I heard about tablet weaving a few years ago, but didn't have a clue as to what it was. Just what I need, a new hobby - NOT - I have so many things now going on, but I enjoyed watching your video. Thank for showing this.
That was amazing! Such delicate work with silk. Thank you for sharing! I've never worked with pure silk before but just knowing how slippery silk fibers are.... it's very beautiful.
That was very helpful, thank you. I will make the pattern starting from the right (outside) to count in, and work on having a small shuttle and a beater when I try brocade. Also, that silk looks amazing. Wow. I can't wait to try this!
Hi! Yes, the silk is rather lovely, if fiddly. Rather expensive - the silk was also hand dyed by en excellent dyer with period correct dyestuffs, so that and the gilt thread makes for a job that isn't often requested :)
The loom is a large inkle style loom that I had specially built, so that the front area works for tablets of string heddles. And the front beam is a nice height for my favourite chair. :)
Thank you. It is a tatting shuttle that uses sewing machine bobbins that I bought a very long time ago. If I can remember who made it I will come back and add another comment!
The cards do not move in any special way for this weave - they are simply turned 1/4 turn forwards to create a classic weave. That's why there is no explanation for them. The pattern is made by laying the gold weftwise over some threads, and under some threads ("tie-downs"). That is the part that this short film shows.
No reason, just preference as I have become more experienced really. Historical tablets don't have numbering, and I did use to demonstrate in costume settings. From a practical point of view, I've always found that the next thing I warp will end up with at least one tablet out of order, which messes everything up. I've also had bad luck of ink marking the silk once - and this was hand dyed using medieval dyes by a specialist, took ages to warp as it was so fine and so I really didn't want to jinx it! :)
Thank you! This particular silk was from DeVere Yarns here in the UK, and was hand dyed by The Mulberry Dyer using vegetable dyes known from the medieval period. The tambour thread was from Benton & Johnson, who are now part of Toye, Kenning & Spencer.
I purchased it about 15 years ago from a US Maker who traded as Finniwig Studios. I don't think they are trading at the moment. I shall checkout your channel now!
Hi, the thread is hand dyed silk, 2 x 6 fold (20/22's) which is about 240 / 260 denier. The tablets are treaded alternate S/Z (classic weave). There are about 120 tablets
I crochet and sew, but I also have a potholder loom. You had your comments turned off under the little CreatiFrame looms that look very much like my potholder loom, except the tabs on your loom go out sideways from the side and mine go straight up towards me. I had wondered if I could use yarn on mine and your explanation of how to loop the yarn around the tabs and create space for the metal hook that came with my kit was very helpful. Other than potholders what do you make with the little looms? I found a photo of the one like I have and this used stretchy fabric loops to make the potholders with = www.vermontcountrystore.com/classic-potholder-making-kit-and-extra-loops/product/54944
HI Dolores, I didn't realise comments were turned off! The idea behind the CreatiFrame looms is that the weaving stays on the frame - they also come with stands - so that you can just weave and create, having decorated the frames or not. (There are some ideas here - www.ginabsilkworks.co.uk/ginabshop/index.php/learning/ideas2 ) The little square looms that you are talking about can be used to create individual squares that can then be sewn up together - like a patchwork. So if you think along those lines, you could make just about anything, because you are making pieces of fabric :)
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I heard about tablet weaving a few years ago, but didn't have a clue as to what it was. Just what I need, a new hobby - NOT - I have so many things now going on, but I enjoyed watching your video. Thank for showing this.
Lol! It is a bit addictive! To be fair, I would never recommend a starting your tablet weaving journey with a brocade piece ;)
That was amazing! Such delicate work with silk. Thank you for sharing! I've never worked with pure silk before but just knowing how slippery silk fibers are.... it's very beautiful.
Thank you so much!
Wow!!!! How beautiful. I hope you finished it. What a treasure that will be. 😊 Thanks
Oh yes, finished and delivered to the client on time!
That was very helpful, thank you. I will make the pattern starting from the right (outside) to count in, and work on having a small shuttle and a beater when I try brocade. Also, that silk looks amazing. Wow. I can't wait to try this!
Well...... respect.......I admire your patience and dedication.
Thank you
That is absolutely beautiful!
Thank you!
Oh my god! 119 tablets, my widest been 32! :D How much would a band like that cost per inch?! What lovley silk also!
Hi! Yes, the silk is rather lovely, if fiddly. Rather expensive - the silk was also hand dyed by en excellent dyer with period correct dyestuffs, so that and the gilt thread makes for a job that isn't often requested :)
WOW! Think it will be some years before I could manage this - ha ha. Wonderful x.
❤
Ditto
It’s just stunning. I hope some day I can master half of your skills hugs from Provence
Thank you so much
wow this is amazing, so beautiful, thank you for sharing 🥰
Thank you too
Looks amazing! What is the loom that you are weaving the brocade on? Thanks
The loom is a large inkle style loom that I had specially built, so that the front area works for tablets of string heddles. And the front beam is a nice height for my favourite chair. :)
Very beautiful!
Beautiful work. Question: where did you acquire your brocade boat shuttle?
Thank you. It is a tatting shuttle that uses sewing machine bobbins that I bought a very long time ago. If I can remember who made it I will come back and add another comment!
@@GinaBSilkworks thank you I would truly appreciate that 🙏
0h that is beautiful is there a pattern for this please
I'm afraid I haven't released this as yet, as it was worked as a commission.
I wish you could explain the cards because I'm so confused.
The cards do not move in any special way for this weave - they are simply turned 1/4 turn forwards to create a classic weave. That's why there is no explanation for them. The pattern is made by laying the gold weftwise over some threads, and under some threads ("tie-downs"). That is the part that this short film shows.
That is stunning.
Beautiful!
Is there a reason why you can’t write the number on the tablets so you don’t have to count each time?
No reason, just preference as I have become more experienced really. Historical tablets don't have numbering, and I did use to demonstrate in costume settings. From a practical point of view, I've always found that the next thing I warp will end up with at least one tablet out of order, which messes everything up. I've also had bad luck of ink marking the silk once - and this was hand dyed using medieval dyes by a specialist, took ages to warp as it was so fine and so I really didn't want to jinx it! :)
@@GinaBSilkworks That makes sense! Thanks for clarifying!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful work. Where do you buy the silk thread and gilt tabour from?
Thank you! This particular silk was from DeVere Yarns here in the UK, and was hand dyed by The Mulberry Dyer using vegetable dyes known from the medieval period. The tambour thread was from Benton & Johnson, who are now part of Toye, Kenning & Spencer.
the brocade thread should be either doubled up, or twice as thick as the warp, and construction thread
The brocade is doubled and thicker individually than the warp threads. Probably hard to see in this.
Gina I just LOVE your shuttle! Where do you find it? I'm a brocade lover also you can see my vidéo
I purchased it about 15 years ago from a US Maker who traded as Finniwig Studios. I don't think they are trading at the moment. I shall checkout your channel now!
@@GinaBSilkworks O :( Well I will have to try making one now :D look like such practical.
Your a genius!!!
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Hi, the thread is hand dyed silk, 2 x 6 fold (20/22's) which is about 240 / 260 denier. The tablets are treaded alternate S/Z (classic weave). There are about 120 tablets
I crochet and sew, but I also have a potholder loom. You had your comments turned off under the little CreatiFrame looms that look very much like my potholder loom, except the tabs on your loom go out sideways from the side and mine go straight up towards me. I had wondered if I could use yarn on mine and your explanation of how to loop the yarn around the tabs and create space for the metal hook that came with my kit was very helpful. Other than potholders what do you make with the little looms? I found a photo of the one like I have and this used stretchy fabric loops to make the potholders with = www.vermontcountrystore.com/classic-potholder-making-kit-and-extra-loops/product/54944
HI Dolores, I didn't realise comments were turned off! The idea behind the CreatiFrame looms is that the weaving stays on the frame - they also come with stands - so that you can just weave and create, having decorated the frames or not. (There are some ideas here - www.ginabsilkworks.co.uk/ginabshop/index.php/learning/ideas2 )
The little square looms that you are talking about can be used to create individual squares that can then be sewn up together - like a patchwork. So if you think along those lines, you could make just about anything, because you are making pieces of fabric :)
@@GinaBSilkworksThank you.
Omg