Twining, Looping, Soumak, Rya, and Inlay Sampler on the Rigid Heddle Loom (Tapestry Techniques)

Taught by Deborah Jarchow

Description from Deborah: “Learn these wonderful advanced techniques that can take your weaving to the next level.  Spend some time making a sampler that includes simple hemstitch, twining, looping, soumak and inlay, which can add textural interest to your weaving projects.  During the class you will learn the techniques and then be encouraged to try different yarns and variations to broaden your understanding of these skills.  Use these variations to create your own style and increase the artistry of your woven pieces.”

Homework: Warp your loom (rigid heddle or shaft loom) with the dk or light worsted weight yarn using a 7.5 or 8 dent reed.  the warp should be 88” long and consist of 64 warp threads (32 slots, 32 holes).  Spread the warp with waste yarn to even out all warp threads.

Materials:

• 300 yards dk or light worsted weight yarn for the warp and some weft.  This yarn should be strong, non-hairy, solid color, non-stretchy.
• 200 yards of a different solid color worsted weight yarn for weft.
• 100 yards each of two different bulky weight yarns.  These can be multi colored or variegated as you can see in the project image.
• 10 – 15 yards waste yarn (acrylic worsted weight works well),
• scissors,
• tapestry needle,
• measuring tape,
• 2 brown paper grocery bags,
• 2 – 3 tubes from inside a paper towel roll, a hair pick or wide tooth comb plus a fork (non-plastic),
• long (13”-14” straight knitting needles in around sizes 7 – 9 and 13  (these can be shared with a friend),
• crochet hook size E – G or so (this is helpful but not mandatory),
• pick up stick 8” wide minimum – or the size of your loom, 2 shuttles (I used 1 boat and 1 stick).

Maximum of 20 participants.

Workshop Cost: READ CAREFULLY!  The MOST the workshop will cost is $75.  As more over the requirement minimum sign up, the price will drop.  Your deposit is $40, and you will be billed for any balance after the workshop attendance is known.  We must have the minimum number of participants (8) by April 1, but will continue to accept registrations for another 2 weeks, or when it sells out, whichever is sooner.