r/weaving • u/Ecstatic_Pickle_7335 • Jun 30 '26
Finished Project My weaving contribution for June 🌈
Finished a set of 5 tea towels and 1 napkin with one day to spare in pride month. I tried something new where I didn’t plan anything, just started to wind my warp and let the colors lead me. And as a little bonus I was able to use up a bunch of my stash, so now I can buy more yarn!
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18 EPI, 8/2 cotton and cotton/linen blend, 350 ends, measured 20” wide at the reed and 32 inches (including fringe) long on the loom. 2 towels have a gradient weft, and 3 have a solid weft. This also functioned as a sort of color gamp for me.
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u/Traditional_Air2589 Jun 30 '26
These are beautiful! What type of loom do
you have?
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u/Ecstatic_Pickle_7335 Jun 30 '26
Thank you! I’m on a Harrisville floor loom
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u/Squirreltacular Jul 01 '26
Which model? I live close to them and have been eyeing one of their foldable ones for my small space.
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u/Ecstatic_Pickle_7335 Jul 01 '26
Oh youre in my neck of the woods! I have the 8 shaft, 36” weaving width, that folds! Im only a couple hours away so I popped over and they let me try out a couple models and took the time to talk me through all of my options. They were super kind and when I’ve needed help troubleshooting they were very responsive and helpful.
I ended up buying the version that you assemble yourself. Took several days to build and my whole body was super sore but for me it was worth it to understand how everything connects and how to troubleshoot. Plus it was cheaper.
I highly recommend popping by when you have a chance to test them out and chat!
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u/Squirreltacular Jul 01 '26
I want to attend one of their week-long weaving workshops to really get into using a loom with guidance but they sell out fast. I have a friend a couple hours away who weaves and I'm going to hopefully absorb some wisdom when we hang out.
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u/Ecstatic_Pickle_7335 Jul 02 '26
I think a workshop is such a great idea, it’s a great way to get a feel for everything. That’s actually what got me hooked. And I love that you have a weaving friend, I hope you get to absorb a ton from them!
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u/catchyounexttime Jul 02 '26
What are you using for the warp and weft and what size?
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u/Ecstatic_Pickle_7335 Jul 02 '26
Maurice brassard 8/2 cotton and cottolin for both warp and weft. Majority is cotton, but 3 of the yellows, oranges, reds are cottolin because that’s what I had on hand.
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u/ferkandspern Jun 30 '26
So beautiful!!