Barbara Burns

Warping

The loom in  this video is almost 9 feet tall (including the longest legs), with a weaving length almost 6′. The completed tapestry measured 44″ with hems. The extra unwoven warp space is needed for the shed with the leashes (see Tying Leashes).  I began weaving … Read more

Spacing Warps

Once the warp is on the loom you have to bring the warps together and space the warps to weave. Using the same warp I wound on the loom I tie a length  onto one upright post of the loom close to the bottom bar. … Read more

Never More

 Unveiling and Cutting Off Party In this video I talk about the design, dyeing and weaving of my tapestry Never More followed by the unveiling, a Q & A session and cutting off of the tapestry from the loom. Click on the image to go to … Read more

Fuller Craft Biennial Exhibition

Temptation

My work “Temptation” has been accepted for their 2022 Craft Biennial Exhibition. My tapestry “Temptation” explores the complexity of sexual identity and gender. It was inspired by drag performances. I was permitted to photograph performers while doing hair and makeup. One performer, Chocoláte, granted me … Read more

11th “From Lausanne to Beijing” Fiber Art Biennale acceptance

I have had my tapestry Brave and Valiant Woman (also known as Fréo Ellenlic) accepted into the 11th “From Lausanne to Beijing” Fiber Art Biennale, China. This will be an online exhibit first and possibly a brick and mortar exhibit post Covid.  Over 1000 applications … Read more