I'm excited about this project! Great idea, Weavolution, to give folks a nudge to do something they've been wary of or just plain avoiding! I'll post more pictures as I weave my way through Marguerite's drafts. I hope after completing this sampler to plan another overshot project using what I've learned and taking it a step farther.
Oct. 6 - I've started using the second of Marguerite's treadlings for the Maltese Cross sampler. I'm using a cotton yarn that's a warm taupe color with a nice sheen. I'm not sure you can see that in the picture. The yarn is a little thinner than the first yarn and beats down a little more compactly. I've done two repeats of the second treadling. I photographed the two treadlings together so the differences can be compared. I'm learning and enjoying this pattern and process. :-)
Oct. 29 - The sampler is off the loom. This was great fun!
It's all looking good Kitty! Thanks for posting the start of your overshot journey. I shall post some pics of my Spook project later today.....
Beth
Kitty, Hooray, no more fear of Overshot!!
Your first pattern looks so good! Are you going to try some of the other ones listed in Handweavers Pattern Book?
Beth
and yes, I'll be trying more patterns! Part of my fear involved using tabby and also using more than one shuttle, so now that I've done both, more options have opened up! Woo-hoo!
I have found out that it takes me longer to get a segment done with this kind of pattern, but it's so cool to see the pattern begin to pop out! It's very enjoyable!
Thanks for your comments, Beth, and for the encouragement!
Kitty
Looks good. I`m sure in time I too will need to tackle my apprehension of doing some work like that - right now I still have a few more plaid items I want to get done.
It's not nearly as difficult as I thought it would be, R1! But I do like plaids!
Kitty
I love both designs! I can't wait to get my current project off the loom to try this.
Your project looks like you've been doing this for ages!
I learned to weave a long time ago but haven't done much of anything for close to 30 years, so I really am a beginner again. Thanks for your kind comments!
I've been wanting to say to you that the various projects you've been doing are so exciting! It's inspirational to see your enthusiasm at tackling some very different projects!
Kitty
Hi Kitty
Thanks for sharing such a fab set of pictures with us all!...The patterning in your final table runner looks so effective in those colours.
I hope you enjoyed taking part in Halloweave!
Beth
