Bringing Together Traditions in Textiles

As our world gets smaller, one can't help but see all that we have in common. Parallel developments and cultural traditions fascinate me. Here I will share my inspirations and my new works.

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Just finished this little beauty before coming to bed. Haven't even thought about a title yet. Any suggestions? . Hand spun wool and kevlar thread, handwoven, dyed, etched, and stitched. Features a wire tree and soldered brass frame. All steps and components were completed by yours truly. I just love bringing loads of techniques together😍 . #fiberartistsofinstagram #fiberartist #handweaving #handembroidery #handmade #threadandsteel ##metalandfiber #brasswork #wirework #weaversofinstagram #naturelovers #natureinspired #spinnersofinstagram #mixedmedia #techniquejunkies #naturalfibers #woolandthread #fortheloveofcolor (at Aurora, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cby7_CVsldD/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I've been super busy, although not with IG worthy things. But now I can reveal that after a few years break, I am returning to The Community College of Aurora and I'm bringing my Fibers I class with me!! If you've always wanted to learn to weave, dye, embroider or spin; or if you are familiar with these techniques but don't have formal at training and would like to improve your artistic eye, then this is the class for you 🥳 All are welcome❤️ You do NOT need to be seeking a degree 🧑‍🎓. Go to ccaurora.edu to register now!! See you in January😁 . #coloradoweaver #coloradoartist #weavingclasses #weavingteacher #weavingloom #weavinginstructor #cca #ccartscom #fiberartsclasses #fiberartistsofinstagram #fiberartcommunity #textileartist #textileclasses #communitycollege (at Aurora, Denver , Colorado , USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVwkXAKsGxW/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I'm so excited! Tomorrow I get to set up my booth for Conifer's Elevation Celebration 🥳 This festival runs Saturday and Sunday. There will be close to 100 vendor/artists, live music, and TWO beer gardens. It's the perfect way to spend the weekend. . #elevationcelebration #weavingclasses #weaversofinstagram #fiberartistsofinstagram #fiberartist #fiberlove #textileartist #textileart #tiedye #handweaving #handembroidery #threadandsteel #artforsale #artfestival #fibercraft (at Conifer, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRp9Fm6FRlY/?utm_medium=tumblr

[sandraclarkfineart]

I'm so excited to show off weaving techniques and talk to you all about my art and classes. I will be there from 10-5 both Saturday and Sunday. If you have an interest in textile arts I hope you will stop by😊 (at Salvage Design Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQj20L-FzAn/?utm_medium=tumblr

[sandraclarkfineart]

New small work 😊 Still needs a title🤔 Suggestions? . #artistsoninstagram #mixedmedia #embroideryart #handembroidery #coloradoembroidery #metallicthread #mymeditation #coloradofiberartist #colorlove #coloradoartist (at Aurora, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP7UqR1FAwe/?utm_medium=tumblr

[sandraclarkfineart]

So many exciting things coming up! . @salvagedesigncenter #coloradoweaver #coloradofiberartist #coloradoartist #fiberartist #fiberandsteel #mixedmedia #threadandsteel #metallicthread #handweaving #handdyed #handembroidery #coloradoembroidery #embroideryart #artistsoninstagram (at Denver, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP3z8loFusV/?utm_medium=tumblr

[sandraclarkfineart]

Scarf #1 coming off the loom. So excited to let the hand-dyed variegated colors speak for themselves❤ . #weaversofinstagram #weavingloom #chenille #yarnlove #variegatedyarn #handweaving #interlacementsyarns #rigidheddleweaving #rigidheddleloom #plainweave (at Aurora, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPmjYIRlBes/?utm_medium=tumblr

[sandraclarkfineart]

Does anyone else refer to this as “The Weaving movie” or is that just me? . "https://www.facebook.com/wantedfilm . #wantedmovie #weaversofinstagram #loomoffate #fiberartist #iloveweaving #weavingobsession

[sandraclarkfineart]

I had the best time with this amazing lady today. First weaving class and she's all set up and ready to play! . #newweaver #weaversofinstagram #weavingclass #plainweave #weavinginstructor #coloradoweaver (at Aurora, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/COpEeqKlSY2/?igshid=drir2bae0fmt

[sandraclarkfineart]

Prepping my backstrap for my Baja accent bands. Loving this variegated olive, gold, and cranberry yarn! . #weavingloom #weaversofinstagram #weavingclass #bajahoodie #backstraploom #balticweaving https://www.instagram.com/p/CORGftMFRsR/?igshid=18xt62f5pd80j

[sandraclarkfineart]

Today was the perfect day for #weavinginthepark. Absolutely gorgeous out today. Three years down, one to go🙌 Soon I'll have my own #bajahoodie ❣ . #weaversofinstagram #rigidheddleweaving #fiberlove #weavingfabric #coloradofiberartist #cottonyarn #fortheloveofweaving #fortheloveofit (at Aurora, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/COHW0E9FLAZ/?igshid=qj6dgxggxsy3

[sandraclarkfineart]

After years of weaving art pieces, class samples, and even assignments, I'm finally weaving fabric for a garment for me. Just because! I did initially weave a huck lace sample for a rigid heddle class I was teaching. The washed sample is in the center of the second photo. I just loved how this yarn turned out. It's an eggshell cotton plied with a fine rayon art yarn. It has the finest little slubs and spots of tan💞 . After seeing the washed sample I thought it would make the perfect fabric for a Baja hoodie! This is the one my husband got when we were in Mexico a million years ago for our honeymoon. I've always loved it. . Then, since mine is not the serape style and rather monochromatic, I thought about another sample I was doing for my students (#4) and decided that I will use my backstrap loom to weave an inkle band for accents. . I'm so excited about this project! I hope you'll join me for updates. . #weavingloom #weaversofinstagram #rigidheddleweaving #rigidheddleloom #hucklace #cricketweaving #coloradoweaver #fiberartist #fiberlove #weavingforme #weavinginstructor (at Aurora, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/COCR_caFuH2/?igshid=1q9rjutgelr7t

[sandraclarkfineart]

Inside and outside, I spent the entire weekend spinning silver. I have a stash of some polypropylene threads that I love, but they are so fine and stick to and terribly! It is a true test of patience to weave with them as individual threads. It occurred to me the other night that if I spun and plied them they would not only give me a bolder look, but also be easier to work with😊 Swipe right to see the original spools and how fine they are, and then again to see the final yarn. . #makewhatyouwant #spinningyarn #spinnersofinstagram #threadandyarn #outsidecrafting #fiberartist (at Aurora, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNS00p9F8I_/?igshid=i4t3q735smls

[sandraclarkfineart]

Turns out spinning everyday is easier than posting everyday. Here's my progress since St Patty's (days 6-12). Absolutely love my new spindles from Turtle Made on Etsy! . #spinnersofinstagram #spinningchallenge #spinningyarn #turkishspindle #turtlemadespindles #fiberartist #fiberlove #meditation #spineveryday (at Aurora, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM07Cz2A0SG/?igshid=143f0ns6gypw4

[sandraclarkfineart]

Happy St. Patrick's Day. A little green spin to celebrate. Three values of green wool, holographic mint green thread, and a dark green metallic thread🧶🍀💚 Hoping I'll have enough in the end for a festive scarf🥳 . #spinnersofinstagram #spinningchallenge #kissmeimirish🍀 #fiberartist #findingyourzen #allthingsgreen #fiberlove #yarnspinningclass #weavingclasses (at Aurora, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMjAO0dFIOT/?igshid=1leie82cn7sdv

[sandraclarkfineart]

Since Sunday's weaving class was cancelled due to snow, I was thrilled to get these pics via text from my students! They are going to have the most gorgeous tote bags for their looms around💖 I managed to finish spinning all the rolags I prepped last weekend. Need to ply this turtle and back to carding😁 . #weaversofinstagram #weavingclasses #cricketloom #pineycreekyarn #geometricdesign #opart #woolyarn #spinningchallenge #spinningyarn #fiberlove (at Aurora, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMgY0ByFq-d/?igshid=69a5gg4oklbc

[sandraclarkfineart]

Day 2 of spinning. Finished 8 of yesterday's rolags and then plied them. I love the pattern of winding on to a turkish spindle! Oh, and then I made a yarn out of a sweater. I realize people usually do it the other way around, but I had a nice knit silk sweater that didn't fit anymore, so... . #reducereuserecycle #spinnersofinstagram #spinningchallenge #woolyarn #silk #fiberartist #yarnaddict #whattoweave (at Aurora, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMbVTc1l_l1/?igshid=9sfs2vg7d7j6