finito. the actual fun will be next week when i give it to my friend. watching his face. still have some more warp and will either weave another runner for him in another color or make linen bread cloths. gave this a real hard press with lots of steam, my arms are still aching from it. the hot spots in the photo are because of the shine of the linen.
i'm also mordanting and extracting dye from madder. have begun doing some dyeing, but right now i'm at the second dip.doing it very slowly- the operative word is slow- and at very low flame, because as you all know, if you hurry it and pump up the flame the color gets brownish. so far the color is pale,but clear. however that can change any minute. photos tomorrow. coincidentally-or not, who knows-the color of the runner is also madderish color.
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oh i love madder.... and this is beautiful...
ReplyDeleteIt's great! Your friend will love it, guaranteed.
ReplyDeletehow wonderful to see the whole cloth! is it his name that is woven into the fabric ? the pattern is lovely and non alpha from a distance. love the color intensity at the ends.
ReplyDeleteOh wow - it is amazing! (here via jude's link)
ReplyDeletemadder reds are my favorite colors. and the runner is very fine. lucky friend.
ReplyDeleteVery successful piece in its totality and in its parts. You must describe his reaction when your friend receives it!
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