April CW Showcase

This month we showcase a Bateman Sample by Sue Freeman. Sue writes:"I chose this weave structure because I find the Bateman tie units interesting and challenging to design with. This pattern is from the book, Bateman Blend Weaves, edited by Virginia I Harvey. I tried quite a few variations on the computer, settling on this one as it looked like little fish. Since this was going to be used as a table runner for Easter, it would work perfectly. I used the same size bamboo for both the warp and pattern threads. U used a fine sewing thread for the tabby. I chose the bamboo because, having just received a new shipment to the shop, the colors were perfect for Spring. I didn't have any problems with the fiber. It was easy to work with and feels so nice!" "Warp: Bambu 12" This work was part of an article featuring work by members of the Complex Weavers Study Group: Tied Weaves . The article was published in the October, 2007 issue of Complex Weavers Journal