Monthly Archives: May 2015

May Towels Completed

Posted on May 30, 2015 by

After the warp was finally on the loom correctly the weaving itself was fairly quick and easy.  For the first towel, the decorative threads were 2/8 cotton in dark green.  The design showed up as lengthwise lace threads in the … Continue reading →

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Solitude

Posted on May 21, 2015 by

Ron and I took advantage of the long Victoria Day weekend to spend four days camping on the south Washington coast at Ocean Beaches.  We had a wonderfully quiet and peaceful camping spot away from internet, phones, and any kind … Continue reading →

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May Towel Finally on the Loom

Posted on May 15, 2015 by

I finally have the “May Towel of the Month on the loom after a couple of false starts.  I made the choice to use 2/8 cotton in natural colour for the body of the towel, and a very pretty cable … Continue reading →

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Invitation to Weave Along – May Towel of the Month

Posted on May 6, 2015 by

Weaving the towels shown in the last post challenged me to follow up with the article and weave a set of towels each month.  I extend the invitation to “weave along” to other weavers out there, both new weavers and … Continue reading →

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April Flowers for Towels

Posted on May 3, 2015 by

I’m so enjoying the warm, sunny days of Spring, and even a little rain has not dampened my spirits.  I was in the mood for some fresh kitchen towels, both for myself, and for future sales.  These towels are based … Continue reading →

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