I'm on the home straight, just lots of subtle colour blending until I reach the top.
I say "just", but obviously creating a seamless, subtle blend has its own difficulties, but at least I'm not weaving lots of interconnecting shapes whilst blending, like the lower half of the tapestry.
This tapestry is proving to be a classic example of why it's difficult to answer the often asked question, "how long does it take to weave a tapestry?" I managed to weave 1ft last week (1ft x 30" wide) whereas a similar sized area in the lower half of this tapestry took around a month to complete. It really does depend on the complexity of the composition/drawing and how you're choosing to weave it.
I'll be finished next week. Watch this space!
Photograph taken this time last week. I am now less than 3 inches away from the top.
Absolutely beautiful! It has been a pleasure to watch this come along. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteAww, thank you. Glad you've been enjoying my posts.
Deletemay I ask the type of yarn you are using, the episode and the number of strands per bobbin? Thank you - Jenny Bloom
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny, I'm afraid I don't understand what you mean by episode, but I use a variety of yarns for my tapestry artwork - cotton, linen, rayon and wool. I combine them to create the colour, blend or textural effect I want.
DeleteThe number of strands I use depends on a variety of factors - thickness of warp, how thick a weft I want to create and also the thickness of yarns being used. It can be anything from 4 or 6 strands to 10 or 12. It isn't something I specifically count as I work instinctively and use whatever feels and looks right.
it’s quite lovely!!!!
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