Using up leftovers--I'm inspired to post this by Kendrick's very nice Paper Warp Bobbin Clean Up project .
Catharine Ellis introduced me to the concept of zanshi, using up leftovers. I wove this in response, since I had poundage of handspun not belonging to a project that I had spun while demonstrating the charkha. Since I had so many colors in the basket, I pulled 8 colors from my shelf that they would all go with. This piece hung in the yardage exhibit at Convergence in Tampa in 2008. When they sent it back, there was a ribbon--no note--with the charm letters M and H hanging on the ribbon. I was clueless--what does that stand for, Most Humble? Well, it actually won Honorable Mention, and I got $50 for it.
Khadi means handspun, handwoven. Yes, I am using it loosely, as my warp is commercial yarn.
And yes, I have plenty left in the leftover basket, even after doing a second piece.
Lovely! It's wonderful how we all inspire each other. Thank you!
So good to see you online!!!
I love this piece of fabric, Eileen!
I have a pretty big stash of handspun cotton that could use this type of project. I don't know how well it will all go together, though. I must finish off my present project so I can give this a try.
When I started weaving this, I had to close my eyes and just put my hand into the basket and grab something. This technique makes random easy for me, as long as I can close my eyes to choose. As I was weaving it, I would stop every once in a while just to gaze at in awe. And caress it...
I actually used colors interspersed with white in the warp. The white calms the color play a little. But I think it would still be beautiful with other colors in the warp.
Just do it! You'll love it.
Most beautiful! Thank you for posting.
Beth
What plans do you have for this cloth? Can't help noticing how well it goes with your braided rug. Lovely!
RepWeaver
I don't have even an inch of handspun cotton yarn in my unused stash.
