Click on these linked titles to access my tutorials. The tutorials are not listed here in any particular order but I do give suggestions for the order in which to study them here. I strongly sugges…
If you've just started out weaving using the plain weave (or tabby weave that is the over/under), then you have learned a lot about weaving already! I've gathered some other weaving techniques that are built off the plain weave and an easy transition for those who just started their weaving journey. If you've only woven
I recently ran across an article in Handwoven, J/F 1996, pg 50, showing the pick-up technique for weaving patterns on an inkle loom. I liked the designs, so I got out my homemade inkle loom and warped it up after modifying the pattern a little bit. I added four more pattern threads to make a slightly wider band. I used a thick crochet yarn for the base and edge yarns, and a thicker, slubby rayon/cotton blend rainbow varigated yarn for the pattern warp. This shows my modified design and the first six inches of the weave. I can see that I need to work on getting the weft pulled tightly when I first start weaving. The weft shouldn't be showing and the band shouldn't be getting narrower. The pick-up is easy, but time consuming. I numbered the pattern squares. One shed has the even numbered squares and the other shed has the odd numbered ones. I used a pick-up stick to lift or lower the appropriate pattern threads, so that all the red squares in one row are on the top, and all the others are on the lower part of the shed. Then I use the pickup stick turned on its side to hold the shed open for weaving. The thicker pattern threads create a raised design. The weaving is done with the same yarn as the edge warp threads. This will make a nice portable project. I think I will take it to the Fiber Festival at the castle in Charlevoix, Michigan this Saturday and Sunday (July 23-24). Hope to see some of you weavers and spinners there! I will be there with all five of my granddaughters. Bring your spinning for the spin-in!
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I have been busy designing fair Isle patterns for my new range of work. I have been focusing on simple geometric patterns. Would love to know what you think of them. Feel free to comment below You …
Learn how to weave a simple pattern that packs a BIG punch! Houndstooth is one of the most classic patterns for fabrics. Whether on a scarf, coat, skirt, purse, chair, blanket, or umbrella, the hou…
ProHama - Collection of animals pixel art images sorted by category. 12x12 pixel art. Pixel Piggy. Cute easy pixel art. 64 bit art.
