A Week at the Drawloom Studio

Happy September from Shelburne Falls Blog Fellows,

I had a magical week spent at the Vavstuga drawloom studio. Each day I traveled about four miles to a studio on Becky's property which houses eight fantastic drawlooms, each of which provides an opportunity to experience different multi-pattern weaving techniques. 

There is a loom set up for single unit draw in satin where you can weave anything you are able to create on graph paper. Here's my evening homework and the finished product.

There was a chance to try Smalandsvav.

Here is a Damask cloth in satin done in 8/2 cotton and 16/2 line. Beautiful hand.

How about Opphamta in 16/2 cotton warp and 28/1 linen ground weave and 16/2 linen pattern yarn.

Finally, an adorable  Damask with pattern saving lashes used to create the same item over and over easily. I only created one! This one is done in 28/2 linen warp and 12/2 linen weft.

As if all this beautiful and challenging weaving weren't enough, we also traveled into the woods several times for lunchtime picnics and even a birthday/wedding celebration complete with linen, cake, and wine served by the light of a blue moon! Life doesn't get any better.

Have a wonderful week. I have a plane to catch. It's time to go home for a week to see friends and family and catch up at work.
Happy Labor Day!