Twill threading is the multi-purpose tool of weaving! There are so many design options from twill designs to twill derivative weave structures. Come explore the possibilities in this round robin class that will include instruction for warp and weft faced twills, Crackle, Overshot, Satin, and other surprises! Everyone will go home with drafts and samples you weave in round robin.
N2: Twill Be Magic
4 or 8 shaft floor or table loom with reed in the appropriate twill sett for your warp yarn. If you have the option, bring an 8 shaft loom.
Pre-wound warp 10 inches wide in yarn of your fiber content choice no finer than a 10/2 (or it will take too long to get warped) and 3 yards long; 2 boat shuttles; A supply of weft yarns: 3 bobbins of the same size yarn as the warp each with different colors that contrast with your warp yarn color. 2 bobbins in yarn that is at least one step larger in grist than your warp yarn (example: using 8/2 for warp, bring 5/2 for weft); ¼ inch graph paper, pencil (not a pen) and good eraser; Weaving tools such as tape measure, scissors, threading and sleying hooks, lashing cords, raddle, waste yarn, paper/sticks/cardboard for winding warp onto back beam, etc. that you will need for warping your loom. Bring painters tape to mark your samples in the round robin; Optional: clip on light (headlamps also work great), ruler or magnetic board to keep track of your treadling on the draft.