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Weaving: Pillow 1 and Sampler
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Pillow 1 and Sampler

Back of Pillow 1

Sampler on warp using Draft Directory
Front of Pillow1
Pillow 3-Design My Own, Sampler
Back of Pillow 1

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Floor Loom Weaving »
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Category: Weaving

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Other

Style: Eco-Friendly, Traditional

Materials

50/50 wool/bamboo

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Janet Dawson on craftsy.com
Janet Dawson
Craftsy Instructor
Jan 26, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Oh, MAN. That is beautiful! Lookit all those twills! SO. COOL. Love all the colors in the sampler. I'm clapping and squeeing like a little girl here. ;)
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jollyjeanne
Jan 27, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you -- I really took this well instructed class to heart -- I accomplished and learned more than I could have thought possible. I would like to do a blanket in course manner using one and/or two samples from the directory done in my sampler but don't think I have the loom width for it. I'll have to think on it.
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jollyjeanne
Jan 26, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
The sampler of a dozen or more drafts in the course directory was done at the end of my weaving on the remaining warp and clearly shows consistency in weaving and well done selvedges. I now have many patterns to work with.
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jollyjeanne
Jan 26, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
It is obvious to me on my first pillow that the weaving at the beginning was very inconsistent but I am happy to say that toward its end was greatly improved. When I post the 2nd and 3rd fully completed pillow -- it will show how consistent my weaving became. Practice works wonders as well as greater confidence with the help of fewer interruptions.
Janet Dawson on craftsy.com
Janet Dawson
Jan 26, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Practice practice practice! That's what it all comes down to. That and giving yourself permission to not do things perfectly the very first time you try - we forget as adults how much effort it takes to learn a new thing and expect ourselves to be expert almost right away. Pillow 1 is all about practicing, not perfection. That was another reason we warped for several pieces: so you had enough warp to weave enough to see a marked improvement. Well done, you!
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jollyjeanne
Jan 24, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I could not find 14" pillow forms so I had to go with 16x16. Seam allowance is about 1/4" --but it seemed to work well. The only other issue that might not be very accurate is the fulling--still not sure when that is complete but since I did not use 100% wool....I think I did well. Love the soft feel with the bamboo mix.
Janet Dawson on craftsy.com
Janet Dawson
Jan 26, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Just as well that you didn't use 100% wool since it gave you enough width for the larger pillows. They look great!

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