Alternating Color Drafts

Using Colors: November/December 2009 Handwoven
Fiberworks is the featured software program for this article

PDF files: Methods for creating alternate color drafts in each software program.

Program Alternating Colors Threading Table Runner Mug Rug 1 Mug Rug 2 Mug Rug 3 Mug Rug 4
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PixeLoom PDF WIF
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Threading

Table Runner

Mud Rug 1 - Front View

Weave hems with sewing thread using the first 4 treadling picks.
Woven with two colors of weft.

Mud Rug 1 - Back View

Weave hems with sewing thread using the first 4 treadling picks.
Woven with two colors of weft.

Mud Rug 2 - Front View

Weave hems with sewing thread using the first 4 treadling picks.
Woven with one color of weft.

Mud Rug 2 - Back View

Weave hems with sewing thread using the first 4 treadling picks.

Mud Rug 3 -Front View

Weave hems with sewing thread using the first 4 treadling picks.

Mud Rug 3 - Back View

Weave hems with sewing thread using the first 4 treadling picks.

Mud Rug 4 - Front View

Weave hems with sewing thread using the first 4 treadling picks.

Mud Rug 4 - Back View

Weave hems with sewing thread using the first 4 treadling picks.

Click on graphics to see larger draft.

Challenge: Apply the techniques to create shadow weave drafts.
References:
Marion Powell’s 1000+ Patterns in 4, 6 & 8 Harness Shadow Weaves
The book is currently available from Yarn Barn Kansas
CD – Wif files of the drafts in the book

Contact:
Charles Lermond
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Brookville, OH 45309