I've begun using the cotton knit scraps that I've purchased from The School of Making
They are cutting room scraps that are scooped up and packed for shipping, so they are rather random.
I'm doing 3 in x 3 in patches and exploring the fabrics and what threads work well with them.
Eventually I'll assemble them into usable pieces, maybe scarves or cushion covers or other larger works.
The knit feels lovely in my hands and the small size of the patches provides enough territory to try something, but it never takes a lot of time to finish the experiment and move on.
Variations in color and stitching produce interesting results. I'm going to be playing with these fabrics for a long time to come.
I'm also trying small zokin style utility cloths, inspired by the the Japanese zokin, made from old fabrics as one final use before they are discarded.
The zokin on top is an older one from linen and the black one on the bottom is make from a waffle knit. Each one is three layers, so it is like using a small sponge and it's washable.
I wanted to try the stretchy knit as a binding for the layers of the zokin - it's too stretchy!
This binding adds a lot of happiness!
If you want to see more everyday photos of what I am doing I post frequently on Instagram @journalofathousandlives
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