I finally started the last of the 2/22 black cottolin runners. For the last runner the weft is 2/22 purple cottolin. I also decided to change up the pattern, it is the inverse of the original pattern. It is now a pattern of diamonds instead of X’s.
It wove up quite quickly and I was able to cut all the runners off and all that is left by the loom is some dust bunnies hiding in plain sight!
I’ve washed and given the runners their first press. I’ve folded and pinned the hems ready for hand sewing but it has been very foggy lately so I need to wait for some sunshine to finish the runners. I’ve taken some photos (with the pins in hem). First runner is 2/22 beige and black cottolin, it is about 67 inches long and 18 inches wide. The graphic punch of the X’s make for a lovely modern table runner.
The second runner is 2/16 gold ramie and 2/22 black cottolin, it is about 50 inches long and 20 inches wide. It is the widest runner by 2 inches! I had to take the photo with the lights on so the colour of the gold ramie isn’t quite right but in real life the colour is stunning.
The third and final runner is 2/22 purple and black cottolin, it is 53 inches long and 18 3/4 inches wide. The diamonds are just as lovely to the X’s in my humble opinion.
The autumn crackle silk scarf is up on Etsy. For Sale.
Final Garden Photo is seed heads for the Echinacea purpurea 'Green Twister' with a white crowned sparrow who just loves them. Don't let the cuteness fool you he also likes to eat my blueberries!
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