Follow me as I weave along the way
This project has been a long time in process (see earlier post: Handwoven Shibori on the Loom). I just finished creating the "snake." It is 3 1/2 yards of plain weave fabric with pattern threads in a twill weave. The pattern threads which are pink have been pulled tightly. These threads were woven in after... Continue Reading →
I"m a little late with posting about the Contemporary Handweavers of Texas 2013 Conference which took place May 30- June 2. The conference is something I always look forward to. The opportunity to learn new weaving techniques, the fellowship of being around other weavers, and the chance to shop for new yarns in the vendor... Continue Reading →
This is Handwoven Shibori being woven on a floor loom. The weaving is fairly easy, plain weave with a pattern thread every 6 ends. The pattern threads form a fancy twill pattern. I don't use nylon fish line for my pattern threads which will later be pulled gathering the fabric. I use a 3/2 mercerized cotton... Continue Reading →
I love to experiment, probably has something to do with working in chemical labs early in my career. My newest adventure uses black rayon in both the warp and weft of a Handwoven Shibori piece. Instead of applying dyes to the piece after pulling the pattern threads, I bleached the fabric. It's important to dilute... Continue Reading →
Some weavers collect equipment, others collect yarn. This yarn is known as the proverbial "Stash". I must admit to an addiction to yarn. Having had a recent birthday, I rewarded myself by shopping at the Anniversary Sale of one of my favorite yarn sources. Placing my order was not easy. Dig out yarns in current... Continue Reading →
The finished Handwoven Shibori Scarf. The scarf was woven, with pattern threads that were later pulled tightly, then dyed. When dried, pattern threads are removed . One side of the scarf is predominately red the other navy. The scarf is of 10/2 Bamboo yarns.
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