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Hemp Tapestry Pillows - All Fiber Arts | |
| These pillows were woven with a hemp warp and double width weaving technique. The centre is woven in tapestry or lace. | ||
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Hemp Tapestry Pillows | |
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| These pillows were woven on the loom using a doublewidth weaving technique. The centre of each pillow was also woven on the loom, with a variety of techniques: clasped weft, tapestry, and leno lace. | |
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| This weaving draft shows how to weave 2 layers on 4 shafts. Shaft 1 & 2 (Orange) )weave one layer, and Shafts 3 & 4 (Green) )weave the second layer. | |
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To weave the pillow
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| The tapestry is centered onto the pillow front. Allow for approx. 2-3 inches for the outside edges of the pillow. Weave the bottom section of the pillow first, as a tube.
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| After you have woven the bottom edge of the pillow - approx. 3 inches, you will now weave the top sides and the back of the pillow, leaving the centre section unwoven.
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| More about Weaving Pillows - Part 3, Weaving the Centre Tapestry | |
More About Double-sided Weaving: | |
Double Weave Pickup | |
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| Weaving | Books | from | |
| Learning to Weave CA UK |
Weavers 8 shaft Patterns CA UK |
Handbook of Weaves CA UK |
Weaving for Worship CA UK |
| Weavers Companion CA UK |
Complete Book of Drafting CA UK |
Mastering Weave Structures CA UK | |
| Handwoven Design Collection CA UK |
Weaving Overshot CA UK |
Doubleweave CA UK | |
| Handwoven Laces CA UK |
Rep Weave & Beyond CA UK |
Finishing Techniques CA UK | |
| Mastering Weave Structures CA UK | Handweavers Pattern Book CA UK |
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