The napkin warp was threaded straight twill, using 8/2 and 6/2 cotton (turquoise and celery). Weft was the 8/2 celery. Sett at 20 epi. I threaded the colors randomly, then used 4 different treadlings: Point twill, plain twill, crepe, and pebble. The crepe was my favorite, so used it for the runner, too, which was the end of my warp. I have yet to hem and wash but like the way it looks, though I would have preferred that the turq be a little more subtle. No photos yet, but will take some soon. Your doubleweave pickup project sounds ambitious and a little scary for me, but know you'll inspire me :) Susan in Mainewww.goosepond.com/fiber Susan writes:
<<Just took a 6 yard napkin warp off my LeClerc>> Do tell us more than just that it took you 6 months to weave :) How many napkins did you weave? What was the fiber, weave structure, sett? I've been thinking about doing a largish sett in fairly dark colors. I have a bunch that are mostly white, and some that are light colors, but folks are always reluctant to use them, even the whites when I tell them I can bleach 'em :) I do have one dishtowel that's mostly darkish colors, and it *is* nice to use one that I don't have to worry will look grungey after a few washings. But my next project is going to be a double weave warp. I'm going to make 2 tool holders, one for each loom, and try double-weave pick-up for the first time. Also probably a couple of bags, woven tubular, and put on a little extra for maybe a pick-up table runner. One side will be shades of yellow through pink, mostly peaches, the other maybe a soft green, all 8/2 cotton. Weft will probably be unbleached. Or maybe I'll put on the bath towel and hair towel warp I've been thinking about for a long time...that would be easy and fast! So many projects, so little time! Holly ____________________________________________________________ Experience the one of a kind beauty only found on a Mediterranean cruise. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/Ioyw6iig88b0DNE1L0TML64lwIIAQO0cPW7NXH0C51uzVm17R3C8w7/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
