March 20, 2004

Finished Blankets

Wasn't that fast? After washing the structures took on a new look. Here is the 6/2 space dyed cotton. As you can see from the close up it's on the wimpy side, although it will make a nice summer blanket.

This royal blue heavy cotton gives a substantial feel, but the vertical stripe doesn't do much for me. The close up shows a much sturdier fabric.

This periwinkle fell into the middle. Nice feel, but still lightweight.

With a few inches of warp left I tried the last treadling, which was very simple to do, but gave a pleasing design, with the heavier blue weft. Too bad I didn't try this first! Despite my complaints of weaving a wider warp, I'm going to put on the same warp and use the heavy cotton for three more blankets. I have this deep royal blue, a more cobalt blue, and a bright red and all will look good with the flecks in the warp.

So here's the question -- will I save any time if I tie the ends to the remaining warp or should I pull the thrums out and start from scratch?

Posted by Charleen at March 20, 2004 04:05 PM
Comments

I'd ditch the thrums and start over. The mere thought of tying all those knots gives me hives.

Posted by: Catherine D. at March 20, 2004 07:31 PM

You are Weaving Queen! Nice work.

Posted by: claudia at March 21, 2004 08:56 AM

those blankets are all gorgeous. despite reading carolyn, kate, and you, i know next to nothing still about weaving but i think they turned out great!!

Posted by: carolyn (other) at March 21, 2004 04:23 PM

I wouldn't bother tying knots. If you don't tie perfect square knots, they come loose, and it is a real pain. I'd only tie on if the warp was very precious (I made a dummy warp and tied on for my twill shawls out of Noro Silk Garden). Not fun, though.

Posted by: Carolyn at March 21, 2004 06:34 PM

I tie on and pull through all the time. In the middle of doing it on 800 threads right now. I rarely have a knot come loose, and I just use a simple overhand knot. For me, it's faster. And I'm usually in a more comfortable position than I am when threading, so it doesn't feel as difficult. YMMV, of course. Dontcha just love how there are no right answers in weaving!

Posted by: Amy N. at March 22, 2004 11:23 AM