tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post6800493921460551714..comments2024-03-29T02:12:41.311-07:00Comments on Thrums: Snowflakes That Won't Melt Susan http://www.blogger.com/profile/09707139508896058818noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-84654470789842852772013-02-22T09:24:46.455-08:002013-02-22T09:24:46.455-08:00I ordered some of the beautiful silk you mentioned...I ordered some of the beautiful silk you mentioned here, and it arrived yesterday. Like your package, the outer envelope was just shredded and ripped open, but fortunately the inner plastic bag was also still intact.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895963639150668046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-41592970320043261342013-02-08T16:32:33.918-08:002013-02-08T16:32:33.918-08:00Hi Michele,
No, I didn't know that! Thank you ...Hi Michele,<br />No, I didn't know that! Thank you for sharing... I'll order some next time round. Just got a tencel order in.<br /><br />:) Susan Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09707139508896058818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-25792910636164121232013-02-08T16:11:22.510-08:002013-02-08T16:11:22.510-08:00Hi Susan,
Did you see that Webs is selling 10/2 te...Hi Susan,<br />Did you see that Webs is selling 10/2 tencel in natural again? I'm quite happy to have it available once more.<br />MicheleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895963639150668046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-33322145863154003782013-01-25T17:11:22.823-08:002013-01-25T17:11:22.823-08:00Hi Dee,
My handy dandy yarn chart (free from Handw...Hi Dee,<br />My handy dandy yarn chart (free from Handwoven... See link at blog near my profile picture) suggests 30 epi for a twill like the snowflake twill if using 20/2 silk.<br /><br />What I used in the snowflake twill scarves was 30/2 and the sett for that was 36 epi.<br /><br />Whether 10 epi, 24 epi or 30... It's all about taking it slow ana the work is about the same, just a bit more of it.<br />I appreciate your new silk might sit for awhile until you feel more confident to use it as warp so perhaps try going finer with cottons first and get comfortable with that before hitting the silks!<br /><br />Feel free to write me and ask again if need be...<br />Good luck, <br />Susan <br />PS they seem to be sold out now... You are lucky to have received some!Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09707139508896058818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-19402248136727294222013-01-25T15:11:31.805-08:002013-01-25T15:11:31.805-08:00Susan, Based on your recommendation, I ordered a f...Susan, Based on your recommendation, I ordered a few skeins of the 20/2 silk. It is lovely but so much finer than anything I've woven before. I may have to set it aside until I'm a better weaver. Could you please tell me what sett you are using with this yarn? Thanks so much! Your weaving is spectacular.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01324955153703481087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-29661228927675042162013-01-16T23:12:27.243-08:002013-01-16T23:12:27.243-08:00I received my order of silk too, but my parcel arr...I received my order of silk too, but my parcel arrived in very good shape....I can't believe how lovely the silk is!<br /><br />Your scarves are as always stunners...they just beg for the little black dress to show them off!Lynnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459520887792560982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-50385683933270152012013-01-14T11:11:25.859-08:002013-01-14T11:11:25.859-08:00Thank you for all the great comments! Its the payd...Thank you for all the great comments! Its the payday that a blogger is looking for after all the writing, photographing and fussing before hitting the publish button! :)<br /><br />Dianne: I had hemstitched every 4 warp ends as the silk camel was clingy. This made working with it difficult so I decided to separate some of the fringe so I could work! I also like to work out the groupings ahead of time to make sure I have no surprises at the end such as extra ends or a lack of them! You can slowly resolve these ahead if you preplan.<br /><br />Yes, I have been caught in the past so now go in with military precision!<br /><br />:) SusanSusan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09707139508896058818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-59258281778000891672013-01-14T06:38:24.485-08:002013-01-14T06:38:24.485-08:00Another fabulous offering, Susan. I never tire of...Another fabulous offering, Susan. I never tire of looking at the beautiful finishing that you do on your pieces. These are truly gorgeous! Great deal with the silk! Have you compared that to what Michael White offers through his Georgia Yarn Co (I hope I have that right). It seems like he has some impressive offerings as well for silk. I've not made it as far as buying any yet, but it sounds like folks are pleased with what they have bought from him. I look forward to see what you do with this silk!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08267421615716709810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-71903330895377030242013-01-13T23:43:39.105-08:002013-01-13T23:43:39.105-08:00Stunning. The snowflakes blow my brain away.
I se...Stunning. The snowflakes blow my brain away.<br />I see where you are tasselling you have worked on groups across the warp. Do you measure or count each group of threads and mark with a pin?<br />Just curious.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01401039267862076516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-68291501648156652242013-01-13T17:30:13.691-08:002013-01-13T17:30:13.691-08:00Susan,
Your snowflake scarfs/shawls are wonderful ...Susan,<br />Your snowflake scarfs/shawls are wonderful to look at. One just wishes the Internet had a touch and feel button. I'm sure they are just as wonderful to feel.<br />Jacquie in sunny (but very cold) AZJacquie Reithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780489080174340310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-44912369898114823292013-01-13T14:39:35.805-08:002013-01-13T14:39:35.805-08:00Hi Martha,
The 10/2 tencel is the very last of my ...Hi Martha,<br />The 10/2 tencel is the very last of my stash from Textura Trading. I literally have 2 bobbins worth and then it's all gone. If you ever find any white in this size, please let me know okay? The explanation given to me is that the demand by American weavers is for 8/2 size as that's what they are comfortable with. Since there are many more American weavers than Canadian, they set the stock. <br />Apparently it's only a matter of spinneret size for producing the tencel.... Not hard to produce, just less demand.<br />😟 Susan Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09707139508896058818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-7290035044538423212013-01-13T13:53:32.721-08:002013-01-13T13:53:32.721-08:00Susan beautiful shawls! I just adore your snowfla...Susan beautiful shawls! I just adore your snowflake shawls and the wonderful beading. <br /><br />May I ask where you found the 10/2 white tencel? I have been looking for some to make a christening gown for my new grandchild.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-37532760162102909952013-01-13T12:04:47.878-08:002013-01-13T12:04:47.878-08:00Hi Barbara,
yes, both of your comments came throug...Hi Barbara,<br />yes, both of your comments came through...<br />I'm fairly new to Ebay but it seems you can either buy right away (which I did with the silk) or if you are a gaming type person, you can bid a lower price and wait the time out. You may have to be sitting with your hand on the keyboard as the last few minutes play out to counter other bidders !<br /><br />This 20/2 silk is a heavy cream colour and quite shiny. The quality seems to be very good. Winding a warp will tell if it has knots or not.. (no pun intended) <br /><br />:) SusanSusan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09707139508896058818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-60697391902372015622013-01-13T08:56:55.743-08:002013-01-13T08:56:55.743-08:00Your scarves are stunning! Thanks for the silk so...Your scarves are stunning! Thanks for the silk source and heads up to ask for a good shipping package if ordered.Cindie https://www.blogger.com/profile/00417973211775970549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-35726754087799008242013-01-13T08:52:57.638-08:002013-01-13T08:52:57.638-08:00They're gorgeous! I especially like the camel...They're gorgeous! I especially like the camel/silk and the tencel ones. Incredible! Great price on that silk! What a find!Acorn to Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14334558675705027610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-42484445071896663242013-01-13T08:08:16.456-08:002013-01-13T08:08:16.456-08:00Your shawls are real works of art! Their future ow...Your shawls are real works of art! Their future owner must get very proud! And thanks for the tip about the silk, I find it quite difficult fo get hold of silk yarn. charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536773648371607808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-19674145213822066052013-01-13T08:07:16.254-08:002013-01-13T08:07:16.254-08:00Hi Susan - I am not sure if you got my first post....Hi Susan - I am not sure if you got my first post. Interesting about the ebay store; I don't understand how they work, do you bid on the item, or did you have to "buy now" the silk you saw? Is that how it works? The silk looks beautiful and the price is sure right. Weaverly yours ..... Barbarabarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00465878144931259109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-87552127879291719232013-01-13T08:04:33.707-08:002013-01-13T08:04:33.707-08:00Hi Susan - so did you have to bid on the silk, or ...Hi Susan - so did you have to bid on the silk, or did you "buy it now" on ebay? I don't understand ebay stores, can you explain a little more how it works? The silk looks beautiful and the price is sure right. Thanks for your help.<br />Weaverly yours ......barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00465878144931259109noreply@blogger.com