yarn (soft series)

it looks to me
a work of art
already

it’s texture alone
a marvelous
masterpiece

*When I looked at this yarn, I was reminded of the process it went through to become so soft, beautiful, and usable for the expression of someone’s art. It occurred to me, that we go though a similar process in life. Here are some of the steps in yarn making:

1. The cotton seed is planted. Cotton grows and matures and is then picked and baled.

2. Baled cotton is sent to the “bale opening” room where it is sent through a "breaking and opening" machine. (the result is small loose bunches of cotton)

3.  It is then placed in a "blending" machine and is blended with other grades of cotton.

4.  Next is the "breaking picker" where it is partially cleaned by beating.

5.  Followed by the "finishing picker" where final cleaning and fluffing takes place.

There is more to the process but i think you get the idea. :)