Paper Wall Hangings

Warp:

This project makes 2 wall hangings, approximately 30" in length.

Draft:

Weft: Pattern Shots - Christmas wrapping paper Using a rotary cutter, I cut the paper into narrow strips approximately 3/8 inch wide x 24" long. 8/2 Cotton Use for the Tabby shots.

Edge:

Using the summer/winter drawdown, weave the tabby picks with the 8/2 cotton.
For the pattern picks, lay a strip of the cut paper in the open shed. Close the shed and beat gently.
Weave the next tabby shot with the 8/2 cotton, and beat firmly.

Continue weaving, alternating with the 8/2 cotton and the paper. The Summer/Winter draft is very versatile and you can make the coloured blocks any size you wish. Use the coloured paper as a design element and experiment with the placement of the design for different colour and weave effects. Continue weaving for 30". Weave 2 inches of tabby with the 8/2 cotton to complete the other edge of the wall hanging.

Finishing:

Cut the project off the loom and zig zag stitch the edges before cutting the 2 wall hangings apart. Fold over the edges and sew a straight seam to hem finish the edges.

Christmas Crafts:

Christmas Weaving