The most recent doubleweave sample is interesting to watch on the loom, when you can see both sides, as in this view.
The piece is now off the loom, hemmed, washed, dried, and ironed. Here's what I'm calling the right side, or face...
...and here's the reverse side. Actually either side could be called the face, but once you decide, that determines which way you sew the hem.
The sample is 10/2 cotton @ 32 epi and ppi. Warp dark blue and pink, weft turquoise and gold. Now I'm going to try it in 30/2 linen, in other colors. Tying on, the usual bird's nest.
But all comes out OK in the end.
Is this a cosmic message?
Time for a walk around the lake. I don't usually see all the black swans in one place, but here they are. Three out of four, anyway. Number three in diving for food.
At the farm, they are setting out cauliflower plants.
And back in the studio, I am enjoying this brand new book, which arrived from the U.K. a few days ago: The Draught Book by Jeremiah Fielding, edited by Foster, Dunbar, and Harper. It's an excellent study of an 18th century Lancashire weaver and his drafts, set out in original notation as well as modern format, with photos of woven samples. The historical section is fascinating reading, and the mostly monochromatic utilitarian fabrics are clearly depicted. Highly recommended.