tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963382224653672552.post7412425356653547972..comments2023-10-17T21:24:31.752+13:00Comments on Dianne's Loom Talk: Saori weavingDiannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01401039267862076516noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963382224653672552.post-27088315104767370802015-01-19T00:13:57.909+13:002015-01-19T00:13:57.909+13:00Great minds think alike! I've just put a black...Great minds think alike! I've just put a black lambswool warp on my loom to be threaded in a rosepath twill which I will use between lots of plain weave. Regarding Saori weaving the phrase "shoddy" comes to mind!<br />Happy weaving!Rachel Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168213832024835674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963382224653672552.post-66629021913492858252015-01-18T08:57:50.292+13:002015-01-18T08:57:50.292+13:00Hi Rachel, Nice to know I'm not preaching to ...Hi Rachel, Nice to know I'm not preaching to the wilderness.<br />I too am attracted to the texture and colour of Saori weaving but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be woven in a proper manner. Most of the techniques used can and are done on a regular loom.<br />I suggest you put a warp on your loom and play. Maybe a point twill or rosepath would give many options to explore colour and pattern. When I started weaving I wove placemats, every set a different weave structure but a great learning exercise. Don't worry, just weave, and see where it takes you.<br />Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01401039267862076516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963382224653672552.post-5967185451312137902015-01-17T23:44:43.704+13:002015-01-17T23:44:43.704+13:00Hi,
I have just discovered this post while trawlin...Hi,<br />I have just discovered this post while trawling the internet regarding Saori weaving. I have exactly the same thoughts about it as you! The trouble is that most people - myself included - are attracted by the textures and colours produced. It also "looks hand woven" to the average non-weaver and my carefully woven lambswool scarf done on a multi shaft loom looks like something commercially made. I have asked about the structural integrity of the cloth produced and been told that they do wash the cloth. But I honestly can't see from some of the pictures on the internet that this is always the case. My big problem with "traditional" weaving at the moment is my inability to make decisions about what to weave and with what yarn! Too much choice and I get nothing done. I'm thinking of putting a solid colour warp on my loom and just having a play with colour and not worrying too much about design theory! What do you think? I like the work done by Sue at Avalanche Looms especially her rag weaves. Have a look and see what you think, it's better than Saori weacving!Rachel Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168213832024835674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7963382224653672552.post-24752707433817218792013-05-13T21:25:59.254+12:002013-05-13T21:25:59.254+12:00Well done for having a go at saori weaving before ...Well done for having a go at saori weaving before making a judgement . . . interested in your comments. . . so it's not just me then! (I'm also feeling a little bit like that about shrinky-dink stuff at the moment. I can, but do I want to? (Goodness, I must be getting old.)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17675662219353135511noreply@blogger.com