I'm Alice Schlein, a weaver and book maker in South Carolina. Occasionally I write about Photoshop, Network Drafting, bread baking, and whatever else strikes my fancy. Thanks for stopping by! Comments are welcome.

Classes

  • Network Drafting
    An intermediate level workshop covering an introduction to network drafting for 8-shafts (principles may be applied to more shafts). The class is open to weavers who know how to read and interpret a weaving draft, can thread and operate a loom by themselves, and are familiar with the basics of their weaving software. May 9-11, 2019. For more information, www.loftyfiber.com
  • Explore Color and Texture on Your Rigid Heddle Loom
    Wednesday afternoons, 1-4 p.m., taught at OLLI, Furman University, January 16 through March 6. Participants to supply their own rigid heddle looms. Supply list given. Contact me at aschlein[at]att[dot]net for more information.

Books

Monographs

  • Lampas for Shaft Looms
    Class notes from Complex Weavers Seminars 2016, newly revised and formatted, in pdf form for download. A review of methods for designing your own lampas fabrics for treadle looms, table looms, and dobbies, eight shafts and above. Over 90 color photos of actual fabrics with drafts. Includes info on pickup lampas and a lampas bibliography. View on a computer, or print out one copy for your own use. USD$21. via PayPal. Email aschlein[at]att[dot]net for ordering info.
  • A Crepe Is Not Just a Pancake
    52 pages of text, b&w and color diagrams, and drafts for multishaft tradle & dobby looms. Many color photos of actual cloth. Methods for drafting your own crepe weaves. Annotated bibliography. Pdf available for immediate download. $21. USD. Payment by PayPal. Email me at aschlein[at]att[dot]net for payment instructions.
  • Echo Weave
    Based on the 1996 article in Weaver's, Issue 32. With brand new diagrams and high resolution scans of original fabrics. Pdf available for immediate download. $7. USD. Payment by PayPal. Email me at aschlein[at]att[dot]net for payment instructions.

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March 13, 2014

Iridescence

Just cut off three shawls from the 8-shaft loom. These were network drafting with an echo in the threading; the warp was two shades of Tencel and the weft was cotton for two of them and wool for the third. All three went into the washing machine for a full cycle. I was distracted and in a hurry. I needn't tell you what happened to the one with the wool weft. How many of these dumb mistakes can one weaver make in a lifetime? Don't all answer at once.

Irshawl

One of the shawls was woven with two shades of green cotton wound together on the bobbin, and the effect shows quite a bit of iridescence in combination with the red and pink warp. The overall effect is a rich brown with glints of sunlight, sort of a camo vibe. This shawl would be good to wear to an Earth Day celebration.

Irshawl2

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