We have looked at so many powerful structures in the past few years, it is mind-boggling to consider just how much is possible on the 4 shaft loom by just moving threads around and playing with repetitive sequences....after all that is what tabby, float, tabby, float is....a repetitive sequence. So here is another one to add to your design pouch.
I hope you enjoy this jam-packed episode that will provide you with a solid foundation on Summer and Winter.
In this episode we learn:
The unit system of Summer and Winter.
What a two-tie structure means.
How to make your hem exactly like the pattern in reverse.
How to treadle in pairs X style.
How to treadle in pars O style.
How to treadle in singles alternate style (bricks).
How to treadle in Dukagang style (columns).
How to change your ground patterning by changing your tabbies.
Having a neutral warp allows us to bring in any colour we want.
You can purchase the Summer and Winter Kit right here:
https://weaving.link/summer-and-winter
A quick introduction to Summer and Winter including a few books.
We have a look at what defines a Summer and Weave structure.
We have our first look at our PDF and the placemats presented in this episode.
Let's learn what creates Summer and Winter and learn the basics so we can take it further!
Lots to learn including a master tie-up Jane provides, our profile draft and how to weave the hems.
A detailed look at each of the placemats on your PDF and how they were woven.
Let's weave Summer and Winter at the loom.
Another stunning Show and Tell of Summer and Winter woven pieces.
Download your PDF and follow along as Jane teaches us the basics and more on the Summer and Winter weave structure. You'll also find your threading draft for the placemats along with each treadling sequences presented in the videos.
Here is the PDF with photos of each of the placemats presented in this episode.
