Beautiful Monochrome Box Check Tea/Kitchen/Dish towels!, 2 of 12, woven on a Rigid Heddle Loom

[@katebrooks4185]

Thanks

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@lisabelfield1691]

STUNNING 🤩 Have to admit green is my favourite colour too 💚💚💚💚

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

My favourite colours change too much to have but one, but I do like the green!

[@CuteSeamus]

my favorite color... so i had to click on the video... you do beautiful work... thank you for sharing your talent with us... hugs from Dallas...

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you so much!

[@vernonbowling5136]

They look amazing such vibrant colors that work so well together. Would also make great kitchen curtains.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Great idea!! Thank you!

[@guentherende8092]

Hi Steph, another wonderful creation. thanks for all the rigid heddle tips. Now using the toilet / kitchen rolls, and the wonderful coat rack for warping. Cheers Kim from Fraser Coast Qld.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Fantastic Kim! Fraser coast is such a beautiful place! So glad my tips are helpful!

[@lynda2250]

Oh Steph, these are ‘simply’ beautiful! Love your color choices and I, too, see tracking as a big plus, adding a lovely texture. When I began weaving over 30 yrs ago and first experienced tracking I thought I had done something wrong, but now it’s a happy and welcome surprise after wet finishing!! Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. As I’m new to ridged heddles, I’m learning so much from these!!!!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@made.by.sherrie]

beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I'm new to weaving and I really appreciate the inspiration and ideas as well as the tips you share. You are a terrific teacher!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are so welcome! And thank you!

[@joannedeal3418]

These pieces are beautiful. They seem too good to be towels - some lovely clothing could be made up from this kind of fabric. You've made a lovely job of them!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you! 😊 and very true. Towels are a great way to ‘sample’ how something might look for larger projects 😜

[@colleenskitchen4682]

I love the tracking. I think it makes it look like a proper kitchen towel.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

I think so too! Thank you

[@thecpattis]

Gorgeous! Thanks for all the details. I’m a beginner and this helps me so much!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are so welcome!

[@kod8104]

I love your explanations: you always make it so clear and easy to understand, thank you so much. And the finished towels are really lovely.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are so welcome! And thank you!

[@JackieRoberts-f7r]

I like the tracking,it adds texture. Think I’ll try this one in blue 😀 Love your work.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you! (Blues in this check are gorgeous)

[@judithmitchellthedevotedlu3087]

Absolutely love tracking. It seems to happen when I'm weaving a check more so than other times. Thanks for the tutorial. Definitely going to be making a check like that.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@peterivkovich2314]

from Gerry- This is a beautiful pattern. Thanks for sharing and God bless.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank YOU Gerry, for all your lovely comments! 🥰

[@petrapires2315]

Love them!😍

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thanks so much!

[@lynda3833]

Oh yes definitely love the colour combination. Tracking is a bonus, I haven't seen this before. Thank you for another great video Steph.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are so welcome!

[@yarnaboutyarn]

These are lovely! I really appreciate these videos, you explain & show so clearly every step, so thank you.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are so welcome! And I’m so glad !

[@penny799]

It's like this towel was just made for me 💚

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

😂 thank you!

[@millybaas5382]

Prachtig en mooie kleuren❤

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you!

[@francinebrown7588]

Absolutely beautiful

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you! 😊

[@MirrimBlackfox]

The weaving is gorgeous! and this might be something you did later but your hemmed edges would look crisper if you ironed them after, the whole towels look so good the hems not being pressed just stands out a lot for me. Still, so lovely!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Ha! It’s a great tip, and I agree! It’s a step that I didn’t think of, being so thrilled that I reach for the camera straight away after finishing the hems. I promise the next set will be crisply ironed for the final photos. Thank you!

[@MirrimBlackfox]

@@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane Oh do I hear that! It took me years of sewing to accept that "Yes, things really do work/look better with copious use of the iron." Still reading my comment again it feels too critical, these are really really nice (even with the hems unironed) and you should be so proud of them!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you! I’m always happy to get feedback (nice feedback lol) it helps me deliver better quality videos, so thank you! And it’s a great suggestion!

[@Robin-ds7yd]

Love the colours and the tracking. Looks amazing.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@claudedulac9666]

Omg! Finally!!! ive been waiting ages for this video!!!!!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

🎉 hope you like it!

[@famydgn3823]

Bonjour, je découvre vos vidéos, je trouve que vous montrez et expliquez super bien, cela fait 3 mois que je fais du tissage et le fait de voir le montage de la chaîne et la technique de tissage facilite ma compréhension. Thanks you😌

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you so much!

[@feltlikeitbydebs]

Love the colour and pattern. Can l get some made for Christmas 🤶

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hello, and thank you! I’m unsure if you are asking whether you can make them yourself before Xmas, or asking me to make some for you, so I will answer both 😁. You could definitely make quite a few before Xmas. They would take a day to make 2 if you had no other commitments. And, unfortunately I don’t do commissions due to time constraints. I work full time, single mum to 3 and this channel takes all my free time. I make for family members mostly. I must say tho, that I am so very flattered !!💕

[@traceyallen8286]

Brand new weaver in the Blue Mountains NSW here. this is absolutely gorgeous. I was wondering how to get the check/plaid effect. I've never heard of tracking before (and don't really understand it at all) but it's the most beautiful effect. Btw, I'm now subscribed. Thanks for a great tutorial.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Welcome Tracey! Thank you so much. ☺️

[@bookwyrms.2658]

Delicious colourway

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you! This set is for my niece (her favourite colour is forest green)

[@josequins9099]

Lovely pattern and the tracking is gorgeous.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you! 😊

[@lynnmilholm4836]

Love it! The trekking gives it a great texture.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Yes it does! Thank you!

[@m.jewell9107]

Absolutely gorgeous weaving! I love all the variations of the shades of green and how it almost looks tweedy. I think the diagonal lines are also partially caused by our eyes wanting to find lines where they're suggested..?

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you so much!

[@jcaswell2171]

I was told that agitation in initial wash leads to tracking, so I wash in very hot water in sink, lay piece flat and not agitation, allow to cool to room temp. Then machine dry. That being said, I LOVE the tracking on that towel!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you! Yes I heard that agitation does it too, but it’s a mystery as to why it only happens sometimes. It’s like a little gift to reward hard work, which is what I like to think. 😀

[@wjblake66]

The tracking is beautiful, looks just like twill. I love the green too. I'm using green for towels as well at the moment for the first time (must be a Christmas thing)! ❤

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you! Green is definitely a Xmas colour for me too! And I’m sure whatever you are making will be beautiful xx

[@b2manufacturing]

Tracking happens mostly with cotton but it’s from multiple beating, if you’re beating the heddle 3-4 times per pick you get tracking more than if you do a single beat, the twist gets forced upwards causing the slack to overfill that little area between warp strings and you can see the difference in the angle of the twist if you beat once or multiple times, sort of causing an alignment which looks like twill

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thanks for sharing this insight - that's a really helpful explanation! I wonder though, why it only happens sometimes? As I beat the same every time. Do you have a theory at all? It would be great to know, as sometimes the tracking is defined and beautiful and sometimes all over the place, and sometimes not at all. It would be great to know how to encourage it when wanted.

[@RachelAtHomeCreations]

Hello Steph, thank you for such detailed videos. I am have just purchased my first rigid heddle loom and looking forward to trying to weave some tea towels! Just a couple of questions, the item you used at the end of the table to loop the yarn on, what is this called and where would I be able to purchase in Australia - it seems a lot better than just using a single warping peg? And what software are you using to create your designs. Thank you

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Wonderful!, how exciting! First, I use a repurposed coat rack instead of a peg! (From Bunnings 😊) and the software I use is IWeaveit for iPad. I have a video of how to use this software too, so watch it and let me know how you go. Good luck! And welcome to Weaving!

[@RachelAtHomeCreations]

@@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane Thanks Steph, I have watched your videos. The Software looks great, certainly better than using an Excel spreadsheet! I look forward to when you start using a second reed.

[@janetburnett3935]

Beautiful! How do you keep track of your yarns after you remove the labels? I've tried sticking them back on the roll after I warp with them, but chances are I'll find it on the floor later and be lost.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Great question. Simple answer is memory. I have used Maurice Brassard for so long that I usually know the colours. Sometimes I stuff up and buy a colour I already have! I agree The stickers don’t last. I used to try to roll them up and tuck them into the end but they fall off.

[@kyliecamilleri1070]

Hi Steph -thanks for sharing this video. Your towels worked out absolutely gorgeous. I’ve also had tracking on some of my woven cloth which I absolutely love. It just adds that extra little bit of detail into the cloth that you didn’t even really have to try to do. It’s interesting that you’ve noticed it’s usually with the 10dent reed. I’ll need to pay more attention to that in future weaving projects. I’m wondering if you can tell me where you got that warping pegboard from? It’s so good because it spreads out the warp so evenly. I use two to 4 pegs but it’s not as good as this and I’d love to get one. I’m in Pomona in Queensland so maybe I can find one somewhere close by? Thanks! Kylie

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hi Kylie!, first, thank you! And the peg board is actually a coat rack from Bunnings!, haha. I repurposed it years ago and have never looked back! Thank you for your comment!

[@kyliecamilleri1070]

@ I fabulous- I wondered if it was some sort domestic hook board. Awesome- I’ll look out for something similar. Thanks again!

[@Mimi-lm9pn]

Beautiful design! Which sett do you prefer for you dish towels, 10 or 12 psi?

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Both! Haha. I’m loving the drape of the towels with the 10 dent, and using the 10 dent means it’s less yarn so more cost efficient, but still wondering if they will last as long?. Time will tell. Thank you!

[@pacrossett]

Hello! I love these towels. Thank you for sharing the video. What is the yarn holder called/where could I get one? I am not yet ready to move on to 8/4 cotton-still have a ton of yarn to use up first-but I want to be ready…😊Many thanks.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

The yarn holder is something I snatched up at my local haberdashery. (Spotlight, if you are in Australia 🇦🇺) I think it’s actually meant to be a ribbon holder! But i immediately saw it as a perfect yarn holder !

[@pacrossett]

@@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane What a great idea! I will keep my eyes open. We are not in Australia.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

I Just searched for ‘ribbon craft display holder’ and found a similar one on Amazon, hope this helps!

[@SBVancouver]

You’re right. The tracking does make it look like twill. Another fantastic video. Thank you for all the hard work.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are welcome!

[@janieberks3201]

Love these. I have a 16” rigid heddle, I should be able to make this work for my loom, just a smaller towel, right? Any suggestions?

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hello! Yes, this will work, just a smaller towel. When I started, I wove everything on a 40cm sampleit loom (16inch). Size of towels is always jus5 a personal preference. I would warp close to the full width, and up to you with the length. Good luck!

[@Creative-Chaos]

I haven’t ever weaved anything. I am curious how many hours it takes to weave a towel? I am tempted to start a new hobby.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

How exciting! The time it takes depends on the pattern, but you could do it in a day if it was a simple one. (Warping and weaving two towels). Thank you!

[@courtneymilburn3102]

Hello, I am a brand new weaver and Loved this tutorial. So easy to follow. I was also wondering what computer program you were using?

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you Glad it was helpful! The program is use is iWeaveIt for iPad. I have a video on how I use it too, which might help!

[@Joyous017]

Lovely! Have you tried twining your edges for start and finish? Did you stabilize your ends before wet finishing? I find mine comes apart if I don't stabilize it.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hello! I don’t do twining on a rigid heddle, but I do for my wall hangings! The knots and scrap yarn at the beginning and end are all I do to stabilise. Thank you!