2) Pattern shot: 1,4 There is one missing weave in the linen of the center panel and it looks as if it was made this way by accident, I guess. Is it an acceptable solution to change some of the weft repeats without changing all the number of repeats in order to balance the pattern shape? A draft for weaving is divided into four parts: the threading, tie-up, treadling, and drawdown. Tegan, Im sorry its taken awhile to get back to you. I cant wait to receive it and will let you know when it gets here and how the smell test went. Discover (and save!) Here is what I can tell you: the pattern that is woven is a table and rose pattern. When you receive the blanket you could see if you could pull a little bit of the yarn from the blanket and do a burn test. Please help with any info you can give me. My suggestion is that you select an overshot draft that you like- and as you are weaving the samples, adjust small sections of the treadling at a time. This pattern features the original draft along with one pattern variation. A two shuttle weave, overshot allows for the creation of curves and swirls into the cloth, resulting in a dynamic fabric with energy and movement.Size: 12" x 32"Care: hand wash only, hang to dry, avoid chlorinated bleach, press as needed.Hand sewn hems. 16 hours, 400 miles, 2 states, 1 van, 1 loom. and odor free..Hear its not good to store cotton in wood but dont know about linen. Your email address will not be published. It looks like it was woven on a narrower loom and seamed together. Overshot Simply: Understanding the Weave Structure 38 Projects to Practice Your Skills Author: Susan Kesler-Simpson Overshot is perhaps the most iconic weaving technique--think antique coverlets and fancy table runners--yet many weavers are intimidated by its complex-looking structure. I suppose that it has another name in English books, but until today I’m not sure which is the corresponding technique in English. Sounds like is was deeply cherished and that is very exciting that you are able to bring it into your life! Now that I have designed a little bit and have actually woven some true overshot, let me share with you what I have learned! I'll do my best to update as I go! In this workshop, each participant will pre-warp their loom with an overshot pattern made uniquely for them. Seller advertises it as Cream color, so Im not sure the white is as white as it appears, but no doubt it has been taken care of. How can the same number appear under four different treadles? Thanks again, Debra, Tegan, i did hear back from the seller and she purchased it in Shaker Heights, OH, She said it was from an upscale estate sale there. This allowed weavers to create complex patterns that spanned the entirety of the bed. I would also love to see what patterns you have woven yourself. I have no knowledge of these coverlets, other than what Ive seen on the web the last few days. I developed this super simple knotting technique while pottering around in my studio. • I do not know. Many of the traditional patterns have mysterious names such as “Maltese Cross”, “Liley of the West”, “Blooming Leaf of Mexico” and “Lee’s Surrender”. I hope that helps! Overshot is traditionally secured with alternating tabby picks between overshot picks to stabilize the fabric. I hope that alleviates some of the confusion. The book that accompanied the exhibit, written by Kathleen Curtis Wilson, contains some of the rich history of these weavers and the cloth they created. I cant use this in camping decor and cant use it here either, as my dogs and lifestyle dont go with delicate…lol, so I need to know the proper way to store it and keep it nice. I definitely believe its American.. Dont worry no matter what you say I wont be disappointed. It is easier to float the yarn over the warp thread from the back. The designs woven in New England textile mills were predominantly pictorial and curvilinear. I think I can weave it from your photo, but I’d love a little more information as I haven’t woven overshot for a really long time and am feeling somewhat insecure about it! The linen is an oatmeal color. To weave overshot you need a warp yarn, a tabby yarn and a pattern weft yarn. Other than that I do not really know. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Each of the 3panels are 20inches. Thank you for sharing. So, now that you are weaving overshot on your loom- what exactly is overshot? Thanks for making it easier :-))))). For the Non-Weavers - Overshot is a weaving technique. She suggests using a shed stick to clear the shed after every throw, and I definitely needed to do that. I hsve not received this yet, so this is the only way to send pics at this time. The only problem is that it takes twice as much time to be woven…. I learned about these methods from the Erie County Historical Society when I was taking a course in textile history. This is only the tip of the iceberg in regards to the history of this woven structure. 5/2 or 3/2 cotton works well, too. That canned ham trailer sounds AWESOME. -Tegan. Required fields are marked *. To pack in the blanket I would fold it loosely, and in the folds I would put some packed acid free paper. Materials cost of approximately $20-60 plus $15 payable to instructor. I would like to make a quilt of 9 ‘ X 9″ squares with overshot using different patterns and colors on a four harness, four treadle loom, I am wondering if I make a long warp, if I could sample on the same warp by getting different effects for each square. We will only use this to keep you up to date on progress with this product category, and we wont sell or give your info to anyone. The designs expressed were often handed down through family members and shared within communities like a good recipe. Some yarns shown in the draft are available to purchase in our shop: 5/2 perle cotton (comparable thickness to the 2-ply cotton shown), wool singles , 8/4 cotton (comparable to the 8/4 linen shown). Hi, Im not a weaver and just purchased what another person identified to me as an overshot. This particular motif looks similar to one that was woven in the very early part of the 20th century. The overshot technique results in beautiful complex pieces! One technique, overshot, I … At the loom making some woven shibori magic. And my own collection of books that I pulled together information from: The Key to Weaving: A textbook of hand weaving for the beginning weaver by Mary E. Black, Mastering Weave Structures by Sharon Alderman. Overshot is more than most think. In order to do this, each pattern shot is alternated by a tabby or plain weave shot. When I do any of my threading I start on my left and move to the right, just as if I were reading. With this type of patterning a blanket could be woven in narrower strips and then hand sewn together to cover larger beds. Overshot is perhaps the most iconic weaving technique--think antique coverlets and fancy table runners--yet many weavers are intimidated by its complex-looking structure. You can unsubscribe at any time. • thanks for any info you may have such as pattern name, etc.. thank you so much, Debra. (And hopefully get to weaving some of the drafts on my “to weave list”). Overshot is an exciting adventure to get into in the weaving world! Sometimes if you get a pattern with a good rhythm you can breeze right through it! Let me know how your weaving turns out. The above pattern has been on my “to weave list” since I could comfortably warp a loom by myself. 5) Tabby shot: 1,3 Stay up to date with product releases and shows we will be attending. I live in NM.. not exactly the coverlet capital of the world, but we do have many master and Indian weavers here and there is a group near my home, so maybe Ill ask them. Required fields are marked *. 8) Pattern shot: 3,4 She said her mother bought it on one of her .travels, but doesnt know if it was abroad or here. You can unsubscribe at any time. And the book that got me fascinated with overshot in the first place, A Handweaver’s Pattern Book by Marguerite P. Davison. For the pattern weft, I like to use a yarn that is twice the size of the tabby/warp yarn. If you are interested in learning more about the culture and meaning of overshot, check out these resources! Looks like a beautiful piece of cloth and I hope it keeps you warm on many of these winter nights! For your 10 dent reed, using yarn that is 16 ends per inch- I would sley as follows: 1-2-2-1-2-1-2-2-1-2. I am weavi, Warping on a warping board feels like a slow waltz, We have big plans for 2021! A really great resource. This was a means for many weavers to explore this technique who may not have the financial means to a more complicated loom. And if the smoke gives off a chemical smell, it is a synthetic material. I used fine ivory mercerized cotton yarn for the warp and ground cloth weft. Be the first to receive our news and stay up to date with product releases and shows we will be attending. Seven years later.. I am using 2/8 cotton, sleyed 20 EPI for my warp. The tabby weft interlaces with the warp to form … Hello Guest! I dont collect and am in the process of putting together 3 separate decors in a vintage canned ham trailer. Aug 28, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by Liberty Stickney. The book is called Textile Art of Southern Appalachia: The Quiet Work of Women and I look forward to reading it. Shown here in the Tidal … You just blew my mind…..this is totally new for me…..i thought i was always wrong with my weaving. There are never any warp floats because of the tabby weft. For most overshot patterns, the two tabby wefts are: lift 1 & 3 and 2 & 4. I’m working on a few more posts about overshot, so hopefully you can learn some more on how it was made. 4) Pattern shot: 1,2 Take a basic look at overshot weaving and discover this flexible and beautiful weave structure. This is a timely topic. 3) Tabby shot: 2,4 Next post we will cover more of the technical aspects of overshot: how the pattern is developed, how it forms in the cloth, and what you can or can not do with it. What makes overshot so incredibly interesting that it was fundamentally a development of American weavers looking to express themselves. Your email address will not be published. Its just too nice! I think I can help a little bit with your new blanket (which looks wonderful by the way!) Pattern weft can vary in size2/8 or 3/8 wool is fine. I am ready to try overshot, but am wondering how to spread my warp on a 10 dent reed for 16 epi. I sure you could send them some pictures. Keep me updated on what more you find out about it, I can’t wait to learn more! In the overshot draft, the treadling draft has 7s and 12s, etc, though it appears the draft is for a 4 harness, 6 treadle loom. I am hoping you can help me with a problem concerning an overshot draft called Snail Trail. Images were sourced from ARTstor, a digital library of images from the arts, architecture, humanities, and sciences. Your website is a lovely inspiration to us weavers. I would appreciate your comments. -Tegan. Great information online and they have a “Coverlet College” which is a weekend series of lectures to learn everything about the American coverlet. I am committed to using a 2 ply course spun wool. This will prevent the folds from becoming creased and weakened. I would store it like you would in a museum. Can you tell me the source for the “Leaves” pattern? So potentially what I wove above would have worked if I had doubled or tripled the pattern weft and left the tabby weft the same. See more ideas about weaving, hand weaving, weaving patterns. A coverlet is made from scratch.”. Thank you so much Tegan! I sampled on my table top loom and felt that the set would be fine if I could beat harder on the floor loom. With that being said- you could try an 18 EPI. Should I follow the right side directions? Overshot gained popularity and a place in history during the turn of the 19th century in North America for coverlets. This was a means for many weavers to explore this technique who may not have the financial means to a more complicated loom. A quote that I feel strengthens the craftsmanship and labor that goes into weaving an overshot coverlet is from The National Museum of the American Coverlet: “A quilt is generally assembled from pre-existing cloth. Store it in a cool dry place if you can. The wonderful qualities of overshot is that the front and back are reversed of each other, allowing for two different looks to choose from. Although the names are curious, the patterns that were developed from the variations of four simple blocks are incredibly intricate and luxurious. Your diamond pattern is lovely. She and I agree that the work is very nice, but we are confused about the brightness of the red color. Having a heavier pattern weft, allows the yarn to be pushed above the smaller tabby weft, so it covers what is woven below it. Where I have highlighted in yellow, it says USE TABBY. Designs were focused on repeating geometric patterns that were created by using a supplementary weft that was typically a dyed woolen yarn over a cotton plain weave background. See more ideas about hand weaving, loom weaving, weaving. If it smells like paper, it is possibly cotton. Predominately, the homestead weavers that gave life and variations to these feats of excellent craftsmanship were women. Once washed the threads should cozy up to one another nicely. In The Key to Weaving by Mary E. Black, she mentioned that one weaver, who was unable to find a legitimate definition of the technique thought that the name “overshot” was a derivative of the idea that “the last thread of one pattern block overshoots the first thread of the next pattern block.” I personally think it is because the pattern weft overshoots the ground warp and weft webbing. And to keep up to date […] In the draft below, the first two treadles weave the ground cloth (tabby a and b) and the other treadles weave the four pattern blocks. Which leads me to my next lesson: Would an old hardsided suitcase be ok..how do I keep moths at bay! We promise not to sell or give your information away to anyone. However, it is all relatively obscured by history. On most web browsers all you have to do is right-click on the video to loop it! I am confused about the « should end here » directive in the threading. My pattern is slightly off the perfect 45 degrees (it is steeper) while still on the loom. Believe me Ive recd blankets that shock me when they get here as color seems to change thru the mail. One technique, overshot, I … Weave in a row of plain weave to hold the overshot weave in place. Try another sample on the loom that you are going to weave the final product on- and let me know how it works out! I agree. • • I have seen some Goodwin Guild coverlets that seem to be the same white and red, just not double woven, but Im going to keep following you.. See how you can “walk” the treadles to accomplish that by pressing both the 1 & 3 treadles with the left foot and then the right foot treadles the other tabby: 2 & 4? • I was wondering if you could look at ebay auction 111260815076. Its really hard to determine color on ebay photos. And, due to the nature of design, overshot can be woven on simpler four harness looms. I started weaving, and quickly found out what Jean Scorgie was talking about when she described the stickiness of the threads being so closely warped. Handwoven overshot table runner by Kate Kilgus, Harrisville, New Hampshire. For the Weavers - Overshot is a block weave that alternates pattern picks with tabby (plainweave) picks creating curved and circular motifs. Oct 12, 2020 - Explore Peg Alexander's board "Overshot Weaving", followed by 271 people on Pinterest. Just liked it but really doubt if it will ever go camping. If it smells like burning hair then you have a wool blanket. may I have a suggestion? Overshot is a great structure to explore different treadling options. thanks so much! This ebooklet is a freeform overshot technique primer that uses my 2015 Mermaid Scarf and five freeform overshot projects woven by other people around the world as examples. This class comes with four patterns to practice with, from simple to advanced! Im learning alot from your site, thank you, Debra, Debra, That is amazing! Nov 23, 2019 - Explore Holly Shaltz's board "Weaving: Overshot", followed by 114 people on Pinterest. I always pick the sett that I think will weave up correctly and then do that sett and two setts above and two setts below the sett I think will work for the weaving on the same loom as I am going to do the final weaving on. To me it only makes it more interesting. Thank you. View:225. The crochet picot edge is very tiny and I have seen others they claim to be from 1860s with the same edge. Dec 10, 2019 - Learn how to create shapes in your woven wall hanging using this weaving technique overshot. Grateful for your post and looking forward to more on the subject. Do you love overshot as well? Sinve the auction has ended once you get to it you will click on the thumbnail of it and then scroll down to see many closeups. The coverlet in the photo on the right was not a perfect square and did not “match” when sewn together. You could also see if you have a local historical society that cares for textiles. • A friend has invited me to join her for a four day course of overshot at The Mannings, making a shawl in three colors of 10/2 perle cotton done in a gamp of five Davidson patterns taught by Tom Knisely who can explain anything. These are great closeups. But it doesn't have to be difficult! Overshot. I learned of this exhibit through an article written by Kathryn Liebowitz for the 2001, June/July edition of the magazine “Art New England”. I only paid 16 for it. Learn overshot technique and weave a beautiful tablerunner or fabric for sewing from cotton, wool, or another selected fiber! And each weaver was able to develop their own voice by adjusting the color ways and the treadling arrangements. As to the age of the blanket itself? We promise not to sell or give your information away to anyone. I had to spread it out to 14 EPI! Check out their website – coverletmuseum.org. I really don’t understand. I don’t know where you are located but maybe someone from the American Coverlet Museum would be able to help you find more specific terms to the throw. This is definitely a linsey woolsey..Thank you for your help and I will continue to follow this thread to learn as much as I can, Heck Id like to trace it to a weaver..Debra, I talked this conundrum with my husband and I think we had come up with a solution. Those numbers (7, 12, etc) note how many times that particular pattern pick must be woven. I think it was here. Then I would periodically take it out and refold it in a different direction (once to twice a year should be sufficient). From right to left, do I thread completely to left and then repeat left part to the « end here »? Overshot is perhaps the most iconic weaving technique--think antique coverlets and fancy table runners--yet many weavers are intimidated by its complex-looking structure.
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