tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231303442426460519.post8505112390690790943..comments2024-03-19T23:27:59.618-07:00Comments on Dust Bunnies Under My Loom: Tea Towel Exchange Part TwoNgairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05674195335454268145noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231303442426460519.post-87644797013550115072010-12-04T15:47:19.323-08:002010-12-04T15:47:19.323-08:00Very, very pretty!!!!Very, very pretty!!!!bspinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11385723696922637454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231303442426460519.post-24116997651351584162010-12-04T11:08:07.629-08:002010-12-04T11:08:07.629-08:00Good question about using plain weave as the hem. ...Good question about using plain weave as the hem. <br />Plain weave is great for hemming if the structure of the end piece is plain weave or based on plain weave like summer and winter or overshot, but if it's a twill as in this case, plain weave doesn't work well. <br />Plain weave interlaces with every warp thread while twill interlaces with only some of the warp threads, some of the time, for example in this weave I have 3 up to 1 down each pick; or a 3/1 twill, so plain weave would weave up substantially wider than the rest of the fabric and would frill in the hem. <br />I feel it's always best and frankly prettiest if you use the same structure in your hem as in your finished piece if you're weaving twills.Lynnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459520887792560982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231303442426460519.post-23574589941858883742010-12-02T23:14:10.163-08:002010-12-02T23:14:10.163-08:00your towels look nice and professionel!!your towels look nice and professionel!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748531990834618606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231303442426460519.post-45396046363494217332010-12-02T22:37:55.188-08:002010-12-02T22:37:55.188-08:00Lovely towels and you've made them so quick. I...Lovely towels and you've made them so quick. I have a question about the hemming; why haven't you woven a hem of plain weave? I just want to learn so that's why I ask.<br />Have a nice day.Marion B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15587172713661489822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231303442426460519.post-61214383668094781912010-12-02T16:56:05.095-08:002010-12-02T16:56:05.095-08:00Really pretty!Really pretty!Michèle Girardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03936917689436683326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231303442426460519.post-29509318476781734472010-12-02T16:46:08.435-08:002010-12-02T16:46:08.435-08:00Beautiful colors and are you ever quick about weav...Beautiful colors and are you ever quick about weaving and hemming!ladyoftheloomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12714726966959398434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231303442426460519.post-66142995849995180412010-12-02T14:33:27.964-08:002010-12-02T14:33:27.964-08:00Wow, you're already finished, and I haven'...Wow, you're already finished, and I haven't even pulled my warp yet - I'll be doing that after Christmas. Love your towels!DebbieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00508692845369401119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231303442426460519.post-78169271640998868712010-12-02T12:50:09.383-08:002010-12-02T12:50:09.383-08:00Great colors and pattern. They made great towels. ...Great colors and pattern. They made great towels. I know they will be treasured.FiberGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035913778659083002noreply@blogger.com