Archive for December, 2012

Napkin Warp

Monday, December 31st, 2012


Napkin Warp, originally uploaded by davidscf.

New warp for sixteen napkins in 5-shaft satin (the same as the navy/green towels I recently completed).

The pink and orange were dyed by me. The brown is Bockens Bomullsgarn 8/2 (colour #61).

Tea Towels

Sunday, December 23rd, 2012


Tea Towels, originally uploaded by davidscf.

Gift towels are done. Just need to wrap them before I leave tomorrow.

5-shaft satin weave in 10/2 mercerised cotton (navy) and 22/2 cottolin (greens) @ 30 epi.

Finished tea towels are 19" x 31"

Plaited Twill Napkins

Monday, December 17th, 2012


Plaited Twill Napkins, originally uploaded by davidscf.

Last warp of Christmas gifts! 16 x plaited twill napkins. These are a napkin-sized version of the plaited twill tea towels I made in July/August this year.

Plaited Twill #355 from Strickler’s 8-shaft pattern directory.

Warp: 22/2 White Cottolin from Ashford Wheels & Looms
Weft: Organic Cotton from Louët