Follow me as I weave along the way
The culmination of the year’s Deflected Double Weave study by the Way out West study group (WOW), was to convert a profile draft to a DDW and weave it. I selected a 4 shaft weave and used a portion of it for my profile draft. Applying what I have learned these past months the draft... Continue Reading →
Another unusual Holiday weekend as the pandemic continues. It might be said we had our holiday before the weekend when we went to a Beach west of Galveston for 3 days with my son and family. The water in the gulf is not the clearest. The mud flowing from the Mississippi River flows thru these... Continue Reading →
My year end project was making this table runner for my sister and husband who were married in August. Better a little late than never. I seemed to be running behind most of this year. I continue in my 2nd term as president of the Contemporary Handweavers of Houston. It will be nice to finish... Continue Reading →
It's been a while since I've woven any Huck Lace. A new to me pattern this one is from "Weavers Best Huck Lace." This pattern is by Dini Cameron, page 17. Huck Lace shows up best when a solid color is used in both the warp and weft. This is a scarf of 8/2 Lyocell... Continue Reading →
The new year has begun with new opportunities for artistic expression. My looms are warped and ready for the shuttles to be thrown, with the yarns to be beat in place, growing the new fabric. A 12 shaft twill, fabric for more towels. Unmercerized cotton is used since it is has greater absorbency than mercerized... Continue Reading →
After a trip to Aruba I finished setting up the Spring loom to begin weaving. It required learning new skills to get this far. Yes, I've been weaving for over 30 years but there are always new things one can learn about ways to use equipment. Back to front, Front to back, how do you put... Continue Reading →
Barb-e Designs 