The wider stripes in the warp are randomly placed, as is the order of the 4 pinstripe colors throughout. The warp is 506 threads plus 4 FS, 2 on each side.
The weft repeats two more times, using a different color pattern (Chambray/Denim/Natural) of Plain Weave and reversed the treadling of the Balanced Twill in the middle section. The third section matches the first section. I designed and wove so each section was section 11″ on the loom.
Edges were a struggle given the different draw in of PW and Twill. Two Floating Selvedges on each side helper keep the edges neat but not straight.
Chambray Blue is the only actual color that matches between warp and weft.
Colors used were all Maurice Brassard.
Warp: Chambray, Jeans, Honey and Creme. Weft: Chambray, Natural, Juane and Denim.
I used 20/2 Cotton in Natural to weave 1.5″ on each end for a less bulky hem.
Finished size is 20″ wide by 28.5″ long.
MAFA2023-010
Weaver
Wendy Corrigan
Source
My design is original, however the pinstriping in the warp was inspired by a pattern designed by Sarah Resnick offered through Gist Yarns.
Yarn
8/2 Cotton
EPI
22
Purpose
Towels
Guild
Hudson Mohawk Weavers Guild
Collection
MAFA 2023 Towel Exchange
# of shafts
4
Weave Name
Plain weave
Weave Category
Plain Simple
