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Christy Matson is surrounded by some of her textile creations in her studio in Highland Park, where she works on a Jacquard loom.
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Artistry is common thread in weaver Christy Matson’s works

Christy Matson is surrounded by some of her textile creations in her studio in Highland Park, where she works on a Jacquard loom.

Christy Matson is surrounded by some of her textile creations in her studio in Highland Park, where she works on a Jacquard loom. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Christy Matson makes a weaving on a Jacquard loom in her studio. Her computer is able to communicate with the device in the making of the textile.

Christy Matson makes a weaving on a Jacquard loom in her studio. Her computer is able to communicate with the device in the making of the textile. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Christy Matson uses a bobbin winder to gather yarn for a weaving in her studio.

Christy Matson uses a bobbin winder to gather yarn for a weaving in her studio. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Christy Matson says that her $32,000 Jacquard loom is the only one in Southern California.

Christy Matson says that her $32,000 Jacquard loom is the only one in Southern California.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

A detail of one of Christy Matson's textiles hangs in her studio in Highland Park.

A detail of one of Christy Matson’s textiles hangs in her studio in Highland Park. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

A weaving titled "Plot #05," created by artist Christy Matson.

A weaving titled “Plot #05,” created by artist Christy Matson.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

The final textile, left, created by weaver Christy Matson rests next to the study she created that was the basis for the pattern.

The final textile, left, created by weaver Christy Matson rests next to the study she created that was the basis for the pattern.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Copper wire, left, and zari thread in gold are some of the materials that Christy Matson uses in her weavings.

Copper wire, left, and zari thread in gold are some of the materials that Christy Matson uses in her weavings. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

An umbrella swift yarn winder gathers up yarn to be used by Christy Matson at her studio in Highland Park.

An umbrella swift yarn winder gathers up yarn to be used by Christy Matson at her studio in Highland Park. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Christy Matson created these watercolor studies to be used as patterns for future weavings.

Christy Matson created these watercolor studies to be used as patterns for future weavings.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

A thread of yellow yarn contrasts against black yarn, just some of the materials used by weaver Christy Matson.

A thread of yellow yarn contrasts against black yarn, just some of the materials used by weaver Christy Matson. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Hand-spun alpaca, pictured, linens and cashmere are some of the materials that Christy Matson uses for her creations.

Hand-spun alpaca, pictured, linens and cashmere are some of the materials that Christy Matson uses for her creations.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Christy Matson is surrounded by some of her textile creations in her studio.

Christy Matson is surrounded by some of her textile creations in her studio.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

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Artistry is common thread in weaver Christy Matson’s works

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