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I’m like a crow

I’m not necessarily attracted to shiny things, but “Oooo…that’s a cool technique, let me try that.” “Oh look, there’s another one; I should try that.” “Wow, that one’s marvelous; I need to do that.”

And so it goes. I never have/make the time to fully explore one thing before I’m on to the next. […]

Next multi warp

I’ve wound several strands of different colors on my warping mill for my next run of 3 scarves. Includes some handpainted (not by me) bamboo-cotton blend, cotton, and tencel. I really like the way they look on the mill.

And a different view, with them chained and bundled on the floor.

Wonder […]

This is what I intended

I’m weaving with 20/2 mercerized cotton, doubled, in a sort of light sienna.

Same tie up as scarf #2, simple point twill treadling.

What a difference!

For the second scarf on this multi-colored warp, I made a few changes.

Because I didn’t like the ‘sharpness’ of the color transition on the right side of the piece, I traded out 3 warp threads. Only 3 threads.

Then I changed the tie up and treadling to an advancing twill.

Then I changed […]

Over and over and over again

I haven’t kept track of how many times I’ve started this warp over and I didn’t take pictures, but I THINK I can remember them all. Here’s the history.

At the Weavers’ Guild Holiday Sale – the 2018 one – I purchased several hand dyed cotton mini-skeins, ranging from 130 yards to 480 yards. […]