I cut off the samples from the Infinite Warp today, in preparation for re-sleying. To my surprise, I had over a yard of samples! I’m surprised I got that far (or had that much patience), since I was breaking threads like crazy.
At any rate, here they are:
These have not been wet-finished yet, so of course the patterns are subject to change, but on a preliminary basis, here are my thoughts:
- I like sample 1 (Celtic braid without stripes) better than sample 2. The white lines in sample 2 compete with the Celtic braid for attention. The black twill in sample 1 also competes a little with the Celtic braid, so I may try another version with a broken twill instead.
- I like samples 3, 5, and 6 (though the cherry blossom needs some more work to prevent the two bottom petals from merging).
- Bold patterns work better in fine threads – the 4th sample is barely legible, even close up and with high value contrast. At a distance it disappears into static.
I have removed the reed and am preparing to re-sley; however, as I plan to work on the samples for Handwoven next weekend, I need to prep for that, so the next pretty photos may come next week.
1 and 4 are my favorites–pity that you say #4 sort of disappears.
I really like #3, the diamonds are different from what you’ve showed over the last year or so.
Like 1, and absolutely love #3! How big are the motifs?
The photos in the blog post (not the enlarged click-through images) are just about life size, so they’re not particularly big. which is a good thing, since I’m a small person and big motifs would be overwhelming!
I agree with your interpretations of the weaves, except #4 which I like. If you are going to use this on something that will be viewed mainly up close, it is a great weave. It would also be beautiful in a monochromatic tonal with light against dark of the same color. Really subtle but with a lot of interesting texture. Depending on what you want to do, it can be wonderful! Nice work. I have been following you and your progress, and enjoy your work, your comments and your open attitude very much! Perhaps it is the humidity, or even the tightness of the ply that is giving you a bit of trouble. They are beautiful! PS LOVE the cherry blossoms, worth a bit of a rework!