Yes, finally! After weeks or (dare we count months), ten yard warp has come off the loom. Taking the scissors to that last little bit of warp and snip, snip..............Pulling out the lengths of woven fabric is a great satisfaction.
These are handspun cotton weft towels--look at the prewashed look now.......indigo dyed cotton
brown cotton & green cotton from own garden, colored cotton from Texas Tech labs....................
Now, give a look after washing--plain or tabby weave--gives a pattern called 'tracking'.....
Now, a nice pile of towels sit ready for gift giving--all hand hemmed, washed and folded.
But, the only problem........................................................the loom is empty again!
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Love the towels, and when you say 'from scratch' you mean it! Truly impressive. Are you letting the loom breathe for a bit or are you already preparing another warp? Look forward to see what's next.
ReplyDeleteLove the towels! Beautiful designs and the natural colors are fabulous!
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