My scarves (and table runners) on Weavezine
July 27, 2009 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under weaving and handweaving and looms
A week or so ago, a couple of my designs were featured in an article that I wrote for Weavezine.
Here’s the link to the article:
Noreen’s scarves/tablerunners
I designed a couple of scarves
that show several techniques.
One thing that they illustrate
is how to weave a narrow band
of fabric and then to use
my ‘mitered loop’ technique
to make a piece that is twice
as wide, but 1/2 as long as the
original woven fabric.
I also show how to work with
a clasped weft, which is one of
my most favorite techniques.
The scarves, which work really well as table runners, also feature a keyhole, so that one end can …read more
Inspiration- Super size knitted cowls
October 15, 2008 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under knitting
My daughter found a wonderful site on etsy.
The designer at SprattersandJayne knits enormous, cosy cowls.
Check out Chloë’s posting: cowls on Her Accessories
Weaving a scarf full of learning experiences
May 19, 2008 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under small loom weaving, weaving and handweaving and looms
Earlier in May, I read on my dear friend, Terri’s blog about a virtual scarf project.
I was intrigued, and have been thinking about it since.
I am deep into meeting deadlines (VERY tight ones!) on my new book. I debated about taking time off from the book to weave a scarf for the virtual small scarf project.
Well…. I decided to go for it.
There were a number of odd, but seemingly intertwined threads bobbing to the surface of my life.
A friend and I just did a trade and so an Ashford Knitter’s Loom has just come into my …read more
