I love colorful fur. There was a floor length electric blue faux-fur “pimp” coat in my childhood dress up box, but my adult wardrobe doesn't yet include one of these statement pieces. If only little me knew that someday, with some hemming, my blue coat would be considered High! Fashion!
But my love extends beyond fur to include any garment that is fluffy, fuzzy, or shaggy. Does anyone remember the stretchy crop tops made of some silky fuzzy material hugely popular in the 1990's? Of course you do, because suddenly people are wearing them again.
Recently, thanks to a Yahoo article declaring loom weaving the Next Big Trend in crafting, I was directed to the amazing wall hangings of artist Judit Just, etsy store jujujust.
Recently, thanks to a Yahoo article declaring loom weaving the Next Big Trend in crafting, I was directed to the amazing wall hangings of artist Judit Just, etsy store jujujust.
So beautiful! I was instantly inspired as I saw these as a woven interpretation of a look I could only think of making myself by sewing scraps of fur together. Working on a loom (if I even had one) wouldn't make me the psychedelic dress of my dreams, but I think punch needle, needlepoint and rug making methods will.
The gallery above is an example of punch needle. It is a bag I have been working on for myself, meaning the going is slow since I shelved it to work on other projects. It is a very low pile, but the needles are adjustable and I would have no problem making loops of differing heights.
Below are the threads I will be starting with. The large skeins have an amazing shine and depth of color, and since I have no idea how much I need to complete even a small piece I think it is a generous starting point.
Below are the threads I will be starting with. The large skeins have an amazing shine and depth of color, and since I have no idea how much I need to complete even a small piece I think it is a generous starting point.
This will not be a quick project. The last item preventing me from starting is a suitable foundation garment. I will probably have to make one myself to fit my requirements: form fitting, lightweight knit shirt with an open weave.
Photos of the tapestries are used with permission from Judit Just, etsy store jujujust.