Cambria Semi-Custom Drawing
As Autumn approaches, the kids are settling back into school and I have some time to reflect on the moments we shared during vacation. It is hard for me to imagine summer without a visit to Cambria, the peaceful seaside village in San Louis Obispo County we returned to this year on our way to Big Sur. Our morning began with a walk along the beach, a toddler wrapped on my back because he was too cold to walk. We braved the fog, wind and chill, descending a steep stairway to hunt for moonstones. We walked together along the shore and as each wave arrived, new treasures would be tossed at our feet. The sea was relentless. We gathered up the stones as quickly as we could. Soon, our collection grew larger than the bag we brought to carry them in. We filled our shoes, the hood of a coat, anything we could find! Over the weeks since we returned home, our stones have vanished. They were glued to paper, painted, buried in the garden, distributed to friends or just forgotten - having been mixed with ordinary stones. I forgot to keep a single one for my desk. So I've made this wrap instead to help me remember that morning and the time we spent gathering rocks. I hope it can accompany you on your own adventures with your little one and serve as a reminder of a cherished moment you will share.
In this colourway, I have tried to capture this beloved coastal landscape where scrubby green hills meet the tranquil blue of the Pacific Ocean along a stretch of shoreline dotted with pebbles. Cambria is approximately 95% Egyptian Cotton/5% Cotton. It combines a dark blueish teal along one rail with a dark greenish teal along the opposite rail, transitioning through steely blue, layers of natural and soft grey and a vibrant mix of greens. Highlights of rust orange, wheat yellow and chartreuse are sprinkled throughout. It will be woven in pebble weave at 24 EPI.
I am holding a drawing this week for three semi-custom slots.
Weft choices and prices are as follows:
Cotton weft $105/meter
Egyptian Cotton weft $110/meter
Superwash Merino Lambswool weft $120/meter
Organic Merino Wool weft $120/meter
Madeline Tosh Superwash Merino Lace weft $125/meter
The cottons, from the bottom of the woven sample (and counterclockwise beginning with the pirn on the left: slate blue cotton, blue-green Egyptian cotton, denim blue cotton, medium grey Egyptian cotton, Steel-blue Egyptian cotton.
The wools, from the bottom of the woven sample (and from the left of the cones): tourmaline superwash merino lambswool, mallard superwash merino lambswool, mood blue organic merino wool, charcoal organic merino wool, MadTosh Superwash Lace in Fir Wreath and MadTosh Superwash Lace in Tern.
All the weft choices together.
If you would like to enter the drawing, please complete the form below. I will select three entries on Thursday, September 24 around 12 PM Pacific. The drawing is limited to one entry per household. Maximum length per entry is 5.2 meters (with the exception of the MadTosh yarn - which must be 4.9 meters or less due to limited quantities). A non-refundable 15% deposit will be required to reserve your spot and is due within 24 hours of payment request. The balance will be due upon completion of the wrap- which is expected to be before the end of October. Good luck!