follow up from last post..

[not_justagirl]

Comments

[oakenking]

The shuttle showing inside the checks, is because you've changed the tablet-threading direction. You'll notice in the center row of blue checks, you don't get those white dots - only in the side rows. There are probably actually white dots in the middle of the white checks - but you don't see them because they're white. You see the weft when the tablets are back-to-back and you reverse the turning direction.

For what you are describing, I think you're going to need to warp all in one direction, and use fine threads - you'll have to make a more complicated turning pattern (something like 2f/2b/4F/4B/2F/2B, but I'm just guessing) to get big wide checks in fine threads.

[hlwoods]

If you want checks, and not lozenges, you will need to use some variant of double face, and the weft colour will show up on a regular basis. There's not much you can do about that except use a looser tension, beat like crazy, use wool for your thread, and full it when you're done weaving.

[hlwoods]

And let me comment on more time. There's one way you can do it, using smaller checks.

Thread the cards in (probably) pairs:

1) A B white C D blue
2) A B blue C D white

(Alternate the direction of twist from card to card.)

Then just turn forward repeated. Smaller squares, and they'll look a little pointy because of the twining, but ...

[copper_oxide]

So pretty, I especially like your AnTir checky.
hummm, we still haven't done a trade yet have we? If you are still interested, what kind of pottery would you like to trade for?

[not_justagirl]

thanks! Those are inkle woven trims on the bottom.

I'd love to do a trade with you! I'm Norse and love the style of their pottery and have been really thinking I'd like to get a smallish (~1L) jug... will you be at KAS? Wanna chat then?

[copper_oxide]

I would love to chat.
There are no merchants at KA&S this year so I will be around looking for trouble. A good time to talk, and I can always bring something with me too.

[annmariehardin]

The ragged end and the weft showing are a consequence of the technique. You could try threading your cards so that turning all one direction *might* help, but you'll get small checks, as hlwoods said. Inkle might very well be your best bet. I wish I had better advice to offer.