Born and raised in Bradford, Yorkshire, what was then the center of the UK wool, worsted, and weaving industry, is integral to Margaret’s passion. Teaching weaving, dyeing, and design at guilds and conferences led her to focus on computer design. Her interest in color prompted her to return to college in the Digital Arts department culminating in an independent study of digital weave design. She is the author of 4 books, 7 monographs, and co-author with Paul O’Connor of 2 books, all on weave design. She has received national awards in knit and weave design.
All Tied Up – Multiple Ties
Cynthia Broughton pioneered the principle of using many more tie ends than traditionally used. By many more, it wasn’t unusual for her to have 20 shafts for ties, and likely more. In 2004 Cynthia contributed a tied weave to the CW Silver Jubilee publication. This type of image is now called “Fractals”.The presentation covers in detail all the steps to create multiple-tie drafts: Blocks; Plaited; Fractals; Imagery
This session will be captured for the Weavers Handshake, CW’s online, on-demand learning platform.
Corris Effect Parts 2 & 3
It takes a village, or at least two weavers brainstorming, to make one halt, take a right turn, and look at drafts and structures in a whole new light. Corris Effect Parts 2 & 3 does that. Double weave, 4-color double weave, warp rep . . . and more. Detailed designing for 8 and 16 shafts.
This session will be captured for the Weavers Handshake, CW’s online, on-demand learning platform.