Follow me as I weave along the way
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 →
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 →
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 →
Ok, I've been offline for a long time. Life got in the way. Some good and some bad , but I'm going to try to get back in the groove of posting more often. These Rep weave pieces were woven with the warp from Rosalie Nielson's workshop last October.( I don't yet have another warp... 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 →
Barb-e Designs 