Patina Reprise

I made handwoven towels in the 'Patina' colorway a few years ago 

for hostess gifts and just got an order for another. 

so I reordered some more skeins from Carr Park Artisans and wove a few more. 

One is in the kitchen of its new home in Albuquerque NM, 

and these three (scroll down) are ready for the gift show in Edmonds Nov. 15 & 16. 

#heddleandhook  #artistsconnect  #edmondsgiftshow  

Here's the whole process: 

 

Ordered these skeins from Carr Park

 but the brown in the center didn't quite match what my originals were. 

This is typically fine and expected with one of a kind 

hand dyed and handwoven items. 

But I gave it try to do a little matching and over dyed the center sections. 

They came out very close to the previous colors so I was happy with that. 

 

Lined up the colors on the warping board. 

 

tying on to the previous warp on the Louet Spring loom. 

430 little knots to keep straight and organized and to tie. 

 

Now to wind on and get even tension.

Those encyclopedias serve as good weights and 

their weighty history inside will serve well when the electronics fail. 

 

changing weaving pattern between towels 

 

finished towels for your kitchen