“Ripped” About Rep

Presenter:  Rosalie Neilson

This Powerpoint Presentation introduces fiber artists to the weave structure called Warp-faced Rep. Slides include projects woven on 4 to 16 shafts, many which have appeared in Handwoven magazine. See the steps involved in setting up a loom for warp-faced rep, oftentimes referred to by the Swedish word ripsmatta which translates to rep mat. Documentation also includes projects woven by weavers in Rosalie’s Rep workshops taught throughout the country, showing how weavers interpret similar drafts both in patterns and color.

ROSALIE NEILSON BIO

Rosalie Neilson uses color and geometric design in her weaving and kumihimo braiding. As a designer and teacher, she publishes regularly in weaving and braiding journals and maintains an active teaching schedule throughout the United States, Canada, and England. Her published works include “The Thirty-Seven Interlacements of Hira Kara Gumi,” “The Twenty-Four Interlacements of Edo Yatsu Gumi,” “Kongō Gumi: A Cacophony of Spots—Coils--Zags—Lines,” and a two-volume book on block design “An Exaltation of Blocks”. She is featured in a 2-hour rep weave video by Interweave Press (now owned by Long Thread Media). www.rosalieneilson.com

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