To Bead or Not to Bead

To finish a handwoven scarf or shawl I will often add beads to the twisted fringe. Over time my collection of beads has grown. Some of my favorites are the Japanese beads with metallic finishes. An unusual touch can be added if teardrop, triangular or square cut beads are added. The number of beads used... Continue Reading →

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Treadling Change Ups

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.

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Weaving for Cat Toys

Today was spent at the Guild House volunteering my time to weave fabric for "Cat Toys". Our weaving guild sells the cat toys at our annual sale to raise money for the guild. In past years the fabric was  woven by guild members demonstrating at the Houston Rodeo. The rodeo changed exhibits this year and did not... Continue Reading →

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Taking time to measure

This is the next scarf on the variegated bamboo warp used in the previous blog. The look of the warp yarn is completely changed this time by using a burgundy 16\2 bamboo yarn for the tabby or tie-down yarn. I'm using a single color for the weft pattern yarn this time. It is a gold... Continue Reading →

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In the Groove

At last The Baby Mac is setup and I'm weaving. this is a four harness overshot weave. 3 shuttles ( 2 pattern shuttles and 1 tie down or tabby). I put my tabby on treadles 1 and 2, then leave treadle 3 empty, with the pattern on 4 thru 7. This helps me keep my... Continue Reading →

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