So this Turned Taquete Circles draft is enjoying some further refinement, thanks to another blog reader. The tie-up that Peg provided (see previous post) had some four-thread floats, which were not hugely problematic. In fact, Peg is weaving scarfs using that tie-up as I write! But with that tie-up color order in warp and weft became touchy, and could emphasize those floats in at least one scenario. Thus, LaJean worked with the tie-up some more and came up with a draft with the longest floats being only three threads.
Well done! Here is LaJean’s version:
Readers who request the wif for this design will now get the new and improved version. If you have Peg’s version, no worries, just adjust the tie-up a bit and we’re all good.
Now, the following is a short demonstration how color order in Turned Taquete can make a difference. The first graphic is all structure and no color. White warp and white weft. You might be able to see the circles if you have the eyes of an eagle, but you probably don’t.
This second graphic reveals the circles by the addition of a light gray alternating with white in the warp. White weft. Very subtle.
Now changing out light gray for black in the warp really shows those circles. You could weave a scarf alternating a light neutral and a darker handpainted warp, with the same neutral in the weft.
This graphic shows the difference changing the warp color order makes. Instead of white/black, we have black/white.
This has the same warp color order, but changing the weft to black. Very dramatic.
Now, add color. Suddenly, the variations are infinite. The Fiberworks program has a nifty tool that lets you substitute colors pretty quickly, so if you don’t like one combination, there are many more to try.
Peg recommends shortening the treadling sequence on treadle 7 so that the circles will be more round. That was a freebie! 😉
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This is wonderful! I’d like to request the wif, please.
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Great information may I have a cipy of the wif file
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Just what I have in my head and look it’s on your site. I am following a course given by Marian Stubenitsky using new materials. I realy would love to use this wif. Could I have a copy please?
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I know I’m really late to the circle party, but could I have a copy of the wif file for this? Thanks so much!
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