Tree of Life Muse
Dropped in 4 shafts and used spit shed technique (form of pick up) This is a rug I just completed. It is mohair, mill spun from my customers mohair goats. The yellow is dyed with mesquite. The mesquite chips were soaked in alcohol to extract the color. My blog on dyeing is here. I confess that I need to catch up on some of the other color runs I have completed!
The rug is done in the split shed method. A method taught and used by Jane Evans. Here is her web page with her publications listed about split shed...janeevans.ca/Publications.shtml
I love using split shed, you have to allow for the warp peaking thru a bit but if you allow for it to participate with a color fit, it doesn't matter. I reference my cobra finish here.
I also keep myself to a triad of colors. It would be easier with 2 colors and the rug would be reversible but I find that 3 colors make it more interesting for me to weave it.
and here is an update, the client just receive the rug and is very happy, they will send me photos of the rug mounted over the fireplace on an iron rod....yahooo
