Saori weaving in Mola applique style
June 12, 2008 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under bags & scarf & mittens & hat, weaving and handweaving and looms
Last summer, my dear friend, Terri went to Japan to participate in some wonderful Saori weaving events.
She brought back this lovely bag:
The butterfly outline was satin stitched with the weaving behind the cotton. Then the black cotton was carefully cut away to reveal the weaving.
This is a variation on Mola or San Blas appliqué technique.
Terry made a lovely T shirt using this technique….. here’s the link: Terri’s dragonfly shirt
and a neat shirt that has a woven appliqué image of the map of Salt Spring Island: Map shirt
I think that this is a great way to use treasured bits of weaving or embroidery or other fabric fragments.
Image Source: Noreen Crone-Findlay
Thanks Noreen - interesting to know that there is a name for it - other than a ‘Saori T-shirt’. Yes, it is a great way to use up bits and pieces of weaving, but also a great project for kids - as are the woven pockets on the dragonfly shirt.
Hugs,
Terri
Hello Terri
I learned about Mola or San Blas applique from McCalls Needlework and crafts when I was a kidlet. long ago and far away! LOL! It’s a gorgeous, and very time consuming technique.
I love the way it looks with the Saori weaving! I have an offcut of weaving that has been hanging around the studio for ages, and I think that this may be a good way to use it. Although…. a pocket would be great, too…..
Thanks so much for the inspiration!