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I've been talking about some 'horrible' towels that I've been working on. I just couldn't seem to get myself in the groove weaving these towels. I liked the color, they are a cotton and linen blend, the pattern was basic, only a little changing in colors....I couldn't figure out why I just couldn't get in the groove with them. Finally something snapped and I was able to get going on them and wove the last 4 quite quickly. Phew!!! My son was very interested in these towels and was up for some weaving practice:) This just tickles me pink. I think it's wonderful that he has such an interest in what I'm doing and I hope and pray that he makes it a practice in his life to be interested in other people and what they like:) I set up the camera to make a video of his little lesson. I think he likes it;)

And finally!!! Here is a picture of one of the towels on the loom.
They have since been removed, washed, hemmed, and are ready for labeling. :) I think now that they are officially off of the loom, I like them much better. I was very surprised at how soft the cotton/linen blend was once I washed and dried them.

I'm now working on dressing the loom with some white rayon chenille from my stash. I'm planning on a couple of shibori scarves as well as a couple of plain white ones to 'play' with some surface design techniques.

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Sharon said…
I know this would be simple to me if I were paying attention instead of always shooting from the hip. It makes me realize that I really do need to do the exercises from the books. That will be my winter homework.
September 19, 2009 at 12:39 AM
Susan said…
Those twill towels are lovely! I was planning a towel warp and perhaps your helper can come and assist me? I pay in cookies!

Susan
September 19, 2009 at 12:39 AM
Lynnette said…
Your twill towels have a wonderful autumn feel to them. I can just see them hanging on a stainless steel oven! So warm and welcoming!
Ahh helpers, wonderful to have with you.
September 19, 2009 at 2:08 PM
Hilary said…
Love the towels....did you make it up, or is it a pattern from a book?
Very nice.
September 19, 2009 at 3:56 PM
Anonymous said…
You go girl!
What a great helper you have there! Those towels look amazing. I'm making some at the moment in 100% cotton, can't wait to get them finished to start a new project.
Hope all is good with you on your side of the world.
Cheers
Shirley Treasure♥
September 22, 2009 at 11:12 AM
skiingweaver said…
Excellent job, little man! What a cutie. :) Love that he's so interested in what you're doing... Most cool. Lovely towels, too! (For some reason, I just hate weaving towels. I don't know why. Makes absolutely no sense. But every time I warp some, I don't want to weave them. Hmph.)
September 22, 2009 at 1:17 PM
bspinner said…
I believe we have another master weaver in the making. Nice job teaching him!!!!
Love the color of your towels. May be simple but sometimes that's the best.
September 22, 2009 at 3:29 PM
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