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Linen and Huck lace weave go beautifully together. The loom was threaded with a bleached 16/2 linen in an 8 shaft Huck lace pattern. These two towels and the following gray towel were woven on this warp. The guild annual sale has come and gone. An amazing amount of work goes into putting on... Continue Reading →
Huck Lace is traditionally done the same solid color in both the warp and weft. The floats that create the design, are more visible with a solid color scarf. But why always follow tradition in your weaving, explore! So that is exactly what I have done with these two scarves. The weave structure is the... Continue Reading →
I've been busy weaving Huck lace scarves. It is one of my favorite weave structures. The first were these lovely purple tencel ones. I modified the draft from one for 12 harnesses to weave on 8 harnesses. But it still creates a nice pattern. Being happy with the first 2 scarves, I tied on a... 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 →
This is my version of fire. Variegated yarns in the warp gives color play one can not get from solid yarns. Changing the treadling creates a totally different look. Spots before my eyes.
The weaving study group "WOW", has an annual Holiday party. This year we went out to eat at a nice Italian restaurant "3 Olives Restaurant ". Members can participate in the exchange of a small handmade gift as part of the gathering. The gift is placed in a brown paper bag. Numbers are drawn... Continue Reading →
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