Follow me as I weave along the way
Weaving simple works when one can't weave on your floor loom. These rag weave coasters were woven on a 2 harness peacock table loom. They will be gifted to a neighbor whose dog ate their last coasters. I've started to weave on the remaining warp from the Rosalie Neilson workshop I took in October. I've designed... Continue Reading →
So I skipped threading the heddles and sleying the reed, by tying on a new warp to the last warp on the loom. From earthy Autumn to Jewel tones the warp has changed. These colors just made me feel happy as I wove. There will be 5 Cottolin (cotton and linen blend yarn) towels. One... Continue Reading →
The completed Autumn inspired runner is from the Rosalie Neilson weaving workshop I took last month. The runner will be gracing my dining room table at Thanksgiving. Of course once all the food is placed on the table it maybe hard to see. There will be the traditional turkey with all the extras, green bean... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year again. The temperature cools. The garden stores are selling mums and the trees will begin turning colors. I have often chosen to weave fall colors into my woven pieces. Shades of burgundy, oranges, golds, browns and green yarns are selected. I work off of memories of Fall in Minnesota, since... Continue Reading →
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 →
Almost 2 years ago I wove and dyed 3 some yards of Handwoven Shibori fabric. The dyed fabric reminded me of the tranquil waters in the Bahamas. I wanted to make something to wear, but what? In my mind I envisioned a dress, but there wasn't enough fabric. The Shibori fabric would need to be... Continue Reading →
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