trying out Ikat (reserve dyeing) technique

The next sample was an experimentation in creating as many combination of patterns including color effects on a 20 shaft loom. I found that there were some patterns that were more compatible than others. In one area I found that the length of the floats were too loose for a tightly woven structure. It basically [...]

New weave on it’s way!, Here is a blue print of the pattern and color effects I intend on weaving.

I set-up my first loom last week and it took about two days. It was alot of tedious tasks to finally get it to work. Now i’m understanding the theory behind the warp and weft and can’t wait to get good enough to work outside the lines.