One scarf down

One down and one to go. Warp and weft are 100% wool. Top image has 2 lines across it these are sample colours for the next scarf. One is more pink and the other green, I am undecided what to use at this stage but need to get to and weave this week.

Purple warp on the loom

OK the purple warp is on the loom and set at 12 threads per inch and the total width is 14.5inches. So now to start experimenting I think colour is my main problem although the brain is mush and not so sure what structures I should use. Having a limited range of colours and fibres. Maybe as Mel suggested over dying may be the way to go. Now I need time to play. Any suggestions?

New warps

The above warps were wound from left over bobbins of wool from previous projects. I don't particularly like either of the purple or red/brown warps but thought I should use up some of the wasted thread. Now the question what should I be weaving? They have been wound as scarf widths and there is no matching thread from the weft, so Melly thinking cap on and give me a challenge.

Selling Yarns Market day.

My silk purchase, now what should I make?

Selling yarns 2 conference was held at the National Museum in Canberra 6-9 March 2009.
Market day was held on Sunday and there were amazing demonstrations and Indigenous fibre products for sale.
Lao Silk was also for sale and as a weaver how could I resist.
Mulberries
Selling yarns 2

Some Weaving for Winter

Ok so it's not winter yet, but I am trying to be good with my production weaving. I confess, I did enjoy these scarves - and I was making myself do a time trial. 5 scarves in 2 days from warping to finishing. But I did come home and collapse on the couch after!

Blue Beauty

I know this is not weaving related but I had to share this with you. I came acrossed this sometime ago and have just revisited it. click on the images and I am sure you will love it.
Blue Beauty

It can be slow to down load. I think it came from NASA but am not sure
For more information go to Virtual territory

What I Did On My Holidays

Well, actually, I worked during the holidays! I had a very enjoyable, though extremely hot, week teaching a Sturt Summer School class in beginners rug weaving. Here are some of my lovely students' work -

Jenny

Julie

Susan

and Susan and Leonie

All in all, it was one of my most enjoyable classes yet with everyone producing a beautiful result - and they were lovely people!

--mel