Mixed Twills

For our very special 200th episode of A Handwoven Experience, we are talking about mixed twills!

Mixed twills is a category of patterns where you combine more than one twill together. I like to take it a step further and add a little plain weave in there, too. For one, the plain weave helps me avoid floating selvedges, and for two, I like the way it breaks up the pattern.

But for the purists in the crowd, add a few twills together to make mixed twills and you’ll be set.

Show Notes –

Blended Drafts – The bottom line when playing with mixed twills is you are combining multiple versions together. So when I did a little research about blending drafts in general, I found an interesting article from my favorite weaver & teacher, Madelyn Van Der Hoogt. (Just as a warning, it gets pretty technical! I had to take a nap after I thought my way through it.) If you are fascinated by the mechanics of the blending process, this is the blog post for you.

Reading a Weaving Draft for a Table Loom – I LOVE doing mixed twills on my table loom. I find that the format allows me to be spontaneous and creative – two things I love when mashing up my twills. If you are new to the world of table looms and the process of reading a weaving draft, I have a perfect episode for you. Click here to learn the subtle differences of reading a draft for a table loom, versus for a floor loom.

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