tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27254015.post116401164105796858..comments2024-03-09T10:15:11.266+13:00Comments on Unravelling: How I Make a Shawl - Part 7: Fringing, Embellishing, Wet Finishing, Pressing and DryingMeghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01350447919000146804noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27254015.post-1404143718464161992010-08-03T14:46:01.597+12:002010-08-03T14:46:01.597+12:00You just keep weaving cloth the way you do, Anasta...You just keep weaving cloth the way you do, Anastasia, and you might stumble onto something spectacular. My way is safe by a bit boring. <br /><br />So, yes, swatches with the same fiber content, same sett and preferably the same structure would give you a chance to experiment. <br /><br />With my particular combination of merino and merino/possum/silk mix, for example, it really doesn't look that different until I dunk it in the hot tub the second time. So enjoy the experimentation.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350447919000146804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27254015.post-5474062644252413092010-08-03T14:36:45.614+12:002010-08-03T14:36:45.614+12:00as a beginner weaver i was overcome with excitemen...as a beginner weaver i was overcome with excitement at the tactile qualities of the different yarns, mainly looked at color, and wove a plaid shawl. from three different materials. the learning curve is wide, i'm beginning to realize. <br />what i could do though, is weave up samples and then find the right finish from that. doing things backwards is a learning tool, right?<br />the tip about trimming the ends of the fringe after washing is very useful, and something i had not thought of, thank you!anastasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08293672410131916800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27254015.post-41307075224701461552010-08-03T09:13:25.773+12:002010-08-03T09:13:25.773+12:00I've never used bamboo, Anastasia, so I can...I've never used bamboo, Anastasia, so I can't say for certain, and I don't mix cotton with wool so I don't know how the shrinkage works. Having said that, I understand "all" textiles as a general rule must be relaxed and wet-finished, and most definitely, wool. <br /><br />When I have any new yarns, I weave tons of sample pieces and experiment with different temperatures, different number of times they are washed, and how vigorously they are washed. Only after I have the hand I want, would I wash the Real Deal. <br /><br />Good luck.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350447919000146804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27254015.post-69475633376135690282010-08-03T05:26:59.284+12:002010-08-03T05:26:59.284+12:00would you use this finishing technique on a piece ...would you use this finishing technique on a piece that has cotton and bamboo along with wool? thanks!anastasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08293672410131916800noreply@blogger.com