Weaving Challenge: Using Only One Yarn for the Whole Project (getting creative w/ freestyle weaving)

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Күн бұрын

In the summer of 2021, I challenged myself to weave a length of fabric using only one cone of yarn, which meant that I had to get creative!
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@cerwelt 8 ай бұрын

The fabric would make a gorgeous table runner. If you put it over a white or cream tablecloth it would really show off the little lacy spots you created.

@tmeColfer 2 жыл бұрын

My jaw dropped when you made the art yarn, I'm so sold on Saori looms now after watching your videos. The finished fabric is so interesting!

@AndreaAlexander 2 жыл бұрын

It's a really fun little gadget! Thank you so much 😃💕

@jgordy4840 Жыл бұрын

I find all your content fun, and I'm picking up some great creative tips as well.

@rocklakeweaving1142 2 жыл бұрын

If you have the space, you could make it a room divider, or hang it as an art piece, with lighting from the back.

@AndreaAlexander 2 жыл бұрын

Oooooh, I like those ideas!

@thesimmeringdyepot8136 2 жыл бұрын

I think it would make a great lamp shade. The light shinning through would look really neat.

@user-fk2ww9fr7l 2 жыл бұрын

you could make it into a skirt with a contrast lining? love all the nobs and holes!

@1973shw 2 жыл бұрын

Love the effect that the single random Brooke's Bouquet has on the piece, rather than the usual complete rows. You've inspired me to try this too!

@AndreaAlexander 2 жыл бұрын

I had a lot of fun with that!! Happy weaving! 😃💕

@caddywampus 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful result 😊

@sabrinazweifel997 Жыл бұрын

My favorite color!!!

@kimandmoandnoelly 3 ай бұрын

Wow!!! I JUST yesterday made friends with my Harrisville Designs 8 harness loom. However I could do two harnesses no problem. Your fabric turned out beautifully and I love the art yarn random feature 😉

@cherimoore2458 2 жыл бұрын

Love this fabric. If window curtains are out what about a door curtain? I believe the Japanese call them Noren.

@kathrynbassett1535 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video I have recently picked up some cones second hand and wasn't sure what to do with them. I am a really new weaver I have large Ashford rigid heedle about 44". I so love your videos so upbeat encouraging and inclusive . I am binge watching you 😊 sending yarny good vibes to you from Katy from NZ ❤

@tracys.5143 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful fabric you made, Andrea! Your videos are always interesting and fun to watch, thanks for sharing with us.

@maryrobinson8526 2 жыл бұрын

You definitely met the challenge. Just awesome!!

@lauriedunn6198 2 жыл бұрын

A whole video of weaving!! They are my favorite, although I just came home with some new paint, brushes and watercolor/multimedia paper and "The Urban Sketchbook" .... this country girl has been fascinated by your NYC school videos too. The fabric will tell you what it could be. It sure does look great with the light coming through it.

@AndreaAlexander 2 жыл бұрын

You are so kind, thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰 Happy painting!!

@kywire._ 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, the art yarn attachment is really cool! And Brooke's bouquet looks so nice here

@AndreaAlexander 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰

@patsointu7363 2 жыл бұрын

You really inspired me with this one. Thank you!

@louisedrummond6259 Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see this fabric in a hot weather blouse. Great job.

@woolywonders5546 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing textures!! Love the lacy look. I used tension rods even shower curtain rods for curtains when I was living in an apt.

@ellenk9604 Жыл бұрын

Looks really great! And I was instantly impressed with your new filming equipment. Absolutely professional quality!

@annettemixon1264 2 жыл бұрын

I’m amazed but also inspired. 🥰

@lunardesignstudiolinda1256 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful and creative wow

@sarahr.1076 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel, because I was looking to see, if someone could use hand-woven fabric for clothes realistically. I had so far only seen woven fabrics that were really chunky and only small samples. So I am very fascinated with your work and have watched a lot of videos in the past few days. I really like the clothes you sew and even if it's nothing for me to buy now, maybe one day I'll have the courage, time and money to do the same and make my own fabric.

@lizfischer8567 2 жыл бұрын

This is great! I'm working on a "random bs" fabric right now to use up a warp that was left on a loom I'm borrowing from the local weaver's guild (figured it'd be a waste to just cut it off). This video's given me some fun ideas!

@angelapadman162 2 жыл бұрын

This was great, I like your new lens. Texture in weaving is great. You should do a video on dressing the loom.

@rosalindtaylor3479 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! This will help me with warping my Saori loom. Also using one beautiful color exclusively is an eye opener. Congrats on the professional vid equipment It is worth the investment.

@camie89 2 жыл бұрын

This fabric would be a super cute summer top!

@AndreaAlexander 2 жыл бұрын

I love that idea! 🤗💕

@dmcg3142 2 жыл бұрын

Is there enough fabric for a summer poncho? Very inspiring!

@aryaprincess2479 Жыл бұрын

You can make a boho skirt out of it.

@kyote_unleashed 2 жыл бұрын

your fabric is awesome! the random lace treatments appeared to be butterflies and the art yarn a series of chrysalis. you could try a fabric screen, a small one hung from the ceiling in front of your window, or a larger size as a room divider…

@AndreaAlexander 2 жыл бұрын

Awww, I love the butterfly comparison!! That's so sweet 🤗❤ Thank you!

@TechieSewing 2 жыл бұрын

Nice filmmaking here, a pleasure to watch! And that Saori loom looks so comfortable. people often talk about raddles but I don't think I've seen one actually used or heard the need of it explained. It's so you don't need to hold the warp on the palm while threading, right?

@AndreaAlexander 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊💕 The raddle is to help spread out the warp threads across the back beam while threading. I still hold the warp threads/cross in my palm to distribute them across the raddle.

@aAnNdDrR3 2 жыл бұрын

hello! Your work is beautiful. Do you have any idea where I can buy treads for weaving?

@adamakaru2683 Жыл бұрын

Andre, where did you got the Saori, loom from?. I was looking in many places? thank you ☺

@user-uh5xb8iu7c Жыл бұрын

この色の糸が欲しいです😃✌️

@PeaceLoveAndRico 2 жыл бұрын

man, oh man... i am nowhere near finished spinning that 3 lbs of cotton, might change my goal, it's just kinda boring spinning white cotton all day... haha.

@AndreaAlexander 2 жыл бұрын

I believe in you!! 🥰

@PeaceLoveAndRico 2 жыл бұрын

I think I feel future sadness. I'm deciding quality is now important. Lol. I ordered cotton on the seed meant for spinning.no more 'stuffing' cotton. :)

@teacat55 Жыл бұрын

Ok. I’m confused about the warping technique you are using. It LOOKS like you slipped the cross end in the back beam rod, but then you have the cross in your hand. What am I missing? Will you ever do a video on this technique, alone? It is intriguing.

@AndreaAlexander Жыл бұрын

Yes! If you pause the video around 1:47, I slip the cross end in the back beam rod, then carry the warp upward so the cross (which I tied with the black shoelaces) is at the level of my raddle. But instead of carrying it straight upward, which is what I showed in that shot, actually passed the warp between the harnesses and the raddle, which is how it's positioned in the next shot (1:50). That way when I hold the cross, the cross is hovering perfectly over the raddle. I'm sorry this is a little confusing - I haven't made a video specifically about this technique because I learned it directly from Kenzo Jo at Saorinomori in Japan and I don't want to infringe on his teachings by explicitly sharing them online 🥺 That's why I've been kind of dancing around this technique on my channel 😅 I'm sorry again for the confusion - let me know if there is anything else I can help clarify!

@teacat55 Жыл бұрын

@@AndreaAlexander oooh! Thank you for this clarification! I understand, I have a Saori now and luckily have my Sensei very close by so I will ask her when the time is right.