Cutting off party for “Rock On”: Christine Rivers, weaver
by Elaine on Jul.20, 2011, under Blog Posts
Christine Rivers cutting off her latest tapestry "Rock On"
On Sunday evening, July 17, 2011, Christine Rivers invited her tapestry friends to her home for a cutting off party. The tapestry depicts the climbing rocks in Oregon that she and her partner, Dean, visit annually. When asked she will tell you that she has not personally climbed these particular rocks, but hopes to maybe in the future. They are difficult she says. She loves to photograph her inspiration and being a hiker, walker, bike rider, etc she is never wanting for inspiration and says the tapestries to be done are all lined up in her head just waiting. The enlarged photo of her inspiration can be viewed just to the right of the picture.
Linda Wallace holds the tapestry for all to see
The tapestry measures approx 24″ wide by 48″ high, sett at 10 epi, cotton seine twine warp and Paternayan Paterna wool yarn for most of the weft. She wove it from the back and on its side…so had no idea what it would like when viewed from the front. Everyone who attended commented that she has developed her own personal style in her design and weaving techniques. “It is so Christine” was the comment voiced by many who attended. It is always a wonderful celebration when someone cuts a tapestry off the loom!
