June Weave Along - Placemats that became pot holders a happy little accident
Placemat Weaving Project (and a Happy Accident!) This month I took on a special order for a repeat customer — a set of placemats to complement their kitchen decor. I carefully selected my colors, even wove a small sample swatch, and felt confident heading in. But after warping the loom, I quickly discovered my mistake: I had chosen Monte Cristo cotton as my warp yarn. Monte Cristo is a wonderful weft yarn, but for a densely woven project like this, it was far too sticky to produce a clean shed. And to top it off, the finished pieces shrank much more than I anticipated. Still, no project is a complete failure! The shrunken placemats turned into charming pot holders and trivets — which will actually make lovely accents alongside the finished placemats once this order is complete. Materials Warp Yarn Monte Cristo Cotton from Cotton Clouds (I'd recommend swapping this for 8/4 cotton in natural — lesson learned!) Maurice Brassard 8/4 Cotton in denim, stone, and olive foncé (add...
