Tag Archives: Crackle Weave

Invitation to Weave Along – May Towel of the Month

Posted on May 6, 2015 by spinweaverbarbara

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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Camel and Silk

Posted on April 22, 2015 by spinweaverbarbara

I was first struck by the “feel” of this fibre – an amazingly soft and lustrous fibre of 50% camel and 50% silk, purchased from West Coast Colour and Carding at Fibres West.  Lynne has a fabulous way of dyeing … Continue reading →

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Silken Kaleidoscope

Posted on October 2, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

I recently attended Karen Selk’s Silken Kaleidoscope workshop, which was sponsored by the Peace Arch Weavers and Spinners.  Karen is a wonderful weaver, frequent contributor to Handwoven Magazine, and founder and former owner of Treenway Silk. In addition to the … Continue reading →

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Summer and Winter Weave, Crackle and Spring Colour Explosion

Posted on June 10, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

I’m doing a little of this, a little of that, while enjoying the wonderful colour explosion of the late Spring flowers. Here is the third effort in my continuing study of Summer and Winter Weave.  This is 4 shaft Summer … Continue reading →

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Crackle Weave Class Samples

Posted on May 22, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

I just finished teaching two Saturday classes on Crackle Weave.  I had a great time, and had seven participants, who told me that they had a great time also.  I worked really hard to prepare for the class and had … Continue reading →

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Crackle in Silk

Posted on February 17, 2014 by spinweaverbarbara

I’ve been experimenting with Crackle Weave in preparation for the class I will teach in May.   I love how the colours look together on the warping board.  I use elastic bands to hold the yarn on the warping board until … Continue reading →

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