Huck draft used from page 12 of The Best of Weaver’s: Huck Lace; treadling on page 15
EPI: 20
MAFA2021-009
This draft is from a terrific issue of Heddlecraft titled “Wicked Good Weaving—Squares and Grids.” This particular draft, in what Robyn Spady terms “x” style, was a lot of fun to weave. I was really drawn to the “X” motif between the tables.
Please note that my submitted draft corrects a threading/treadling error in the published draft.
MAFA2019-080
The color block design is based on Fibonacci relationships. The blue area is 8 inches wide (160 Ends). The lime green area is 13 inches wide (260 ends). In the weft, there is 3 inches of lime green, then a ¾ inch stripe of blue. The following green and blue stripes are 5 pics each. The remainder if the towel is woven with lime green. The stripes are only on one end of the towel.
MAFA2019-063
I followed one of HW patterns for exchange towel. For others on warp I randomized- using 3 colors, adding alternating stripes etc. Made towels more fun in my opinion.
MAFA2019-054
Block Twill is fun to play with, especially with colorways. Used only one color for warp, but is great fun in color stripes. I chose this pattern particularly to reacquaint myself with profile draft, though the draft attached is a full draft/draw down. Started and finished with plain weave hems using 8/2 cotton, but could have used sewing thread to reduce bulk.
MAFA2019-047
I used cotton (unmercerized) for both warp and weft. Length shrinkage was close to 20% while width was a more expected 10%. I added a band woven using a tabby treadling at one end of the towel. An easy weave and the design is pleasantly different on each side. My color choice was natural for the warp and a brownish eggplant for the weft. Once woven, the brownish eggplant appears as a dark brown. Not a cheerful color but it won’t show stains easily!
