colour and design
January 10, 2014
another blanket finished
this one was woven to compliment a cushion, here and here, on the guest bed
the light is so grey at this time of year I had to photograph them outside in the rain
although the handspun wool is leftovers from “the stash”, not all the same weight or from the same breed of sheep (this can make a big difference when washing/finishing)
I am very pleased with the results
now, on to winding the next warp, for the kesa
that green ball looks blue to the eye but the camera has picked up its’ true nature
it’s out!
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Just beautiful. I’m still looking for a local weaving class. SIgh.
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Kerry – thank you, good luck with a class.
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I love Blankets and that one is beautiful! So much handspun!
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Renee’ – I don’t spin wool much anymore and am so happy to be using some of it up – there is still a cupboard full!
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It is has been on my mind to ask, just for clarification. Are spinning more of something else now instead of wool? Or is it simply less spinning going on?
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Renee’ – there seems to be much more happening in spinning in the last few years and many different fibres are easily available – silk, cotton, llama/alpaca and wonderful blends of these fibres
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That is a really gorgeous blanket! Looks so soft and cosy.
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Heather – not so soft, most of the wool is Icelandic and it is quite hairy. Feels like the old blankets we had at the cottage when I was a kid. Very cozy.
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What a beautiful blanket and pillow cover. Reminds me of old fashioned quilts but a cozier.
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Martha – thank you, I enjoyed designing the two to go together.
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i love how the twill and the circles echo one another…really a fine effect. i imagine cuddling under that blanket. so glad the stash diminishes in this beautiful way.
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Velma – after 2 blankets I’m so happy the stash is diminishing – just a little bit.
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