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After warping up the Varpa and getting everything all tied up correctly, I decided I’d change the treadling for each of the three handwoven silk scarves, as well as the weft color. For the burgundy scarf I used ‘tromp as writ’ — meaning I danced across the treadles in exact same pattern as I’d […] Warning to non-weavers: this is a very weaverly post. While you may not understand all the language, I think you’ll still find the photos interesting. After successfully completing a warp of 4 4harness scarves on my new Varpa, I decided that it was time to give it a run with 8H. I knew I wanted […] Back in May I wove some lace ‘checkerboard’ scarves in bamboo. Although I called it huck at the time, it’s not really. It’s a Swedish lace. I’m certain that’s neither important nor meaningful to anyone but a weaver. Anyway, I liked the way the scarves looked even if the checkerboard pattern only showed up if […] Back in April I told you I was trying my hand at weaving with some VERY fine silk. Somehow time got away from me in showing you the finished handwoven silk scarf. The scarf is wonderfully light and airy. It looks and feels like the picture my mind conjures up when I think the […] Those may look like non-traditional weaving tools, but trust me, they are essential when you’re warping with tram silk. Tram has lots of sheen and very little twist, and mine, purchased from Lunatic Fringe Yarns at last year’s MAFA conference, is really fine. (Maybe tram always is, I don’t know.) It sat in under […] |
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