Tapestry Techniques - vertical lines Part 1

[@kathmesser]

Thank you so much for these wonderful tutorials! As a visual learner I found it difficult to follow the instruction in your book, so this was what I needed to finally succeed on my loom. Please keep them coming as I would love to learn more about these types of tapestry techniques on my Cactus Flower loom.

[@howlingwind1937]

Thank you for the tutorial, I learnt a lot you were very easy to follow, and I have a similar loom so it'll be easy for me to apply what I've learned. Thank you, I hope there's more videos! Cheers from Tasmania!

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

Glad it was helpful! There’s about 20 videos related to tapestry weaving so keep watching! If you have any specific techniques you want a video on let me know. I always love hearing from viewers who live in different countries!

[@howlingwind1937]

@@carolinespurgeon6016 thank you for a reply! I do have a book on Tapestry weaving, but it's good to actually see the weaving happening and you explain how to increase and decrease really well. Which probably makes me more of a visual learner, I had that ah ha! Moment when I was watching you. I certainly shall watch all the others, and I usually like watching them over again then it cements it into the brains the new wonder head filler. 😀

[@lisajarvis3820]

😭 can’t find the next video to this ~ the Decreasing ~ where do I find please?

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

Tapestry Techniques - vertical lines part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZapkJdvq7aHi5Y

[@christashanaman8860]

Thank you for making such great videos!

[@christashanaman8860]

Carolyn, what size Cactus Flower loom are you using in the video? A maxi? I'm trying to get an idea as I want to purchase one after the first of the year. Thanks!

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

I was using a table loom just because the larger size showed the details better. A Maxi would be a good choice. A mini works good if you are going to be taking it with you everywhere as it fits in a tote bag.

[@christashanaman8860]

@@carolinespurgeon6016 Thank-you!! 😁

[@patriciahb9365]

So, when advancing to the right, there will be one extra row of white for the brown to weave over than it wove over when it advanced to the left?

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

Sorry I didn’t see your comment earlier. If I understand correctly the answer is yes.

[@vv3614]

Interlockin tutorial? Since now you demonstrated the turn joint technique.

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

Already done! Advanced Techniques-Interlock kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqu0hoKGhK97g68

[@kathmesser]

In addition to the two joining techniques that you use in your book and in this video, can you also use a tapestry technique where you meet and separate and create a slit that is then seamed/sewn together? That doesn't seem to be a Navajo method but is it acceptable in this type of weaving or in a Navajo style rug? Thank you so much. Kathryn

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

Yes, you can use the technique which leaves the slit. You are right about it not being a Navajo technique. The old Navajo weavings were wearing apparel and then rugs so you would not have wanted a slit, even one sewn together as it would leave a weak spot. So I guess the right answer is it is fine for tapestry weave but not for Navajo style weaving. Also, try to keep your slits small - 1/2" is fine but you wouldn't want a slit 2" long. And then sew them together on the back side. Unless you're weaving a poncho and want a slit for the head! They also work great for buttonholes. Have fun!

[@kathmesser]

Hello, I really like the Navajo dress design in your book. To create, I would use this technique, correct? Thank you!

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

Yes, absolutely. The dress design is just a whole bunch of short vertical lines. Happy weaving!

[@karlahernandez5750]

I am finding this impossible. I just don't get it. I think I'll just go back to doing the interlocking version which I can do. I will go back to this when I am more confident in this style of weaving. Thank you for the book and these videos. Without them I would be totally lost.

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

I usually teach the turned joint first as most people find it easier to learn. However if you are already doing the interlock, just keep on doing it! I leave it to the advanced techniques but you’re already there!

[@karlahernandez5750]

It took me four days to figure it out, a lot of wasted yarn, hours watching videos and reading written instructions. I finally got a sample that looks acceptable. I still think I will use the other method.

[@moniquefouquet3810]

Bonjour ,j’aimerais savoir quelle qualité de laine vous employez ? Merci

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

I use a single ply wool or wool/mohair blend. I use sport weight for fine work, worsted for general purpose tapestry and bulky for tote bags. Handspun works well.

[@moniquefouquet3810]

@@carolinespurgeon6016Merci de m’avoir répondu .

[@victoriaalvarado1043]

Interesting very much

[@catherinemorgan2080]

What is a batton?

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

Missed your comment. A batten may be called a shed stick. It’s a long thin stick used to open the shed.

[@mozhganbhanji3535]

سلام کلاسی هست که من بتونم برم با شما به چه صورت میشه تماس گرفت اصلا شما کجا هستید ؟

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

I’m in Colorado, USA. You can check my Facebook page, Woods Canyon Woodworks and Weaving Center for more information.

[@shoshotatte5045]

Can l know the type of thread you are using

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

The warp is 4 ply wool warp and the weft if Brown Sheep Lamb's Spun bulky weight.

[@shoshotatte5045]

@@carolinespurgeon6016 thank you for your reply

[@aishamohammed7406]

Helllo dear Thank you so. Very much for the tutorials, what’s your loom call please 👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

Not sure of your question but my loom is a Cactus Flower loom. You can find them at www.c-cactusflower.com.

[@farydeneme4716]

Por favor, traducción en español. Gracias!

[@carolinespurgeon6016]

Sorry but that’s beyond my capabilities.

[@alphahk2742]

Moroccan amazigh ( berber ) work with this technic .. i see my mom