ANN’S THOUGHTS
Here I include responses to questions I often get, solutions to problems we encounter in class, color inspirations from my travels, and whatever weaving topic comes to mind.
Scarves from Ann Robinson Textiles are inspired by color combinations seen in many different venues. One inspiration came from one of the buildings at the Lama Temple in Beijing. The vibrant reds, dark greens, and yellow accents are woven into a golden brown background. While...
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I frequently get questions about the type of dyes I use. Many assume that natural dyes are the best for the environment – and since I work with only natural fibers, the assumption is that I use only natural dyes. Actually you cannot assume that...
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Rayon, viscose (another name for rayon), tencel, and bamboo are among the more well-known fibers made from cellulose. Cellulose is the primary component of the cell walls in plants, including wood, cotton, and hemp. Rayon has long been considered a semi-synthetic fiber. It is made...
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When I did my first dye project back in the last century, I decided that it was just too messy to do on my own. I was taking a class to learn the whole process: card the wool (I did not sheer the sheep), spin...
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Several years ago I was introduced to tencel tape at a conference where one presenter was illustrating how to design a mixed warp. She used tencel tape among the variety of novelty yarns in her warp. While I work a lot in 8/2 and 10/2...
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