Anne Churches Rug Weaver

Weaving means rug making to me; I design my hand-woven rugs and wall hangings taking inspiration from the colours and textures found in the natural world around me. The individually designed hand-woven rugs may create the illusion of a scene or capture an idea in geometric form.

I began rug weaving in 1998 after I found an old loom in a second hand shop. I soon acquired another loom – this time a beautiful Swedish Glimakra Countermarch loom.

As I became more involved with rug weaving I was fascinated with the idea of using the Shaft Switching Lever System developed by master weaver Peter Collingwood. Fortunately I was able to build the system for both of my looms

The converted looms enable me to do more intricate designs. My original loom has a 3 end block weave lever system allowing colour shifts every 19 mm. The glimakra loom has a 4 end block weave lever system which allows colour changes every 9 mm.

My workshop is our rumpus room at home in Kyabram, Northern Victoria.

Weaving is my relaxation; I especially enjoy the design process using computer software, then choosing the colours that complement the design.

TWO RUG LOOMS

FRONT LOOM IS THE GLIMAKRA

 RUGS OFF THE LOOM

4 end block weave

SHAFT SWITCHING INFORMATION CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

Woven as long wearing floor rugs, their decorative quality makes them equally appropriate as wall hangings. I Work mainly in linen and carpet wool (which I dye myself).