I was determined not to blog until I finished weaving my band. I was a bit optimistic thinking that I would finish yesterday. I wove all day yesterday and I still was not finished by the time Dave arrived home from work, around 7:30 p.m.
This morning I started weaving around 5:30. I took a couple of 15 minute walking breaks, and I took time for breakfast. I finally finished close to 11:30 this morning.
The result... 84" of woven band with 3" of braid and fringe on each end for a total of 90". I am thrilled!
Yes, there are many little mistakes in my weaving. My left edge turned out really well, but I still have to figure out how to keep my right edge even, and there are places where the pattern threads aren't as defined as I would have liked them. I'd like to figure out a way to maintain tension while braiding the ends, so that I can avoid the little bumps that appeared. However, after all is said and done, I am very happy with my long, long band! I think I'll try a shorter one next time!
In case you were wondering, I did not forgo tatting an Ice Drop. I want a nice, big stash of them for Christmas!
This morning I started weaving around 5:30. I took a couple of 15 minute walking breaks, and I took time for breakfast. I finally finished close to 11:30 this morning.
The result... 84" of woven band with 3" of braid and fringe on each end for a total of 90". I am thrilled!
Yes, there are many little mistakes in my weaving. My left edge turned out really well, but I still have to figure out how to keep my right edge even, and there are places where the pattern threads aren't as defined as I would have liked them. I'd like to figure out a way to maintain tension while braiding the ends, so that I can avoid the little bumps that appeared. However, after all is said and done, I am very happy with my long, long band! I think I'll try a shorter one next time!
In case you were wondering, I did not forgo tatting an Ice Drop. I want a nice, big stash of them for Christmas!
Totally in awe of this band weaving. I can't begin to understand how this is done. You must have to pay attention to each 'throw'. Lovely pattern!
ReplyDeleteYouTube videos are wonderful! ;-)
DeleteYes, I do have to pay attention. I thought I had the pattern memorized, and that's when I messed up. Lesson learned!
It looks perfect and beautiful to me :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's far from perfect, but it's pretty darn good!
DeleteYour band looks awesome to me!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are going to have quite the collection of Ice Drops!!! :)
Thank you! I am pleased as punch! Yes, my stash of Ice Drops is growing!
DeleteThe band is drop dead gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am really excited about how nice it turned out.
DeleteWow, that band is really wonderful! ,(and blue!)
ReplyDeleteFabulous Diane, well done to you! It does look complicated, but very effective.
ReplyDeleteTotal and complete awe at your beautiful band. Hats off! And... you mean you are actually capable of weaving, I mean, doing anything tangibe at 5:30 am????????????? Hats off again :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. I like the gem in this Ice Drop very much :)
ReplyDeleteComplimenti!
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic everthing about it💟🌹💟
ReplyDeleteLovely band, well done, looks great
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful ice drop