Only a week late!

I know I promised these pictures a week ago, but somehow it never happened until today. (And you can thank Trudy for me actually posting today!) The pieces are a little out of order.

This was actually my third woven piece, my first attempt at tapestry weaving. This is the technique used for most Native American rugs. Believe me, it takes FOREVER. Much longer than traditional weaving.

This was my second piece, a twill sampler. We were experimenting with different types of twill and the color effects they produce. Here's a close up of the twill pattern.

This piece and the next one are one yard long. This was my very first piece of woven fabric. I was thrilled with how it turned out. This is a close up of the pattern in one of my batiks. Here's the whole thing, with unfinished edges because I'm not sure what I'm doing with it yet. Batik #2, a close up of the design. And I have been crocheting, too!

Since I took these pictures, I've also completed a surprise for Mom, a surprise for Dad, two marbling samples, and one shibori sample. Right now I'm gearing up for my final project, a 2 foot by 6 foot wall hanging. I have an amazing plan and I can't wait to share the results with you.

For my final project, I'm going to incorporate some more Shibori resistance dyeing, and I've started practicing on silk scarves. They're about 12 inches by one yard. If you'd like a shibori dyed scarf, tell me what color you want and I'll make you one! Tell me quick, though, because I hope to finish up all my dyeing in the next two days.

I hope everyone's having as much fun as I am!