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[Khabira Wise]

Will do!

[Khabira Wise]

Hi, Ginette,

I (finally!) finished my two samples and am surprised to discover I do prefer the feel of the 10 epi, because it did indeed floof more, and has more of a halo.

Visually, I might say I prefer the look of the pattern in the twill a bit more in the 12 epi, but I’m gonna go with feel as the deciding factor.

Thanks so much for your great advice.

Khabira

[Khabira Wise]

What? Sample? Instead of rushing straight in on a huge, expensive blankie?

You’re brilliant! I do have some extra by means of two cones in colors I’m not using in the blankie.

Thanks. I’ll totally do it!

[Khabira Wise]

Thanks, Ginette.

I just noticed on the Harrisville Shetland page it’s mentioned that having a more open sett allows the fabric to full more and that it says sett can be 10 to 12. So if I change my plan 10 epi will my blankie be softer?

 

 

[Khabira Wise]

Thanks, Ginette. My threads are covered so I shall carry on.

Somehow I seemed to have had some uneven tension in a couple areas of the warp (sad!) so I spent a great deal of time tugging and drawing out slack before each few turns of the warp beam so I didn’t ask the husband to help as I usually do, because it was taking forever, and I just wasn’t able to keep as close an eye on the paper.

If I start weaving and it’s too buggered up I’ll just start over … now that I’ve done the first multiple thread in the hand warp I won’t be so skeered of doing it again!

[Khabira Wise]

I just finished one where I did the 3 dark/1 white repeat. When I switched colors when both were on the same side, I did the jump the bump, dive the dip thingy. Was I supposed to or is it not necessary when doing those 3/1 scallops? Thanks!

[Khabira Wise]

Thanks, as always, for your generosity, Jane.

I have ordered the book you mentioned, “The Complete Book of Drafting for Handweavers.” I do try to learn as much as I can on my own 😉

[Khabira Wise]

Thank you ever so much, Jane.

Just a minute ago I had the super embarrassing thought that the one video I have not yet watched was the one on Yarns. Oh, Lordy, I thought, all these answers are probably there… so extra thanks, and I really appreciate the tutorial on linen care.

K

[Khabira Wise]

Thanks, Jane,

My reeds are all 45″.

So I can do 270 ends and they won’t mind being squozed a bit as they come through the harnesses?

Terrific!

Best,

K

[Khabira Wise]

Thanks, again, for taking the time to write out all those lovely instructions, Jane.

I do understand it and I will take your advice and do something small first. I have some 8/2 cotton in 3 colors that I think I’ll warp up with enough length to make one each of the 3 patterns before diving into 8 placemat kit.

 

[Khabira Wise]

Thanks so much, Jane. I’ll print out your reply and give it a good study.

I’m still a couple of days from finishing the boucle tea towel kit, but wanted to have my next project ready, because an empty loom is a sad loom!

Best,

K

[Khabira Wise]

Thank you so much. I do now get it. I’ve had twills in my head which have to be in groups of four (with the same 1,2,3,4 threading as for p/w) and I guess I became fixated on “all things must be in fours.” Thanks for straightening me out.

Glad to hear Jane is having some time off.

Best,

Khabira

ps: When I double checked my warp count, assuming at first I had made an error, how proud was I that all 5 colors had the correct count? Very 🙂

[Khabira Wise]

Charlottesville, VA

[Khabira Wise]

Thank you so much, Jane.

And thanks for pointing me towards the Helpline. I now know what tonight’s bedtime reading will be!

Best,

Khabira

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