So I did as Barbara suggested - stopped for dinner, watched some tv, hemmed and knitted, and then went back down to the loom concentrating on getting that right selvedge a whole lot more consistent. :) This photo shows the first sash about 3/4's of the way done.
And here's a close up showing the selvedges.
Doesn't address the white showing, but I suspect I'm obsessing over something over which they won't really care all that much about. :}
For the most part I've stopped taking special orders unless I can just make something close and let the client decide whether or not to take it. But these sashes - well they need them before the end of May for a performance, and I knew I could weave them. Just didn't expect them to require so much physical effort. My neck is not happy after doing the first one. :( So I pilled up, will take a break and then start on number two.
Massage tomorrow, so hopefully I can book another appointment fairly soon to take care of the rest of the physical effort that is being required. It's been a long time since I've used a stick shuttle to carry the weft and used it as a beater - I'd forgotten just how much my neck disapproves when I do that. :(
Really wish I had asked for more than what I charged for them - although they weren't very happy about my price as it was. :( Oh well, at least I hope they will be happy that I delivered in a timely fashion. :D If my neck doesn't seize up entirely, I ought to be able to deliver by the weekend.
Wow, these are looking great now! Congratulations ..... don't forget a wee break every once in a while - rest your neck!!!!! We tend to think only about getting to an end of a project. I am not good at breaks, through I am really trying to "pace myself" with my weaving and gardening these days. I am trying to "practice the advice I give"!!!
ReplyDeleteThose selvedges look pretty darn good! But be sure to take as good care of yourself as you are of the dancers.
ReplyDeleteI made inkle and card woven belts for dancers, years ago. When the warp includes dark and white yarns, I choose a mid-value weft and also make that the edge color. However the little white bits along the edge of yours might be decorative when worn by the dancers.
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