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Mon, 06/24/2013 - 18:20

sally orgren

He had a great retirement, didn't he? I don't think I have met a draft of his I didn't enjoy playing with! Thanks for posting, this warp looks like loads of fun to weave!

Where are these towels going to call home?

Mon, 06/24/2013 - 20:05

tomrsey (not verified)

endorph, glad you like them. Thanks for looking and commenting. Sally, I agree that his drafts are very interesting and fun to weave. Glad you like them. They are destined for the Salem Ffiberarts Guild Sale this October. Hopefully they will find a good home then. (Did that sound like a commercial?) Thanks for looking and commenting.
Tue, 07/02/2013 - 16:37

emhoog (not verified)

I just LOVE these towels. The structure, the colours. I happened to have the "Bateman Blend Weaves" book by Virginia I. Harvey. As far as I could see, I could not find your design. You mention structure 60-5 but no such thing is in this book or am I overlooking something.

I kind of like Bateman's work as I have woven a cushion cover according to his Boulevard weave. A project that catches many eyes in my lounge (see the picture under My Projects) 

Tue, 07/02/2013 - 18:32

tomrsey (not verified)

It is always good to hear from another lover of Bateman Weaves. I checked my book and it is on page 40. I looked at your projects, and your cushion cover looks great!
Tue, 07/02/2013 - 21:16

emhoog (not verified)

And so it is. I did not recognize it. That shows you what colours can do. In the book it is just black and white. Thank you so much, Tomrsey.

Wed, 07/03/2013 - 00:08

tomrsey (not verified)

I will be looking forward to seeing  your completed projects.  The look can change greatly with color and yarns used. 

 

Tom

Sun, 11/10/2013 - 06:59

Ann Booth

I am new to weaving. I have a 4 shaft 4 treadle handmade floor loom. Can I make these towels on it? Are they hard to do? What are good threads to use for towels? I love all yours, they are beautiful!!

Sun, 11/10/2013 - 08:43

tomrsey (not verified)

Ann, Bateman weaves vary considerably on number of shafts and treadles. There are some that are made for four shaft and four treadles in the monograph, "Multiple Tabby Weaves, Based on Dr. William G. Bateman Manuscript, Edited by Virginia E.Harvey" by Shuttle Craft Guild, Moonograph 35.

I looked through the other monographs and did not see any for 4 shafts.

 Most of the Bateman weaves are "tied weaves" and require two shuttles.  I have used 10/2 for warp and tabby weft, and 3/5 for pattern weft. 

Thank you for your kind comments. They are not difficult to weave.  I think you would enjoy them.

Fri, 11/15/2013 - 17:55

Ann Booth

Is there a particular EASY pattern you might recommend for 4shaft/4treadle looms for a kitchen towel? I received many cones of cotton threads along with my free loom (see my avatar) and want to use it of course. Not sure of size or count or kind they are but some nice colors. Maybe a particular draft that is easy to follow. I just finished the log cabin pattern and that was interesting ( see my post in the Weaving 101 forum) but I don't want something that confusing (to me at least).
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These towels were made using the Bateman Blend Weave structure 60-5.  I used a middle gray as the warp and tried various weft combinations.  Some bright colors came out more subdued than I would have liked, but I was pleased with the overall effect. 

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