Present day weavers may recognize this as M's and W's. This draft was available to me from the book, "The Best of Weavers- Twill Thrills"- on loan from my friend, Judy. (thanks! Judy).
I wove this cloth on a 4 shaft loom. There were 275 ends of cotton - KnitPicks Curio - from my friend Brigitte (thanks! Brigitte).
The weave structure has a long and interesting history (some similar examples dating to circa 1500s). The complex draft requires breaks and reversals--lots of patience for dressing the loom, but the results when weaving are very satisfying! Tromp as Writ! I had help figuring out the drawdown from my friends Greta and Elaine (thanks! Greta--thanks! Elaine).
As you can see, it was a group effort..and I'm grateful for all of the help!
4 comments:
So pretty. I was wondering what was keeping you busy this winter. We had our first crocus this week. Poor thing is all closed up and shivering this past couple of days though. I hope you are warm and well.
it is very beautiful !!!
That's the best part of weaving - the group effort :-).
She weaves!!!!
Table loom or treadle loom?
You are a born weaver, the work is lovely.
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