This is the first time I've woven with handspun. So far, I see a potential problem with having 2 different yarns in the warp. The shetland/alpaca/silk is much springier and I can tell a tension difference after a couple of feet.
It turned out great! Much less shrinkage than I though. I handwashed lightly and then steamed and pressed after air drying
They look really lovely. I like the warm colours.
I'm wondering, if it isn't a nuisance to have that measure tape sitting there? I always just measure what I have woven, and when I get to f.ex. 50 centimeters (or whatever is practical) I put a little end of yarn under the selvedge and let it hang loose, then measure again from there for the next "step".
Ellen
It is a nuisance. I've tried your method, but either forget to keep remeasure or lose track of how many measurements I've taken. Having that measuring tape there makes it impossible for me to forget, even though it is annoying and does get in the way at times.
Comment on keeping tract of weaving length. I used to use a measuring tape, but found thin, clinging GRID interfacing works great. It is in 1 inch measurements. I cut off a long strip (I have several lengths precut) and number the inches on the strip. It clings to the weaving and works very well.
Well, we all find ways that suit us best. I don't forget to re-measure, and if it is a very long weaving, I make a little note on a piece of paper (Recently wove 15 meters for curtains!), but for shorter pieces I can usually remember, - or count little lengths of yarn hanging down the side on the cloth beam. I don't know what GRID is, perhaps we don't have it in this country?.
Ellen
I found this on the internet. Is that it? Does it cling to everything (cotton, wool, silk, tencel, etc.)? That sounds like a neat idea and I'd love to get rid of the dangling measuring tape.
Tina, yes, that is the interfacing I spoke of for measuring your weaving on the loom. It clings of course the best on fibers that has more "loft", but I have used it on tencel, cotton and blends, and it still works better than the measuring tape. I just pin it periodically with a straight pin if it has a tendency to slide.
