Back in Full Swing

I love when a project goes smooth sailing. I just wove a scarf in no time, no distractions.....just me and the cloth. I got lost in my thoughts and before I knew it, I wove 70". Sweet.

I used a charcoal for the warp and am using a fools gold color for the weft. I recently used some rayon in a project and it made me realize why I love tencel so much. The drape is fabulous and the luster makes it even better. These scarves are 100% tencel.

This next one has a feathery look. The same tie up is used just different treadling.

Comments

skiingweaver said…

Beautiful patterns - and I'm with you, I love tencel too! (Though I have been having fun recently with some rayon from Dragon Tale Yarn...)

September 10, 2008 at 7:27 PM

Anonymous said…

Talent and a keen eye for detail and color make these scaves very eye pleasing and unique. Beautiful craftmanship and a big Wow, these scarves will turn heads.

September 28, 2008 at 5:35 PM

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