Not Done

 

Latest 'tiles' design, loom state

Yesterday I cut the first seven towels off the loom so I finally got a good look at what is intended to be the 'right' side of the cloth.

It's still not 'finished', so it will change when it hits the water for the first time, but the photo shows it pretty accurately.  

When it is finally 'done' (wet finished, including a hard press) the warp and weft threads will shift into their final place and the overall design will resolve and become more cohesive.

And this is why I keep banging the drum - it's not finished until it's wet finished.

Right now the cloth feels loose and not structurally sound.  Individual threads can be pulled or shifted out of place.  When I cut into it, the raw edges will fray.  Which is why I use a serger to protect the raw edges.  

After wet finishing, this cloth can actually be cut and not have it fall apart.  Yes, it will fray somewhat, but it will not disintegrate before your eyes/in your hands.

One of the intriguing things about this weave structure (whatever it might be called) is the textures that build which add depth to the look of the design.  It has been quite fascinating to push and pull the design lines, this way and that, and watch how the weave structure changes the overall look of the design lines/areas.