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This is the last batch of scarves woven before my show this weekend. These scarves are made from handpainted Tencel rayon in a color blend called Pond. The top scarf has the same variegated weft and warp, and I wove it in a tabby weave. For the next two scarves I used a solid dark green weft [...] I finished weaving another warp of three cashmere & silk scarves. I’m so glad I discovered the trick of preparing the warp so I can do three at a time without pulling out my hair! This time I wanted to try a woven lace pattern that was a bit more complex, requiring me to use my [...] My next completed weaving project — handwoven rayon scarves made with hand painted yarn. I really like the pastel lavender, green, and cream in this color blend. The Tencel rayon is nice and soft, a perfect fiber for the soft colors in these scarves. I wove two of them with columns of huck lace along [...] I’ve been working up all that great hand painted yarn, and I really love the tencel ocean waves. I must say I did get one surprise from these handwoven scarves. I almost always prefer the twill patterns I create, but this time I prefer the tabby. For some reason I think the colors do something nicer in the [...] As planned, I tried preparing a warp for three scarves using two cones at a time to measure it. I was THRILLED!!! The warp went on the loom like a charm! Not a glitch, not a hitch, not a problem for the 8.5 yard length! It was as easy as beaming the bamboo, [...] |
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