Posted by Peg in South Carolina
Mended but not washed.
Actually, there was no real mending to be done. Simply trimming off the ends left from changing bobbins. I will trim the fringe after wet finishing.
Measurements:
Width: 7.25” (same as on loom)
Length: 78” (on loom, 88” = approximately 11% loss)
Dave Daniels commented on my last post:
FOURTEEN? Wow, good for you for getting that much extra out of it. Amazing!
The reason I could weave so close is that I have a big loom. It is a Nilus II LeClerc with rear-hinged treadles and from front beam to back beam measures 47”.
The longer warp length also reduces stress on the warp ends. That is why I can weave under high tension with little or no warp breakage.
Small looms are wonderful for little spaces and for travelling. But nothing beats weaving on a larger loom.
"Handspun Scarf Off Loom” was written by Margaret Carpenter for Talking about Weaving and was originally posted on December 12, 2009. ©2009 Margaret Carpenter aka Peg in South Carolina.
4 comments:
You can really see the twill lines in that photo. It look fabulous. I can't wait to see it when it's finished.
Are you planning to save this to wear yourself?
OK, now I am inspired. I have some handspun waiting to be made into a scarf. It will be my first time using in warp! But you are definitely helping me here!
A perfect scarf out of the handspun-nice weaving indeed.
Thanks, Geodyne. No, not for me. A Christmas present for my daughter's partner (and father of my grandson).
Susan B., if you have any questions just holler.
Thank you, Delighted hands
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