threadcrumbs is a digital reference library that will document my personal textile collection as well as related resources. an inspiration depot for my work and the work of others. some samples may be available for sale or swap. contact me with questions or comments.
hand pieced patchwork fragment, 14" x 18", all vintage cottons, a fragment from a top made by my grandmother circa 1925. aged, stained and yellowed with many pieces worn or missing. removed from rotting backing, ties still in place.
small strip of ikat kimono silk including selvedge. 2"x24". good condition. gift from mary stanley at art spirit. amazing precision placement into yarndyed grid. random red dyed threads. reversible.
4.75" x 3", front and back, cotton jacquard stripe. dot motif, space dyed supplementary yarn in ribbon style stripe, chambray ground, good condition, some glue on back. from swatch book, france.
7" x 6" cotton sateen paisly floral on "tea stain" ground, lightweight sateen a bit fragile, tears easily some paint spots on surface thrifted, from old curtain
3" x 3.25", silk, densly woven jaquard, printed over yarndye to simulate ikat, floral weave motif, very fragile, from old swatch book, torn edge, with paper on back. iridescent effect