Textiles in Play explores the interactive aspect of crafted textiles through their tactility. Basic techniques of knitting, weaving, and crochet, are used in fun and innovative ways to enliven textiles and enhance people's tactile experiences. The stop motion piece illustrates how much life can be found within textiles through their history and the people who crafted them.

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Plain Weave + Crochet on Tapestry Loom: Cotton 4/2

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Plain Weave + Crochet on Tapestry Loom: Cotton 4/2, Acrylic 3/4, Cotton Rope.

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Plain Weave + Crochet on Tapestry Loom: Cotton 4/2, Acrylic 4/2.

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Hand Knitted Stuffed Jacquard: Cotton 4/2, Acrylic 4/2, Dyed Wool Roving.

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Plain Weave: Terry Cotton, Cotton4/2, Dyed Wool Roving.

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Bubble on Silver Reed SK280: Mercerized Cottong 8/2, Dyed Wool Roving.

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Strapping Rows on Silver Reed SK280: Mercerized Cotton 8/2, Merino Wool 6/3, and Acrylic 6/3.

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Bubbles + Eyelets on Silver Reed SK 280: Mercerized Cotton 8/2, Merino Wool 6/3, Acrylic 6/3, and Dyed Wool Roving.

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Bubbles + Eyelets on Silver Reed SK 280: Mercerized Cotton 8/2, Merino Wool 6/3, Acrylic 6/3, and Dyed Wool Roving.

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Tubular Ruffles on Silver Reed SK 280: Mercerized Cotton 8/2, Acrylic 6/3.

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Bubbles Rows on Silver Reed SK 280: Mercerized Cotton 8/2, Wool Roving.

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Bubbles Face on Silver Reed SK280: Mercerized Cotton 8/2, Merino Wool 6/3.

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Stuffed Rib on Double Bed Silver Reed SK 280: Acrylic 6/3.

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Stuffed Rib on Double Bed Silver Reed SK 280: Acrylic 6/3, Merino Wool 6/3.

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Tubular Ruffles on Silver Reed SK 280: Acrylic 6/3, Merino Wool 6/3.

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Add-on Straps on Silver Reed SK 280: Merino Wool 6/3.

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Open Bubbles on Shima Seiki 7gg Digital Knitting Machine (flat bed): Perle Cotton 8/2.

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Double Knit Jacquard on Shima Seiki 10gg Digital Knitting Machine: Perle Cotton 8/2, Cotton 8/2.

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Double Knit Jacquard on Shima Seiki 10gg Digital Knitting Machine: Perle Cotton 8/2, Cotton 8/2.

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Bubble Socks on Silver Reed SK 280: Merino Wool 6/4.