Intuitive weaving

Whether in a table loom or in a tapestry frame loom, I prefer weaving intuitively without a pattern or drawing to follow. I rather feel the rhythm of the work and let it flow easily, than have a strict preconceived idea of what the final product will look like.

This way, I can be more present and fully engage with the fibers I'm working with, letting go of some of the pressure accumulated during the creative process.

If I’m working on slightly bigger pieces, or something that is a bit more ambitious, I sometimes start my weaving process with some simple line drawings. These sketches can be very abstract but they help me to visualize something, and make it easier to start weaving. Once the weaving starts, the drawings are put to the side. I pick the fibers I’m working with, and let them guide me through the work.

In addition to the drawings, I sometimes also make simple collages and studies with scrap pieces of fabric or paper, that I then use as a very loose guide for my tapestries. Even with bigger pieces, I like to keep a free-weaving style, only planning the things that need absolute planning, like size, format and warping.