This is a post by one of Mirrix's 2026 Brand Ambassadors, Debby Weiss. Follow Debby on Instagram @specksandkeepings here. See her first post here.
I spent the last month weaving on both my 8" and 10" Mirrix Chloe looms, giving myself the freedom to experiment and see where the materials would take me.
This series began with the warp. I experimented with drawing directly onto the warp with marker, allowing the color to bleed through and become part of the weft as I wove. The weft was made primarily from collaged Hanji paper and silk yarns, creating a mix of color, texture, and unexpected shifts within each piece.
Over the course of the month, I completed ten small weavings. Each one became an opportunity to try something slightly different. As the series progressed, I began introducing more beadwork, and the final piece started to move in a new direction. I’m hoping to continue exploring the relationship between beads and yarn and see how these very different materials can interact within the woven structure.
I also wanted to push the work beyond the flat surface. By knotting strands of yarn and then weaving them back into the pieces, I was able to create areas of dimension and texture. Some strands sit on the surface while others disappear back into the weave, creating a sense of movement.
Looking at the ten pieces together, I’m struck by how much they remind me of a collection of landscapes. Not literal landscapes, but imagined places—small environments made from paper, silk, color, knots, and beads. Each one feels like a little world of its own.
That’s what I love about working in a series. You begin with an idea, but the materials have a way of taking over. One experiment leads to another, and before long, you’re somewhere you didn’t expect to be.
I’m not quite finished with these ideas yet. I’m especially curious about where the combination of beads, yarn, and weaving might take me next.
