Follow me as I weave along the way
These Bronson Lace towels have been on the loom for quite a while. There's 2 left to weave so I need to get motivated. I've woven this pattern before and find that it's one I come back to weave in different colors. This is an 8 harness weave. The pattern looks different depending on the... Continue Reading →
These are the finished towels from the post "Spring has Sprung". I had fun playing with different combinations of ways to treadle.I created borders on each side of the towel. That way however it's hung up there is a pretty border design.This is the last design I wove. There would be many other combinations if... Continue Reading →
This sample of crimp weave was woven on warp left after weaving a scarf. It's narrow since the original scarf was only 7 inches wide. The warp is a 10/2 Tencel and weft a polyester sewing thread. This gives a lovely hand. Note to self when setting up to weave future scarf warp width should... Continue Reading →
The weaving study group I belong to chose linen as their topic for the year. Individuals were to weave samples with at least 50% linen. Linen needs to be used in the warp or weft, with no fibers blended with the linen. I have linen in my stash but do not weave with it very... Continue Reading →
Preparations have begun for a new weaving project, handwoven towels with a bright warp. The looms are full. The Zig zag scarf from the previous post, is a slow weave project on the Baby Mac loom. It needs frequent stops in weaving to look at the pattern on the backside with a mirror. I'm looking... Continue Reading →
If your tired of shawls falling off your shoulders an alternative is to make a Möbius Shawl. The trick is to twist the shawl once than stitch one end to the side of the other end. This really is just a fancy poncho, with softer draping of fabric in the front. The technique works well... Continue Reading →
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