My first woven piece...

Learning a new discipline is fun, albeit time-consuming and nerve-commanding...

After realizing that the rest materials I was using from my instructor's stash was producing a beautiful and itchy scarf, I decided to literally 'cut' my losses and make it a gain.

I am in love with the stripes I made! I chose the colors with purpose, as each rest came to an end. The effect I was working for was warm and cool, clean and bright, with neutral parts that highlighted the brights. A seemingly random effect was achieved--as if I had effortlessly groped in a basket of colourful yarn, choosing the first that came to hand. That was the exciting thing about it--and it took ten hours!!!!

Okay, I'm a beginner.

Weaving is far more complicated than I had hoped, but who am I to complain--weaving is an ancient art developed over thousands of years ago. I have gained far more respect and appreciation for all materials, and will never look at a hand-woven product in quite the same way again.

This will become something--a curtain or wall hanging or table runner, or little pillow...