summer samples
July 8, 2013
linen and summer just seem to go together
the warp is a 2 ply bleached linen of approx. 16/2 weight
(it’s from the stash and the label is missing – and now it is finished)
together with handspun, 2 ply hemp dyed with walnut husks
the weave structure and weight are perfect for household linens
I’m planning to try it in silk, also
the pattern is from an old book, hand weaving patterns from Finland, which thankfully is in English
I’ve been busy spinning paper yarn (shifu) for the next sample
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i just got linen pants on a hot summer day! it’s funny how they do go together so well. though i wonder what would happen if we mixed linen and other seasons. and you and velma both are spinning paper yarn these days, love that.
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Aimee – some linen (especially fine singles) isn’t good to weave when it is hot and dry but that is when I always want to use it. I love linen and paper together, they also seem to be a natural.
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imo no one beats the scandinavians for household textiles.the book looks like a good one to have.
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Neki – the book was published in 1960, nothing “trendy” just traditional and functional. True to its time many of the suggested yarns are synthetics.
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I have that book, too. I purchased it in NY in the 60’s. It’s one of my treasures. Love the work you’re doing.
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Alice – thanks, I have no memory of where or when I got the book but it definitely is a treasure.
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