Rigid Heddle Weaving - Overshot patterns with Nancy McRay
Sat, Nov 09
|Fibershed Yarn and Fiber Arts
This intermediate class will take you through the basics of weaving patterns with your rigid heddle loom. Must have some familiarity with rigid heddle weaving (great for students who have already taken the intro class). Looms are available if you don't have your own.
Time & Location
Nov 09, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fibershed Yarn and Fiber Arts, 111 S Lake St, Boyne City, MI 49712, USA
Guests
About the event
This is a great next class for students who have taken Nancy's intro to RH weaving. Learn how to read Rigid Heddle weaving patterns and create your next masterpiece using pickup sticks and overshot weaving technique.
Make a fall table runner or kitchen towels following this pattern: https://www.gistyarn.com/products/overshot-rigid-heddle-towels-free-pattern-pdf-download?srsltid=AfmBOoo6H3bbmvMFqVqkV9KytYLkK9TTdswjrw_qI6HYcwqCWXrJ24vL?variant=32009079160922.
Bring your own rigid heddle loom (15" or larger) with 12 dent reed, or rent one from the shop for the week. Students will set up in class and finish up at home.
Yarns are not included but available for sale, or bring your own 3/2 or 5/2 cotton or cotton/linen yarns. (see pattern for suggestions).