This project started with a question: Could I change my warp colours without actually changing the warp?
Turns out, I can—and so can you!
Falling Leaves combines some creative warping with pick-up sticks to create six blocks of changing colour across the cloth. It looks complicated, but it really isn't. Once the loom is set up, the weaving settles into a simple repeat.
For Falling Leaves, I used a deep wine background with shades of red, orange and gold. I love the way the colours move across the runner, but there is no reason to stick with my palette. Choose a background and six colours you love and see just how different the same pattern can look.
The pattern uses two pick-up sticks, with the option of replacing one with string heddles if you prefer. I've included detailed instructions, a warping checklist, and plenty of pictures to walk you through the process.
I've woven Falling Leaves as a table runner, but I think the fabric has lots of possibilities. It would make a lovely wall hanging, or could be used as panels in bags or even garments.
Makes
One table runner, approximately 11” x 65" finished size.
Who This Project Is For
This is a good next step for rigid heddle weavers who are comfortable warping and weaving plain weave and are ready to try something a little different.
There are a few more things to keep track of during warping than in a basic project, but if you have woven a few projects and used pick-up sticks, you can do this!
What You Will Learn
A different way to use colour in the warp
How to work with two pick-up patterns
How to use string heddles as an alternative to one pick-up stick
Tips for managing a more complex warp
How to find and repair floats
Wet finishing and hemming
Materials
8/2 Cotton – I used Maurice Brassard cotton, but any 8/2 cotton will work.
Warp
Weft
For this sample, I used a deep wine background with shades of red, orange and gold, but the colour choices are entirely up to you. (I’ve included an alternative colourway in the pattern.)
Equipment
PS You can get the kit from Cotton Clouds!
This project started with a question: Could I change my warp colours without actually changing the warp?
Turns out, I can—and so can you!
Falling Leaves combines some creative warping with pick-up sticks to create six blocks of changing colour across the cloth. It looks complicated, but it really isn't. Once the loom is set up, the weaving settles into a simple repeat.
For Falling Leaves, I used a deep wine background with shades of red, orange and gold. I love the way the colours move across the runner, but there is no reason to stick with my palette. Choose a background and six colours you love and see just how different the same pattern can look.
The pattern uses two pick-up sticks, with the option of replacing one with string heddles if you prefer. I've included detailed instructions, a warping checklist, and plenty of pictures to walk you through the process.
I've woven Falling Leaves as a table runner, but I think the fabric has lots of possibilities. It would make a lovely wall hanging, or could be used as panels in bags or even garments.
Makes
One table runner, approximately 11” x 65" finished size.
Who This Project Is For
This is a good next step for rigid heddle weavers who are comfortable warping and weaving plain weave and are ready to try something a little different.
There are a few more things to keep track of during warping than in a basic project, but if you have woven a few projects and used pick-up sticks, you can do this!
What You Will Learn
A different way to use colour in the warp
How to work with two pick-up patterns
How to use string heddles as an alternative to one pick-up stick
Tips for managing a more complex warp
How to find and repair floats
Wet finishing and hemming
Materials
8/2 Cotton – I used Maurice Brassard cotton, but any 8/2 cotton will work.
Warp
Weft
For this sample, I used a deep wine background with shades of red, orange and gold, but the colour choices are entirely up to you. (I’ve included an alternative colourway in the pattern.)
Equipment
PS You can get the kit from Cotton Clouds!
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