Learning New Weaving Skills

Weavers are always looking for new skills through workshops or self study.  New weave structure, new loom, new technique, new color combinations; the list goes on and on.  

This post is about members who put in the extra effort and allow themselves to be beginners again. 

Note - you can click on the photos to get a better look at the details!

Suzanne W.

I thought I’d share a photos of my finished Swedish Art Weaves (Scandinavian (Skane) Folk Art Sampler from a workshop with Joanne Hall at CNCH 2023 Cal Poly.  Although the workshop was August 2023, I didn’t get back to any weaving on the project until February 2024 as I needed more yarns and the recommended book for in-depth instruction.  Three months later, I completed two panels and turned it all into a Tote Bag!

While this sampler was woven on a 4-shaft floor loom, all PATTERN WEFT pics are pickup with 3 to 4 pics of plain weave between each row of laid weft.  Granted, weaving Heirloom Folk Art isn’t whack weaving; but I did enjoy the challenge and process creating these geometric designs.

My woven sampler includes various designs of:  Krabbasnar/Krabba, Rolakan Tapestry, Halvkrabba, Dukagang, Monk’s Belt and combinations thereof.  The warp was 16/3 linen at 10 epi and the weft was 6/1 Swedish wool (Faro) tapestry yarn. 

Inside view of tote bag

Paulie F.

The tapestry is a commission.  Completed it will be a total of 24 inches long by 52 inches wide.   I’m learning a great deal while I’m completing it.  Blending colors has got to be one of my favorite things I’m learning, as well as twining for the outlines.  I’m amazed at how the colors change by using these techniques.  (ed.  Paulie also made her own loom for this piece)