caribbean Picnic
Project #11
Caribbean Picnic is an exploration of how structure, color, spacing, and high contrast between warp and weft can create fabulous gradients that can be pushed to iridescence.
For rigid-heddle looms, the project is woven in a plain weave, doubling warp threads and using a single thread for weft. Four and eight-shaft weavers will be working in a straight draw twill with the option of some small and wonderful variations in tie-ups and treadling.
Our project is picnic napkins plus a utensil roll. The fabric for the roll utilizes thin stripes strategically placed to outline compartments, and define fold and sew lines. The tie is added into the fabric while it is still on the loom.
The Colors
963 Royal, 4271 Jeans, 5206 Aquamarine, 5506 Emeraude
The Project
Rigid Heddle
Four Shaft
Eight Shaft
And because we go in style,
we need A Wonderful way to Carry Our Utensils!
Instructions included with kit
Utensil Roll showing compartments
Utensil Roll ready for travel
OTHER Weft COLORS TO CONSIDER
All of the samples below use the kit colors for warp. The only change is in the weft color.
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