Tag Archives: Twill

New project underway: napkins

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

I bought the “magical napkin kit” from Lunatic Fringe Yarns. The fiber is unmercerized cotton in natural colors of white, dark green, and light green. The colors are supposed to get darker once washed. Here are color cones: There will … Continue reading →

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A snow day! a weaving day!

Posted on February 10, 2010 by

It is finally snowing here in N.H.! I decided to stay home and weave! As I related in my last post, I am using the same handspun as the last scarf for the warp. I am using another handspun for … Continue reading →

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Scarves off the loom!

Posted on May 24, 2009 by

I am very happy with these scarves! Each measures 5.5 in width and one is 65 inches long; the other is 64.5! They are the first scarves that I have used my own handspun! The gradations of color add a … Continue reading →

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First scarf almost done

Posted on May 14, 2009 by

I have about 5 more inches to go, then hemstitch, and begin the second after blocking out about 12 inches for fringe for both! I like weaving with my handspun. I guess they call it “novelty” because of all the … Continue reading →

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Scarves…rebegun

Posted on May 9, 2009 by

I’m not sure “rebegun” is a word but that’s what I have done! I am weaving two scarves: 6 inches wide and about 60 inches long. For warp, I am using Jo Sharp Silkwood Aran Tweed, “licorice” color. For weft, … Continue reading →

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