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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Weaving Wheels


 Wendy-Marie had a great idea for her Nevada County Inspired entry into this year's fair.  Wheels of many sorts and sizes.  Engine Wheels - Wagon Wheels - Pelton Wheels and Ferris Wheels. 

She also had the perfect draft - an 8 shaft combination of steep and point twills. Shown below are two variations.  This is an easy draft to make larger if you have more than 8 shafts on your loom. 




 
And, ta da, the finished scarf.  Wendy-Marie didn't get a prize for her scarf, but her idea was sure a prize winner and I bet it won't be the last time she weaves wheels!








3 comments:

  1. What is the fiber and sett? I love them!!

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  2. Fiber:
    Warp is 8/2 unmercerized cotton - Royal Blue
    Weft is tencel (3360 ypp) - Silver Grey

    You could also use tencel for the warp, I was just using the yarn that I had.

    Sett is 24 epi.

    So glad you like this.

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