My first weaving class came to an end yesterday, and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. I did very little planning, but just allowed the piece to speak to me and take on its on life.
I began with navy blue, a light green, light blue, and lavender. A purple was used for the warp.
As I went along, quite honestly, I did get a little bored, and I felt that the piece needed something more, so I added the green plaid.
When I finally finished the piece, and took it off the loom, as I said, I was pleased. Well, once again, to be quite honest, I could be more pleased. There are places were the tension is a little off. But, it is my first piece, so I decided to relax and give myself a break.
As I looked at the scarf, I realized that it reminds me of the beautiful purple thistle blooms and the green of moss.
I have a great piece of mohair coating that will make a perfect companion to the scarf.
I've decided to carry on. There's more that I would like to do and learn. I am so amazed with what some of the other students are doing in the class.
If by chance you are in Chicago, and would like to give weaving a try, check out The Chicago Weaving School. You can even take a class on basket weaving! Natalie, the owner is wonderful, and truly does her best to help each student walk away with a piece that they can be proud of. Hey, I'm hooked!!! :)
This is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Robin :)
DeleteWow! This is beyond lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you :) It was a fun project to put together!
DeleteOh, what a great scarf, Rhonda, You did excellent work on it. Carry on, make a nice coat to go with it! :)
ReplyDeleteI was just looking at the mohair fabric this morning. I have plenty for just about anything I want to do, a little over 3 yards of 60" fabric. So, this is going to be fun putting it all together.
DeleteWow what a lovely scarf, you have a fantastic aesthetic for this, beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Ruthie :)
DeleteLove the colors in the scarf, Rhonda! They are perfectly representative of the Scottish thistle and the mossy greens in Scotland and Ireland (my great-grandmother was from Kilmarnock, Scotland, and my great-grandfather was from County Wicklow, Ireland. My husband surprised me with a trip to Ireland for our 25th years ago, and it really is an emerald of an island!) So, from a fellow Celt, I'd say you did a great job, Lass, especially for your first time. I've been weaving on various-sized frame looms off and on over the past few years, but haven't fully embraced the craft yet. I think it might have something to do with getting into the Zen about the setup, because weaving does take some prep time before getting started (or maybe it was because I got distracted when weaving with yarn and took a break to learn how to hook rugs with the yarn I was weaving...ha!). Anyway, your scarf is beautiful!! I agree with SewRuthie that you definitely have an aesthetic for colors.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. Great combination of colours and pattern.
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