I finished KM’s custom baby wrap so it was time to start SB’s. She’s my first mom who decided on hand painted yarn for her weft.
This yarn was custom dyed for us by Susan at iowaweaver – the same woman who inspired my turned taquete towels! How cool is that?!
Looking at a single skein of hand painted yarn helps explain how the painting is done.
Before I can weave with the skeins I have to wind them into balls. I admit, I’d forgotten about the time this can take. I’ll have to work that time into the price of the wrap next time.
I enjoy using hand painted yarn – it’s always fun to see how the color repeats work out. The number of colors, length of the skein, and width of the woven piece all have an impact on the outcome.
This looks particularly great on the black sections of the warp. And especially on the underside, which I can’t show you till it’s off the loom.
Tomorrow I’ll figure out my order of cotton for the next customs – 2 wraps and a baby blanket.
Love those colors!!!!
Can’t wait till I can get a shot of the underside. I know some people can do that with their cameras, but much as I’ve tried, it’s always unsuccessful.
Looks great Peg. Excited to see the finished product!!
Glad you like it. I think it’s exciting!
Well, this has come to fruition with a rare and glorious beauty from the striped warp and the had painted weft…. It’s stunning.
Also the piece in your header is a gorgeous piece as well. I have woven only two pieces on big looms and your work is just incredible to see. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks, Lynda. I am always impressed by the variety and beauty of weaving that comes of those ‘small looms’ too, and am waiting to see some of your work.
Fabulous colors! I love how the handpainted yarn interacts with the warp!
It is really lovely, Susan. Thanks for the great dye job!