Comments

Tue, 07/06/2010 - 20:14

lkautio (not verified)

I like the asymmetry!

Laurie Autio

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 20:16

suzyhok (not verified)

Beautiful towels...

Our guild is starting a study group each weaver focusing on a different weave structure. I'm planning on doing an 8Shaft block weave design.  Your towels inspire me!  

In your directions you have 7 - is that 7 yards of warp?  Each towel finishes to 19 inches wide from 11.25 inches on the loom - right?  How long is each towel?  How many finished towels did you get from 7 yards of warp?

Thanks for your help!

Suzy

Tue, 08/03/2010 - 01:56

repweaver (not verified)

Dear Suzy,

Thanks for the compliment. Here are a few more details about this project:

  • Warp: 7 yards long
  • Length of each towel on loom without tension: 32"
  • Finished towel size: 19" x 27" (after hemming and machine wash and dry)
  • Yield: Seven towels

I hope you have as much fun weaving twill blocks as I do.

Regards,

Claudia

Finished Length Unit
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Finished Width Unit
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Length Off Loom Unit
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Length on Loom Unit
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Notes

These were designed to make the most of the "bumpy" transition between blocks in the 8H twill. This design is purposely asymmetric. Although the outcome is pleasing, I plan to tweak the draft a bit for the next threading. The colors and the borders make me especially happy.

Number of Shafts
8
Number of Treadles
8
Project Status
Finished
Sett Unit
epi
Width off Loom Unit
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Width on Loom Unit
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