Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Handweaving


There's been a warp on my 24 inch wide, 8 shaft table loom since 2017, mostly ignored! I think what may have turned me off of it at the start was that I noticed a threading error, tried to correct it, but just couldn't fix it. 

Well, I've finally come to accept the flaw as a "design element" and to have fun with the patterns and colors that are emerging! The result will be beautiful towels.

I'm using a mix of 8/2 unmercerized cotton and 10/2 mercerized cotton in the towels. I wonder why the weaving yarn companies don't make the matte cotton and the shiny cotton to match in size exactly, but oh well, I'm using them together anyway. 

Currently, I have 3 towels almost done, and there may be enough warp to weave a fourth towel.

7 comments:

God's Kid said...

So neat!!! :) I love to see weaving work!!

Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane said...

Isn't it funny how one misplaced thread can cause so much distress? I can't see any flaws, but I'm looking at the overall design, and I think your weaving is beautiful!

CindyQ said...

Beautiful color choices!

StringyDogs said...

It looks good to me!
LindaR

Madtatter80 said...

This is very lovely your multi talented too

Claire said...

Beautiful.
I particularly like the teal part.

Claire
OClaireDeLune.wordpress.com

Margarets designer cards said...

I love your weaving, looks so neat and beautiful colours