tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post3489592474047044464..comments2024-03-26T08:37:39.914-07:00Comments on Thrums: Little LochmabenSusan http://www.blogger.com/profile/09707139508896058818noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-23459307790328094312012-03-01T19:44:52.014-08:002012-03-01T19:44:52.014-08:00Susan, I think this is your best colour combinatio...Susan, I think this is your best colour combination yet! And the bright gold right in the middle of the pattern is so right...<br />DawnDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04922605415055868988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-69688560304233540542012-03-01T12:33:21.451-08:002012-03-01T12:33:21.451-08:00That new shawl will be beautiful. Love the color c...That new shawl will be beautiful. Love the color combination.Sandra Rudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04691078578557110217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-79552621859458683872012-02-29T20:30:00.127-08:002012-02-29T20:30:00.127-08:00Susan, as usual, this is absolutely stunning: Colo...Susan, as usual, this is absolutely stunning: Color combination, draft, and execution.<br /><br />Padre WayneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-5944200032898487622012-02-27T09:51:11.954-08:002012-02-27T09:51:11.954-08:00So beautiful! Can't wait to see it finished.So beautiful! Can't wait to see it finished.Lynn Majidimehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879219454248528642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-12220200345491393592012-02-24T10:45:53.524-08:002012-02-24T10:45:53.524-08:00You are quite welcome Dorothy! Don't let the r...You are quite welcome Dorothy! Don't let the recent disappointment get you down. We all have them no matter how many years we have under our belt weaving!<br /><br />Linda: I sett the purple sections just a bit tighter so they would be a bit more prominent. I had to be careful as I didn't want any problems with them weaving up 'tighter' than the other sections and cause distortion so it was only 4 extra ends per inch. I might try 6 next time...<br /><br />Andrew: Just the other day I told a weaver that my new project was tencel and she immediately called it rayon. (Um, no its not!) <br />Rayon was very popular back in the 80's and early 90's and clothing purchased made from it had to be dry cleaned. It shriveled up in water! It gave everyone a bad feeling. <br />I've done some research on tencel or lyocell and have a published paper. Rayon was made using solvents and they were disposed of after each batch and so quite polluting. Tencel / lyocell is made from processed tree farm waste and is processed using solvents but in a closed loop system and upwards of 99% of the solvents are recovered and reused.<br />Lensing Lyocell was a Dutch company and they specialized in making sheets, towels and other 'linens' for the European market in the early 2000's. These would be washed and used quite frequently.<br />The North American market saw many lines of clothing made from tencel and all were machine wash and wear.<br />They are cool like linen and wick moisture away from the body. {Its my understanding that Lensing subsequently bought out the other company and now owns both.} <br />Weavers love the deep colours and shine and its been dubbed "faux silk". Its readily available, great colour line up and a reasonable price. It also teams up nicely with silks and I use this combination frequently.<br /><br />Martha: I'm going to have to dig through my bead box and see what I have! I may be *forced* to shop for more :)<br /><br />Thanks for all the comments... hope I answered your questions!<br />SusanSusan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09707139508896058818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-21060683783145440552012-02-24T10:25:44.942-08:002012-02-24T10:25:44.942-08:00I have translated our German friend's message:...I have translated our German friend's message:<br /><br />Thanks for the detailed report. The sample is very beautiful. Love of greetings from Ate<br /><br />Thank you Ate!<br /><br />SusanSusan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09707139508896058818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-16498935727704226772012-02-24T07:26:11.622-08:002012-02-24T07:26:11.622-08:00Purple and green are my favorite colors and this i...Purple and green are my favorite colors and this is going to be a stunning project. I am drooling over it.Benitahttp://www.basicallybenita.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-23293968250656897482012-02-24T07:06:55.165-08:002012-02-24T07:06:55.165-08:00Susan, the shawl is going to be so pretty. Doroth...Susan, the shawl is going to be so pretty. Dorothy will be pleased with the colors you used! Really want to see what beads you add to the finished product. Sure wish I could be at the weaving retreat, sounds like fun. Enjoy yourself, you deserve it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-39784283046523745912012-02-24T05:23:03.780-08:002012-02-24T05:23:03.780-08:00That's a lovely pattern, and wonderful colour ...That's a lovely pattern, and wonderful colour combination. How do you feel Tencel compares to other regnerated cellulosic fibres like Viscose Rayon? I've only used Viscose and it has a lovely handle to it though I understand it doesn't hold up too well to repeated washingAndrew Kieranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08997798351349771733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-35570506971046620282012-02-24T04:27:34.509-08:002012-02-24T04:27:34.509-08:00Oh, that is lovely, Susan! I'm curious, can y...Oh, that is lovely, Susan! I'm curious, can you talk about your thought process in making the purple sections a different sett than the turquoise? I'm sure this will be a huge hit on the runway!Lindahttp://treadlings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-82078435141510836072012-02-24T00:45:57.930-08:002012-02-24T00:45:57.930-08:00Wow, I didn't realise I had caused any of that...Wow, I didn't realise I had caused any of that to happen ! What a boost to think I've been an inspiration, as you know I am having a weaving depression this last 24 hours but that has really put me back to rights !! Thank you so much. <br />The post is great and lots of lessons in there. The new tying on hints are just great, as you know I tried them out on my last project.<br />You will steal the show with this one, can't wait to see the finished article.<br />Thanks again<br />Dorothydorothylochmabenhttp://dorothystewart.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-56180612602976889112012-02-23T22:44:01.783-08:002012-02-23T22:44:01.783-08:00Danke für den ausführlichen Bericht. Das Muster is...Danke für den ausführlichen Bericht. Das Muster ist sehr schön. Liebe Grüße von AteAtehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093431896459093471noreply@blogger.com