Photos: Artistry is common thread in weaver Christy Matson’s works

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.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

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.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

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.   (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.  (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.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

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.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

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.   (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)