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Monthly Archives: May 2015
May Towels Completed
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
Posted in Weaving
Tagged colour, cotton, DMC floss, hand weaving, Handweaving, handwoven, Loom, tea towels, Textile, towel of the month, Warp, Weaving
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Solitude
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
Posted in Essays, Travel
Tagged legacy, Ocean Beaches, relationships, retirement, south Washington coast, travel
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May Towel Finally on the Loom
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
Posted in Weaving
Tagged Atwater-Bronson Lace, cotton, hand weaving, Handweaving, handwoven, Loom, towel of the month, Warp, Weaving, woven
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April Flowers for Towels
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
Posted in Weaving
Tagged cotton, Handweaving, handwoven, handwoven towels, rosepath, tea towels, Textiles, towel of the month, Weaving
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