4 shaft overshot pricelist
Warp + Weft = a fusion of new color! All four of these color samples are woven on the same warp - just the weft color changes. Each kit features 4 colors of Lunatic Fringe Yarns" Tints and Tones, 3 in the warp and 1 in the weft. It"s up to you to pick your favorite fusion of color! Sett: 20 e.pi. Finished scarf is 7.5" wide x 64" long.
Remember secret decoder rings and writing special messages for your friends? Overshot name drafts are woven "secret messages" created by assigning each letter of a phrase to a shaft on the loom.
Based on "Yes, it"s worth it", this 4-shaft design is the weaver"s response to "But you can buy a runner, is it really worth all the effort?" Why yes, yes it is indeed worth it. Featuring Lunatic Fringe Yarns Tubular Spectrum Tints & Tones perle cottons.
This 8-shaft shadow weave two towel kit features American Maid (TM) natural color cotton yarn (natural cream with either deep green or golden brown) from the Sustainable Cotton Project growers committed to reduced chemical use, biological pest control, and planting non-GMO seeds. The result is silky soft and absorbent yarns that are a pleasure to use and the colors deepen with washing!
Whether in life or love, the journey is richer when you follow your heart. This 4-shaft twill in thee colors of 100% Tencel creates a heart design that runs the length of the scarf.
This scarf started life as an overshot name draft, but some floats were a little long. So I converted it to double weave and on only 4 shafts! The result is a scarf with two distinct sides--like two scarves in one! 100% Tencel
This 4-shaft undulating twill cowl in 100% Tencel shimmers and shines like Fire and Ice! The weave structure combined with the yarns creates a wonderful iridescence and the colors shift as the cowl moves.
Woven on 5 shafts with three blocks of Summer and Winter, by simply changing the treadling sequence, you can create new block patterns without touching the tie-up or threading! I couldn"t decide which pattern was the favorite, so I"m leaving that up to you-Weaver"s Choice! All five pattern treadlings are included in the kit. Tencel warp and Bamboo pattern weft yarns combine for wonderful drape and hand with just the right amount of shine. Black tencel with five pattern weft choices available.5 Shafts needed.Sett: 16 e.p.i.. Finished Size: 8.5" W x 65" L
This 4-shaft name draft design is based on "My superpower is weaving!" Featuring Mountain Colors Yarns hand painted gradient superwash wool (pattern weft) and Tencel (warp and tabby weft) that combine to create a soft scarf with a lovely hand and drape. And yes! Weaving is a superpower!
Remember secret decoder rings and writing secret messages for your friends? Overshot name drafts are woven "secret messages" created by assigning each letter of a phrase to a shaft on the loom.
Make some waves with these placmats woven on 8 shafts in Turned Taquete! This kit features 5 colors of Lunatic Fringe Yarns Tubular Spectrum 5/2 mercerized cotton -- 4 in the warp and 1 in the weft. Changing the weft color, subtly changes the appearance of the warp colors! The kit includes warp/weft for 2 placemats in one colorway so if you want more placemats, you can Mix or Match kits in the different weft colorways to make your own placemat set combinations!
My specialty is weaving secret messages using overshot name draft designs. Like a secret code, the letters from words, names, and phrases are assigned to the shafts of the loom, creating unique designs for each message. While the actual letters are not visible in the cloth, the secret message is clear for those who have been told how to break the code.
This overshot name draft kit uses American Maid natural color cotton yarns. The cotton is raised on farms in the U.S. that participate in the Sustainable Cotton Project. All yarns are then spun in the U.S. The natural color green and golden tan cottons used for the pattern get darker with washing!
Like a garden path or stones skipping across a stream, this shadow weave on 6 shafts features two different design possibilities simply by shifting which weft color weaves first: Squares or Diamonds, the weaver chooses. The reverse side is a mirror image of the front. 100% Bamboo yarns.
I love rainbows - the reward at the end of the rain! This kit features 6 (yes, 6!) colors of Lunatic Fringe"s Tubular Spectrum perle cotton yarn. The napkins are fun color play and can be woven on rigid heddle (need two 8 dent heddles) or 2-shaft table and floor looms. With the warp already wound, this is a fast, easy weave for all experience levels. Can"t bring yourself to use the napkins? It can be a lovely table runner or set of 2 placements.
The silk in this scarf shines like the facets of a well cut gemstone and the sumptuous, soft drape is a delight to touch. This 4-shaft fancy twill design features Bluegrass Mills 20/2 silk yarn. Available in Red/Black shown below plus:
Play with color in this 8-shaft false Damask 2 towel kit featuring 4 colors of Lunatic Fringe Tubular Spectrum perle cotton yarn. The towels are woven on the samp warp, just change the weft color for the large blocks n the second towel. The false damask creates blocks of color that appear to be woven together! And with the warp already wound, it"s a fun, fast, easy weave. Based on a draft from "A Weaver"s Book of 8-shaft patterns" edited by Carol Strickler.
I never really thought of using different colors for overshot before, but after feeling inspired by a group discussion, I decided to try it! I like it a lot and will probably do it again. The warp is pink, yellow, and blue. The tabby weft is the same rotation of pink, yellow, and blue, while…
"Thank you, Kelly, for providing this RHL Overshot Class. Because of all your videos, I have gone from newbie to being able to produce this beautiful scarf! I learned how to read a four shaft pattern draft and from that, warp and thread my loom. I learned how to manage more than one heddle and handle different combinations of them. It was also helpful to learn about floating selvedges. I will never do another project without them."
This is the section to explore the possibilities of overshot with many variations, test out your yarn and get some practice in weaving with this structure.
The term overshot recalls coverlets woven on Early American barn frame looms dating back to the 1700’s. It is believed Europeans brought the weave structure to North America and fortunately weaving materials such as wool and cotton were readily available.
Susan invites you to spend two insightful days exploring one of her favorite weave structures. Her workshop creates multiple overshot samples serving as a ‘snapshot’ of overshot treadling sequences. Her goal is for each participant to enjoy learning the process of weaving “per block order” and understanding the benefits of doing so. This teaching method provides the groundwork for wider (on the loom) weaving projects once concepts are mastered.
Utilizing apre-wound8/2 cotton warp and tabby weft along with Borgs Fårö 6/1 for pattern weft, looms will be dressed prior to the workshop with an 8 1/2″ wide warp. Overshot treadlings such as Star and Rose will be explored in addition to Echo, On-Opposites, Petit Point, Lace Weave, Spetsväv, and Honeycomb.
As a bonus, at the end of the workshop, students will receive a 4-Shaft Overshot Pillows Draft which could include up to ten pillow tops. Sampling first, as we will do in the workshop, will enable you to enjoy your new-found knowledge for such a project.
4-Shaft Floor or table loom with 10-dent Imperial or 45/10 Metric reed; a minimum weaving width of 10”, in good working orderWooden Temple for 8-1/2” weaving width (a binder-clip temple is acceptable but not recommended.)