Tag Archives: JST Online Guild

Basket Weaves in Blue

Posted on December 29, 2020 by spinweaverbarbara

These tea towels came off the loom just in time for Christmas Gift Giving.  The towels are a combination of twill and basket weave inspired by JST Online Guild Episode 4.7. I pulled out all my partial spools of blue … Continue reading →

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Not Exactly What I Had in Mind

Posted on July 16, 2020 by spinweaverbarbara

So, as many of you know, I have been trying to keep up with the lessons in Jane Stafford’s Online Guild.  Now that we are in Season 4, my approach is to watch the videos, take notes, and absorb the … Continue reading →

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Crammed and Spaced and Crammed and Spaced Again

Posted on November 22, 2019 by spinweaverbarbara

First in crisp 2/40 linen. The draft is from JST Online Guild Season 3, Episode 2.  Nice drape and effect.     And then again with spaced naturally-coloured, organic cotton and crammed Monte Cristo plush cotton boucle.  Soft and light … Continue reading →

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The Value of Sampling

Posted on November 15, 2019 by spinweaverbarbara

I love the drape and the cool, silky smoothness of using Bambu 12 in weaving.  Bambu 12 is a rayon made from bamboo, and is widely available. After weaving the project sample in JST Online Guild, Season 3, Episode 1, … Continue reading →

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Deliberately Leaving Holes in your Warp; Otherwise Known as Denting

Posted on May 6, 2019 by spinweaverbarbara

The following two scarves were made following the instructions found in JST Online Guild, Season 3, Episode 1: Denting.  I am working on using up my stash this year, so I have substituted my own yarns for those recommended by … Continue reading →

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