, bring the viewer closer to the summertime of the year and relax the body and soul.
Monica M. Murphy, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
“Love” by Monica M. Murphy, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada 4”x4” 10cm x 10cm
Thanks to the British Tapestry Group for doing this!
I am a member of American Tapestry Alliance, and Canadian Tapestry Network.
Monica M Murphy - Love
Lindsay McKeever, Ontario, Canada
"Shetland"
I love this piece so much as it reminds me of my visit to Shetland with my dearest friend Cheryl...
It is all handspun by me with the treasures I collected... the top is spun from the hentilaggets collected from fences we passed by... next reminds me of St. Ninian's tombolo... next represents the peat and heather that grows there...the purple was waste given to me at the Lanark Woolen Mill... last is processed Shetland fibre that I just couldn't resist...
Shetland is definitely a place that gets into your soul...
Thais Donald, Canada
A couple of years ago, my husband and I went on a ride on a hot air balloon in Cappadocia, Turkey. When the idea to weave a small tapestry to thank those workers who are keeping us safe and sane, I thought that a hot air balloon perfectly exemplifies the feeling of happiness and lightness I wanted to convey. Thus, I dug out my photos of the trip, did a cartoon using one of them, and the small tapestry was conceived and woven. It measures 5 ¼ by 5 ¾ inches on a cotton warp and wool weft.
Best wishes for a successful show.
Warm regards, Thais
Thais Donald
Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
James Nightingale, New Brunswick, Canada
“The Flame Burns Bright”
Inspired by the fire which burns bright within us all as humans. I am a fire sign, Leo. It represents the light, sun, fire and one of the elements. Fire keeps us warm it’s fuel, passion and heat.
This is a small format tapestry of Sisal, linen and wool. I used Umbilicaria Lichen found close to my home to dye some of my yarns.
Donna Millen, Denman Island B.C., Canada
Donna Millen sent this photo from Denman Island B.C. CANADA
The title is “ Work With Love “
Thank you for all you do.
Donna Millen - Work With Love
Joy Smith, Melbourne, Australia
"BUNYIP"
This tapestry is the 9th in a series that is called ‘The Lady & the Bunyip’. It started when the BTG had an exhibition called ‘TAPESTRY MICHIEF’. I was influenced by the ‘Lady & the Unicorn’ series and decided to put an Australian theme to the 3 tapestries I exhibited. All my tapestries in this series have Australian flora and fauna, and are shaped with exposed warps, to hint at being ‘found’ fragments...
Mary Flad, New York State, USA
The attached tapestry, “Vineyard,” is from Mary Flad in New York State, USA.
Best wishes from across the pond!
Mary Flad - Vineyard
Charmaine Muscat Kvalic, Melbourne, Australia
"The Children's Tapestry Project...Us"
With the craziness of the last couple of years, especially here in Melbourne, its been a joy to weave this collection of quirky, smiley characters.
36cm x 36cm Silk & Wool
Gail Peck, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
"Forest Dreams"
A summer drive through the forests of Canadian Shield country inspired this tapestry. After the Covid lockdowns of 2021, seeing forests of fir, pine, spruce and birch, pristine blue lakes and ancient rocks fed my soul. I tried to capture that feeling in this piece. The tapestry is wool on cotton warp, 12 x 16 inches.
Jean Roberts, Wales, UK
"The Little Glacier"
The matt, plain weave white wool represents firmly packed snow. This contrasts with the four inch tufts of silk symbolising the fast flowing water of the glacial melt.
Christine Paine, UK
Gaia Dance Blue
Many thanks & great initiative
Christine Paine - Gaia Dance Blue
Jean Roberts, Wales, UK
"The Village"
Whitchurch was once surrounded by farms. They live on in street names only. Whitchurch had its blacksmiths, saddlers, corn shop, water driven grist mills, canal, cinema and telephone exchange. Milk, bread and vegetables were delivered daily by pony and cart. Whitchurch is now just a suburb of Cardiff.
Michael Crompton, UK
Please find as an attachment my contribution to the “BTG Applauds” initiative.
The tapestry is entitled “Triumph of Light over Darkness. Woven by Michael Crompton living and working in England.
It is particularly appropriate that we see the light even in the darkest of days as we are experiencing at the moment. This will give us all hope that things will get better. I applaud the sentiment, we need to come together at this time.
Take care and stay safe.
Michael Crompton - Triumph of Light over Darkness
Liz Bivens, Greater Madawaska, Ontario, Canada
"Life"
This is a very small tapestry. I love nature - plants, birds, seasons, etc. I have no real title yet, I suppose I’d call it « Life ».
Liv Pedersen, Canada
Liv Pedersen from Canada sends FOUR STRONG WINDS, inspired by Ian Tyson’s 1961 song. It is about distance and hope.
Liv Pedersen - Four Strong Winds
Judy Kavanagh, Ottawa, Canada
"Lake Joseph"
My second ever tapestry - the view from my favourite spot on a rock beside Lake Joseph in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. Working on this tapestry during the cold winter months took me back to this wonderful place.
Ilana Bar-David, USA
I am not hooked up to social media but would be happy to have this shared. I am not Navajo but did study Navajo style weaving on the Navajo reservation many years ago..
Title: Earth and Fire
Size (26″H x 21 1/8″W x 1/8″D)
Materials: vegetable-dyed and aniline-dyed churro wool
Year Completed: 2015
Ilana Bar-David - Earth and Fire
Malgorzata Buczek Sledzinska, Poland
"Contemporary Collage - Mona Lisa”
The inspiration to create my tapestry were artifacts and museums collections as well as women’s magazines. Centuries have changed the canons of beauty.
Tapestry technique, wool, flax, stylon
Christine Sawyer, England
I hope you and your family are keeping well in these truly troubling times. What a great idea, and here is my contribution. I have two images, both rather old works, I’m afraid, but if I am only allowed one, please choose the most appropriate.
Christine Sawyer – Love Donor (detail)
Annabella Harding, Dorset, UK
“Festive Tree”
Celebrating the Christmas Tree, a symbol of hope and regrowth for the future. Managing sustainable forests worldwide!
Christine Sawyer, England
I hope you and your family are keeping well in these truly troubling times. What a great idea, and here is my contribution. I have two images, both rather old works, I’m afraid, but if I am only allowed one, please choose the most appropriate.
Christine Sawyer – Hearts and Flowers
Katarzyna Lis-Lachowicz, Poland
"Meetings"
Weaving is an adventure. Colors meet and permeate like in life. My meadows are a lot of different meetings. I really like telling them in my own way. The weaving process and the search for solutions are my joy.
Debra Warwick, Oxfordshire, UK
"Mulberry House 33cm x 33cm"
Novice to tapestry weaving, this my first attempt, using commercial rug waste 100% British wool yarn. Woven to celebrate sense of place, my home, to lead people there and welcome them to it. Hence the QR code. A celebration of traditional craft, using new technology, a QR code App, to design my piece. Though basic and flawed, I am thrilled that the concept works!! Use the QR to find me and you will be welcomed at my home.
Krystyna Sadej, Canada
"Belle Nuit"
This tapestry was inspired by the beauty of our world's transition from dusk to night to dawn. This continuous cycle, our planet’s motion, is a very weave-like motion.
Lorna Morrish, Scotland, UK
"Lord of the Isles"
I have a love of raptor. They are so majestic and powerful. He is woven in wool and cotton measuring 10x10 inches square.
I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.
Lorna Morrish, Scotland, UK
"Water Nymph"
Here is my photo of "Water Nymph" which I designed from Scottish Folktales and Mythology. She is woven in silk and cotton. Measures 10x8 inches.
Wendy Murray - Halifax, NS, Canada
"Golden Embryo"
. . . is about the travel of energy throughout the body - ideas from Taoist texts.
Wendy Murray - Halifax, NS, Canada
"Gros Morne Park Lake"
. . . landscape of a lake in Gros Morne Park, Newfoundland.
Anne-Kirsti Espenes, Norway
"Sunflowers - 26 x 26 cm"
In 1994 I went to Provence for two weeks to learn French ‘tapisserie’. It was July and an extremely warm period. Every day I went for an early morning walk. I passed vast fields of Sunflowers. Such an impressive view. And I kept thinking "one day I will weave this".
This summer it happened. I made a small tapestry based on memories from France. From a distance the Sunflowers looked like repetitive shapes. Getting closer, I could see they were all individuals - not copies of a copy of a copy...
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