![weaving samples](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistCYSdZEUZ7H68m4j-rJ9bu_EYhnBG8xXgASWAaOhlM2qdaoUGQ5mjykKa_tRP_kYtjj8t_ImA9SuUEKBe3O-aRU1-u6MYaOSW8lzjKJxOcUBvxUQkHhkEW5HrmzCdCi8etFcE0RxDGM/s640/20170814_122608.jpg)
When I weave I always include enough warp to make a sample of the project.
I may never use the same threads as a warp and weft together, but I never know, and so by making a sample I have a future reference of how the threads worked together, the amount of shrinkage they had etc.
To make the sample I weave about 30cm and I then cut the sample off the loom and reattach my warp (I will show you this process in the next Podcast)
I then cut this piece, lengthwise, in half, so that it gives me two almost identical sized pieces.
I then cut this piece, lengthwise, in half, so that it gives me two almost identical sized pieces.
I finish each piece off by zigzagging the cut edges (stitch length 2, width 4) and then I wash one piece and record the details of pre-wash and post wash size onto paper which I staple onto the pieces.
![weaving samples](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vi62L7AAjCQ81W0sLByx8Ge7VCUBngb3rOKuDucImsfOQYoWQmFXC0R37XKLFYlqvQoahaKArpSUtW8P64KSWYy5yCLp6lSQIHj4VT4Fl1rAQmNPjiyhzp889OtGKqe9R-ME_jq28F8/s640/20171016_145334.jpg)
I then keep the unwashed and washed sample together for future reference.
In the folder I will also note how I washed them and any other relevant information.
Here is this month's Podcast for your viewing pleasure:
Show-Notes:
Fall Weave-along:
I hope you will consider joining me in the fall/autumn weave-along.
Take a photo and be inspired :)
Share your projects with me on Instagram with the Hashtag:
#mwwfallweavealong
You can find me on Instagram as @marigoldsloft
I can't wait to watch your projects grow :)
To use your photo to create a palette, you can use the palette tool on the following free websites:
canva.com
palettfx.com
Projects from Podcast:
Here is this month's Podcast for your viewing pleasure:
Show-Notes:
![fall weave along](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipv_RKsm4qg3z2Wmz1kTk27etC-HLUMPTHwu1h_eoLv7acgmC8Y8cESta27sx4euAoepcQe2mfWl4Gf3UQoap4Q1crWIlw5MckwwZpbj0AbEexLXWri7pbubqZqjFSXyouqKtKQ8wuKVA/s640/20170927_120328.jpg)
Fall Weave-along:
I hope you will consider joining me in the fall/autumn weave-along.
Take a photo and be inspired :)
Share your projects with me on Instagram with the Hashtag:
#mwwfallweavealong
You can find me on Instagram as @marigoldsloft
I can't wait to watch your projects grow :)
To use your photo to create a palette, you can use the palette tool on the following free websites:
canva.com
palettfx.com
Projects from Podcast:
![sofa covers](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTG-7TU4Pl0KukLffC99WzZbmAhKfRXLSSj_zjbNrZUCRgYvIF6egqdGF6vMOnULzAu3WKr7vzV4qbYp-0BO2NRj_hL8Be8vXh6usfQRrWvQolGdocYGxSBOIcL0lvVuNwVc6JdYCYuE/s640/20171016_110207.jpg)
Couch/Sofa covers
Warp: Cotton Mercerized 8/2
Weft: Cotton Mercerized 8/2
Loom: Lilla
Technique: Tabby Weave
![silk/merino scarf](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ZhDRuAMMlS0FXmDzC3R7mpnES4m_lGpp7UaQJXSI0RhFO1mCFg4fj5921_nQGP0Moa0PzLQH8UUw6JDxzV1UfkiyZ7KyurdFi6i2lMFRJrKd-O1yZPJtYyq04iGaM-9UkMbEIRivsXc/s640/20170908_164619.jpg)
![tussah/merino scarf](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Hy_EDyejMar58sCODPID2RMybI1JixOdtvKTRIrPjKUl5D4INrda1ODfw7fF1nkutniaKL1IGvcDtVVKpmq9mC8APTtsxDXEkBRNcN2IsO1Iw0g2kokOK9Bp0hHnBjzbyPWUKkRNsuM/s640/20171005_145708.jpg)
![tussah/merino scarf](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYJKieiA82Hzkxg-N3YllJzo72y5ZLo2bzNUKId1cI7HNyBlA1xGztSv-tb1nmn_QB4vZfYdvwTBr_WNDmtQBObGKk7e1W_5D_fyv_2eGVK6nYaPRh4H2oI6s6nq-3nZuhxihKq4R97lM/s640/20171013_145436.jpg)
Scarves for the family:
Warp: Tussah Silk 20/2
Weft: Merino 30/2
Loom: Arm, Patronic
Technique: 8-Point Twill
![merino twill scarf](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg3mhrB0zW4L6Vl-A0JQn1jShdtFiW6ChPgktawpNzDg2qPXpmQuTI71z7nx6YlRyFbvTEDDLl5w994QaHejAgP_nxjj_RjwnsEez1LY2pbII4JwTEzq6tQKH6MBCexpDvXLEsQeC2UtY/s640/20171016_110132.jpg)
![merino scarf](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaZ6Pz_mLwCEXJz5tfeyxIL5XNku8LiIKEaBsspBCGIPffz3J98yCgTmmWefojvJ579tVVYxlPtHGZDlq17kOfAglPCVV_X47ksiMplKwCLZwuBavpVberfdF8ZD8a4QF71dKPdEfR5nY/s640/20170929_144832.png)
Ombré Scarf
Warp: Merino 30/2
Weft: Merino 30/2
Loom: Lilla
Technique: 8-Point Twill
Feel free to leave your comments and questions below.
I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Hope to see you again next month :)
x
Another fun and enjoyable podcast! I am quite impressed with your sampling. I hardly ever sample, mostly because it does use quite a bit of yarn. You have some beautiful weaving there.
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