Since it's summer and no regular meetings are scheduled for our
weavers' study group, periodically, there will be a gathering
at a local coffee shop. If possible, members attend to
discuss their activities, weaving successes or failure
or just plans for weaving.
We met recently and I was happy that I was in town
and able to attend. This was a chance to hear about
the state conference that was held at the end of May.
From the organization of the state conference, eight weavers
joined a exchange of handwoven napkins--the warp was the
same color and size 16/2--weft was the individual's color choice--
your pattern choice--just had to be twill. The above napkins
are Marian C--and she brought them to share.
So glad she did too!
There were eight different patterns with
Marian's color choice of blue--others chose
black, taupe, green, beige, etc
The idea is to weave your pattern with the other weft choices--
when finished you have a different napkin from each
member of the exchange in your color
These were all so charming!
Almost too pretty to use as napkins--
Everyone that attended the coffee had their favorite
design--me, I liked them all
Looking at these towels, I could almost name the weaver who
did the design--so familiar is their work.
Years ago, our weavers' group was studying overshot and
we did the same type of exchange--using same warp--size and color,
we chose our color, drafted our design, and wove each other's
color in our design--by the time you are finished--there
was a nice set of eight placements.
Great study and exchange.
