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u/f4ttyKathy 5d ago
Ooh what's this structure? I'm having a hard time zooming in, is it twill?
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u/RiskyMama 5d ago
I specialize in music weaving and this is a song translation, so I wouldn't consider it a twill as I am following sheet music rather than a traditional pattern
It's a commission as a gift for a Ukrainian refugee who's living locally, and the person who ordered it wanted Carol Of The Bells (originally a Ukrainian New Year's song) in the colors of the Ukrainian flag ♥️
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u/geneaweaver7 5d ago
Would you assign each note a shaft? Similar to a name draft for overshot?
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u/RiskyMama 5d ago edited 4d ago
You certainly could do it that way, and I know folks who have done so. My approach is two-fold:
Every color in the warp is a different note, and the width of the stripe is a ratio to how long each note lasts, or how many times the note is repeated. For example, if a quarter note is 1 thread, then a whole note would be 4 threads. This creates the bar code effect you see in the photo.
The sheet music is also translated to my treadling sequence. Basically, if you take a line of sheet music and flip it vertically, there's your pattern! I then will use my weaving software to figure out a tie-up that will result in something structurally sound and (hopefully) visually interesting.
For the threading on the shafts, I find I have the most success with a simple ascending-descending sequence (one to eight and back down to one again, thus repeated). There's no rule that says you'd have to do exactly that, though.
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u/geneaweaver7 5d ago
Thanks for the explanation. My brain was not coming up with usable ways to weave with music. The piece you shared is stunning and your process is very creative. As a musician who weaves, this is a neat way to visualize the music and combine interests.
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u/Adventurous-Pen-5625 4d ago
I'm in awe. This is the most amazing process and result.
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u/RiskyMama 4d ago
Thank you!! I do these mostly on commission but I also try to have a few examples whenever I do craft fairs.
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u/Simple_Winner3595 4d ago
Absolutely stunning. What loom are you using?
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u/RiskyMama 4d ago
I have an 8 shaft Gilmore!
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u/Simple_Winner3595 4d ago
Could this be a starter loom?
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u/RiskyMama 4d ago
Gilmores are my absolute favorite looms, and they're very versatile with the styles of weaving you can do (everything from lace to heavy carpets). The major downside of Gilmore looms is they don't collapse small and they are not easy to move around, so it's a big investment in money and space. I think you could consider them a starter loom since it was only the second floor loom i learned to use, but I think there are also other looms that are less demanding on your time, wallet, and physical space if you're just getting started in weaving.
Were I a beginner, I might look into a Baby Mac from Macomber as an alternative. They're sturdy, well built, and collapsible without disrupting a warp in progress. A lot of folks will recommend Harrisville and -- while they are well made and easy to learn on -- the shafts are not typically guided and hang on a pulley system. I've had a lot of issues with the cords falling off the pulleys while I'm weaving, and the shafts swinging around while I'm trying to thread the heddles. So a lot of loom selection will come down to personal preferences since what works for me may not work for the next weaver.
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u/FlamingDragonfruit 5d ago
The colors are reminding me of this Rothko painting: