tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post7308906463949176945..comments2024-03-29T08:22:33.053-05:00Comments on Leigh's Fiber Journal: Waffle WeaveLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-1350760269786699672011-09-11T07:08:13.952-05:002011-09-11T07:08:13.952-05:00Priyank, good question. Both waffle weave and hone...Priyank, good question. Both waffle weave and honeycomb are treadling patterns which can be done on a number of threadings.<br /><br />With waffle weave, the outlines of the "waffles" are created with warp and weft floats (same size thread).<br /><br />With honeycomb, the outlines of the cells are created with a heavier thread (usually one that matches the warp color). The innards of the cell are a finer weft. <br /><br />Two similar looks with different approaches. Enjoy experimenting!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-85835338990517318402011-09-11T01:52:36.766-05:002011-09-11T01:52:36.766-05:00This is an amazing piece of information, I am look...This is an amazing piece of information, I am looking for bathrobes and I come across this weave. Just wondering if this is another version of honeycomb weave. Thanks for sharing information.Priyankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02494086069246882288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-15403105707723746912008-07-22T11:41:00.000-05:002008-07-22T11:41:00.000-05:00Your waffle weave towels are so pretty and colorfu...Your waffle weave towels are so pretty and colorful unlike my boring tan and brown ones You have such a great color sense.bspinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11385723696922637454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-85238467197468413192008-07-19T10:54:00.000-05:002008-07-19T10:54:00.000-05:00Sorry, no blog. Unfortunately working full time m...Sorry, no blog. Unfortunately working full time makes for slow progress in weaving. I'm afraid I would be a very boring blog. But I'd be happy to try another option of getting you a picture if you have a suggestion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-61002293165214646102008-07-17T15:13:00.000-05:002008-07-17T15:13:00.000-05:00Thank you so much Cathy, and thank you especially ...Thank you so much Cathy, and thank you especially for the information about your waffle weave towels. Very helpful! I wish I could see a photo (do you have a blog?) My 30 epi was just a guess and now I'm curious how they'll turn out. I may have to try 24 epi with the 10/2 cotton as well, just to compare. It's been a long time since I've woven this weave, and I'd forgotten what a lovely fabric it makes.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-53075488401889583692008-07-17T14:56:00.000-05:002008-07-17T14:56:00.000-05:00I love your blog. I am also in the middle of some...I love your blog. I am also in the middle of some waffle-weave dishtowels, also in 10/2 cotton. I set mine at 24 epi. I finished the first one, removed it and washed and dried. I like how the 24 epi came out. It was 25 inches in the reed and shrunk to 18 inches, and 37 inches long and shrunk to 28 inches (not counting the hems either before or after finishing). I was shooting for 20 x 30 but like the size. I did a 3-end basket weave for the hems, hoping for less flair, but I still got flair. I think I am going to cut off the hems and hem it again with just the waffle-weave to see how I like that before I begin on the rest of them. This is my first attempt waffle weave and I love how it turned out.<BR/><BR/>I really like your stripes, they're beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-47967601961498444762008-07-16T20:30:00.000-05:002008-07-16T20:30:00.000-05:00Helen Rascal love to claim anything fibrey that I ...Helen Rascal love to claim anything fibrey that I do! *lol*<BR/><BR/>Dorothy, I hadn't thought about a kimono or dressing gown. Now I'm curious as to how heavy the fabric will be and you've got me thinking. A lightweight jacket perhaps?<BR/><BR/>Kathy, who can beat that for wear and tear!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-43015675061137587032008-07-16T20:28:00.000-05:002008-07-16T20:28:00.000-05:00Waffle weave is really (I think)! I remember a tow...Waffle weave is really (I think)! I remember a towel exchange years ago...after finding a well worn rag of a towel in the bin the other day. I think it took 20+ years to wear it out. :)<BR/><BR/>Have a ball!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16933105773412843275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-13664999341771011322008-07-16T12:21:00.000-05:002008-07-16T12:21:00.000-05:00I like the look and feel of waffle weave, and your...I like the look and feel of waffle weave, and your coloured stripes look good. I'm not feeling imaginative about uses at the moment, I first came across this weave used for wool blankets, later found what nice towels it makes. It would be good for kimono / dressing gown, but that's not really a suggestion for oddments!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for passing on the news about the Helene Bress book, I shall add it to the list of things I'd like to have.Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06488670649558382921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-50722549750459669202008-07-16T12:04:00.000-05:002008-07-16T12:04:00.000-05:00I love the look of the waffle weave too. I can't ...I love the look of the waffle weave too. I can't think of anyhting excitign to make with the sample except a blanket for the cat. I am sure Rascal would appreciate it! <BR/>bw HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05597640040480685246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-43281801779417910192008-07-16T05:48:00.000-05:002008-07-16T05:48:00.000-05:00Great project! Yet another one on my "to do" list!...Great project! Yet another one on my "to do" list! ANd I like the idea of pot holders.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11545713753520362397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-37274088694900266452008-07-15T23:02:00.000-05:002008-07-15T23:02:00.000-05:00Thank you Susan! I'm glad now that I decided to d...Thank you Susan! I'm glad now that I decided to do a sample. <BR/><BR/>Trapunto, the Bress book is a wonderful resource. It was expensive back when I got it about 6 years ago, $65, I think. But it was worth it.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-68650129480892490702008-07-15T17:18:00.000-05:002008-07-15T17:18:00.000-05:00Leigh, I love the close up picture! And as always ...Leigh, I love the close up picture! And as always your explanations make things crystal clear. I've woven waffle but now I understand even more!<BR/>Shrinkage is huge! 30% sounds right. And weaving the hem in plain weave is a good tip.<BR/>I don't care what they are, I'm enjoying this journey a lot!Susan B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14429752925288151376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-50975200568333431912008-07-15T14:28:00.000-05:002008-07-15T14:28:00.000-05:00Nice!And that is great news about the Helene Bress...Nice!<BR/><BR/>And that is great news about the Helene Bress book! Our old public library had a copy and thought it was the best weaving book I had ever seen. Apparently a lot of other people think so too, because I keep stalking it on ebay, but it quickly goes out of my price. It sells for upwards of a hundred dollars on Amazon and such.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-72859262667830368102008-07-15T10:29:00.000-05:002008-07-15T10:29:00.000-05:00Deep End and Bettina, thank you for the great idea...Deep End and Bettina, thank you for the great ideas! A blanket sounds like a really good future project; I will remember that. <BR/><BR/>And Alice, thank you for the tips! Very much appreciated.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-47625753577243951602008-07-15T10:24:00.000-05:002008-07-15T10:24:00.000-05:00About the shrinkage. Lots. About 30% for my recen...About the shrinkage. Lots. About 30% for my recent waffle towel project!<BR/><BR/>Changes I would make when I do them again? Use a finer weft for the plain weave hems so they would not flare out from the waffle after washing.<BR/><BR/>Yours look lovely, I really like the irregular width stripes.ladyoftheloomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12714726966959398434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-51416378349520774662008-07-15T09:37:00.001-05:002008-07-15T09:37:00.001-05:00the waffle weave looks lovely! I have a large blan...the waffle weave looks lovely! I have a large blanket made from cotton waffle that I use during the summer instead of warmer bedding and it feels very nice. I think air is trapped in the waffle shape, which adds warmth to it? I like the grip of the fabric, too. somehow I think I couldn't bear to cut the lovely fabric into small pieces for potholders:)Woolly Bitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961632742998726155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-58058291246687566612008-07-15T09:37:00.000-05:002008-07-15T09:37:00.000-05:00Well since you asked how about a Holiday table run...Well since you asked how about a Holiday table runner, a bread basket liner with cute ties or hand towels for the bathroom. I really love the waffle weave and have a project I'm planning to do the technique in, it should be a real lesson with pick up sticks on my RH.DEEP END OF THE LOOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01010018190905285835noreply@blogger.com