Thursday, October 26, 2006

One More Shadow Weave Sample

Well, after these samples, I thought I had set shadow weave aside as I prepare for next month's lace weaving workshop. But I had just enough success with this one, so that my brain switched itself to its problem solving gear.

I couldn't help but wonder if perhaps a darker color to contrast with the loopy rayon would look better.

I found some black 2000 ypp acyrlic chenille (which I'm not very fond of, but hey, it only cost a buck) in my stash and decided to give it a try.

I re-threaded the heddles for a different shadow weave pattern, this time using Powell's profile number 4-2-1 on page 67 of 1000+ Patterns. I used the same sett of 16 ends per inch. Close up it looks like this:

Shadow weave in loopy rainbow variegated rayon & black acrylic chenille.And when you step back:

Same stuff from further away.So I'm pleased. I think this fabric would make a nice stole or scarf, or even vest fronts. Perhaps if I ever buy some black rayon chenille I'll give it a try.

© 2006 Leigh's Fiber Journal

Next - Last Shadow Weave - shadow weave with texture

Related Posts:
Shadow Weave: Doing The Triple S - My introduction
Shadow Weave Profiles - How to interpret
Shadow Weave Samples 1 - Begins a series of samples

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

that is beautiful!!

Anonymous said...

That's such a great effect! Good on ya for doing some more experimenting!

Anonymous said...

oooh I like! Definitely a black rayon or chenille would be fab, I agree.

The dispersed color and the added texture just really update the look of the shadow weave. Very cool!

Unknown said...

Wonderful :-)
A+ for determination.
Judy

bspinner said...

Beautiful!!!!!!!!
The fabric will look nice what ever you do with it.

Sayward said...

Nice! I agree, this result is much more pleasing to the eye than the previous ones. I think it would make a beautiful stole or scarf.