I’m still working on my tencel project. I just really love and am pleasantly surprised at how soft and shiny tencel looks and feels after its been washed and steam pressed. I’m very excited about this project. I have two more pieces to weave, both of these will be around four metres in length… maybe a bit less. And then I have to purchase some … Continue reading The Tencel Journey Continues…
Fresh off the loom. This piece is the first of four to six pieces (depends on the pattern) for a very special project that I have set my heart on. It’s woven with a black cotton warp and a very beautiful tencel. The drape is incredible as you can see from the photos. And in all honesty… the shine is much better in real life. … Continue reading Working with Tencel..
“Today, tweed remains a strong part of the Chanel story and is made in the House of Lesage out of Paris.” […] “The tweed is made by weaving the warp and weft, using a variety of different kinds of threads which creates a unique and somewhat irregular appearance. The warp – vertically strung – is the background of the fabric, the base that will support the … Continue reading Chanel tweed – How is it made? (video)
Here’s a sneak peek at an up and coming project. This yarn is tencel and has a beautiful lustre to it. I personally think that these colours are glorious. I’m just waiting for my warp to come for my Saori loom. It’s a black warp, so thesr colours will really bust in vibrance. I’ve a had special project in mind which may have me using … Continue reading Sneak peek at what’s next for my Saori loom…
I had this idea in mind, and it’s finally coming to fruition. I wanted to do a striking piece, one that would stand out from the rest. So what I did was set my loom up for a lovely 2/2 diamond twill pattern using a neutral warp. But I wanted to do something different with it. My hope was to break up the pattern so it … Continue reading Adding Clasped Weft with a 2/2 Diamond Twill Pattern…
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