Sometimes weaving starts from wanting to create something beautiful for someone we love.
Melissa’s Towel
Happy New Year! 2020
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 →
Towels from the Stash
The yarn stash, has been taking over my house. Well at least the bedroom designated as my studio. If I walk into a yarn store I will surely walk out with at least one cone of yarn or a couple of skeins. This will happen even with no project in mind. The yarn just needs... Continue Reading →
Spring weaving
I'm weaving scarves. With spring in the air , one day hot, one day cold, they will need to be light weight. A 10/2 tencel warp with a 20/2 silk pattern weft and a 30/2 silk tabby weft fills the bill. This is a miniature overshot pattern. " Hooks and Eyes" (design 71)", is found... Continue Reading →
To fold or not to fold
The first towels of the year. These cotton towels let me play a little with color. Two shades of blue, a soft green and natural colored yarns were used. When the towels are opened: Large horizontal border stripes are visible. How do you fold towels? Do you fold in half or fold with each side... Continue Reading →
Spring Has Sprung
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 →
Barb-e Designs 