Metamorphic Placemat Instructions

May 10, 2021

Here are the instructions to make the fabulous placemats designed by Cynthia Newman.  These striking placemats evoke Frank Lloyd Wright and the Mid-Century Modern movement with a contemporary flair.  And all this patterning on 4-harnesses!  Elegant on their own or coordinate them with the Magical Metamorphic Napkins to make a beautiful set!  The 4 mats are approximately 18” x 12” when finished.

Listen to the Loon! Difficulty level for this kit is Intermediate Weaver (Three fish). This is a 4-shaft kit.

Springtime Tea Party Napkins

May 6, 2021

Weave an elegant set of 4 napkins for that spring tea party you have planned.  Or plan one around these lovely napkins.  You can weave them all the same or use different treadlings for each napkin for a matching, yet different set.  The 4 napkins will be approximately 17” x 17” when finished.  4 and 8-shaft instructions are included.

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10 Color Gamp Instructions

April 1, 2021

Gamps are a brilliant way to explore color interactions.  They will help you predict future color interactions and take the guess work out of project planning. This set of instructions will guide you through weaving three-four 10 color gamps.   The instructions are for our Bright Tubular Spectrum yarns.  You can substitute any 10 colors of Mercerized cotton yarn that you would like when weaving the gamps.

Available in 20/2, 10/2, 5/2, and 3/2 yarns.  Rigid heddle instructions are included with the 3/2 yarns.

If you would like the yarn already in a kit, please click here.

Blueberry Pie Scarves

March 12, 2021

Mmmm…Woven pie!  Using a 4-shaft loom and a combination of 10/2 and 20/2 Tubular Spectrum™ Mercerized cotton yarn, these scrumptious, drapey scarves are woven with perfect pie shaped motifs.  The two different scarves are created by changing only the weft color.  And with the 20/2 weft, the scarves have a wonderful iridescence.  All on 4 shafts and woven with a single shuttle.  The kit contains all the yarn you need to make both scarves.

Listen to the Loon! Difficulty level is Intermediate (Three Fish).

Scarves designed and woven by Mary Berent.

Metamorphic Placemat Kit

February 11, 2021

These striking Metamorphic Placemats evoke Frank Lloyd Wright and the Mid-Century Modern movement with a contemporary flair.  Elegant on their own or combine them with the Magical Metamorphic Napkins to make a coordinated set!  And these can be woven on 4-harnesses!  The Kit contains all the yarn you need to weave 4 mats, approximately 16” x 12” when finished.

Designed by Cynthia Newman.

Moonlight Sonata Napkin Instructions

February 5, 2021

Here are the instructions to weave an elegant set of 4 napkins for that romantic dinner you have planned.  Or plan one around these lovely napkins.  You can weave them all the same or use different treadlings for each napkin for a matching, yet different set.  The 4 napkins will be approximately 15” x 15” when finished.

Basket Weave 4 Towel Instructions

November 30, 2020

Want 4 Hand towels that are both functional and beautiful?  This is it!   8 colors from around our Tubular Spectrum Mercerized cotton plus enough white yarn to make 4 beautiful and functional basket weave (or other twill patterned dishtowels.  Finished towels are approximately 12.5” x 24”.  We include several treadling variations to make weaving fun!  Weave these on either a 4-shaft or a Rigid Heddle loom.

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Basketweave Towels

November 30, 2020

Want to make Hand towels that are both functional and beautiful?  This is it!  8 colors from around our Tubular Spectrum Mercerized cotton plus enough white yarn to make either 2 or 4 beautiful and functional basket weave dishtowels.  Now available in Tones, Tints or Brights!  Scroll down for more information.

Sizzling Hot Pads Instructions

November 7, 2020

Here are the instructions to make four sizzling hot pads using 3/2 mercerized cotton yarn.  The instructions show you how to make a set of four hot pads or trivets  that simply glows with color. Warm up your kitchen with some sizzle! All on a 4-shaft loom!  Designed by Master Weaver Deanna Deeds.

Choose your favorite colorway below:

Sizzling Hot Pads

September 25, 2020

Woven in rep weave in an asymmetric block design, these sets of four hot pads or trivets simply glow with color. Cool colors contrast with gradually shifting warm hues that just pop!

All on a 4-shaft loom!

Designed by Master Weaver Deanna Deeds.

Surprise! Shadow Weave Towel Collection

September 17, 2020

These amazing shadow-weave towels in the current issue of Handwoven Magazine by Deb Essen takes full advantage of our Tubular Spectrum Tints and Tones!

We have assembled the yarns to make Deb Essen’s “Surprise! Shadow-Weave Towels” as shown in the November/December 2020 edition of Handwoven Magazine from Long Thread Media.  You will find the instructions on page 44. If you do not have a current subscription, you can purchase the magazine here: Handwoven Magazine

“Yes, It’s Worth It” Runner Kit

September 9, 2020

Remember secret decoder rings and writing special messages for your friends? Overshot name drafts are woven “secret messages” created by assigning each letter of a phrase to a shaft on the loom. Based on the message “Yes, it’s worth it”, this 4-shaft design is the weaver’s response to “But you can buy a runner, is it really worth all the effort?” Why yes, yes it is indeed worth it. Featuring our Tubular Spectrum™ mercerized cotton yarns.

This is a DJE Handwoven Kit, and it comes with all the yarn you need plus a prewound warp ready to put on your loom.

“Colorplay” 2 Towel Kit

July 29, 2020

Play with color in this 8-shaft false Damask 2 towel kit featuring 4 colors of our Tubular Spectrum™ mercerized cotton yarn. The towels are woven on the same warp, just change the weft color for the large blocks on the second towel. The false damask creates blocks of color that appear to be woven together! And with the warp already wound, it’s a fun, fast, easy weave.

Another beautiful kit from DJE Handwovens.

Summer Rosepath Napkin Kit

June 29, 2020

Weave 13 stripes into 4 Patriotic Napkins as we tip our hats (or should we say our summer bonnets…) to the original 13 colonies for Independence Day.  Reduce your carbon footprint, show your patriotism, and have fun weaving and using these quick and easy 4-shaft Napkins.

Summer Rosepath Napkin Instructions

May 22, 2020

Weave 13 stipes into 4 Patriotic Napkins as we tip our hats (or should we say our summer bonnets…) to the original 13 colonies for Independence Day.  Reduce your carbon footprint, show your patriotism, and have fun weaving and using these quick and easy 4-shaft Napkins.

Magical Metamorphosis Napkin Instructions

March 24, 2020

Here are the instructions to make the fabulous napkins designed by Cynthia Newman.  These large dinner napkins with their off-set asymmetric design and border allow for creative folding ideas. Different colors in the napkin can be featured throughout the folding. Match your décor and make a statement as you enjoy a fabulous meal with friends.  Whet both your appetite and your eye as you “sett” your table!  We have the WIF file available too.  The WIF file has all the picks for weaving the napkins.

Full Spectrum Instructions

March 19, 2020

Here are the instructions to weave the Full Spectrum Shawl or Runners designed by Jennifer Moore.  With these instructions, you can weave two projects in the full 20-color Tubular Spectrum™ with one warp on your 8-shaft loom. The first project is woven in warp-faced twill blocks with a 20-color rotation warp using the 10/2 Tubular Spectrum™ and black weft. Then by changing the tie-up, the second project becomes a two-block doubleweave with a 20-color rotation in both the warp and the wefts.  With these instructions you can make the two projects into either shawls or table runners.  Choose what fits your lifestyle!

Listen to the Loon! Difficulty level is Intermediate to Advanced (Two fish). You will need an Eight harness loom to weave this project.

Moonlight Sonata Napkins

December 23, 2019

Weave an elegant set of 4 napkins for that romantic dinner you have planned.  Or plan one around these lovely napkins.  You can weave them all the same or use different treadlings for each napkin for a matching, yet different set.  The 4 napkins will be approximately 15” x 15” when finished.

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