I really like making the mobius wraps, and my customers seem to like them, too. I’ve wanted to expand beyond straight flat pieces for a while, and mobiuses (mobii?) was my foray. Next up for me are some shrugs. Again, weave something flat and sew just a few straight seams to turn it into something else.
In the use-up-the-stash mode, I wound a warp long enough for 2 shrugs, starting with 5/2 pearl cotton and moving to some hand painted (not by me) bamboo-cotton blend I’ve had for some time. I really like the way the warp looks going on the loom.
I decided to use an undulating twill I like and sett the warp at 18 ends per inch. For the first shrug I used a natural 5/2 pearl cotton. Although this isn’t a great photo, I like it the overall look.
I have very little 5/2 left, so for the second am using 2 strands of 8/2 black tencel. Ooo la la!
Eager to get these off the loom, wet finished and sewn.
O-La-La Indeed! Very beautiful combination of colors and weave structure, love it!!!
Wwoww – I like the undulating weave!!
Can’t wait to see them finished, fabric looks lovely on the loom. I just love that undulating twill pattern – I’ve woven it often.
Lucky customers Peg, that’s a beautiful run of mobii!
Thanks, Theresa. They’re in the washer as I type!