Reflection

Did you have enough variety in your collection of yarns and other materials? Which kind of yarns etc did you use most? How do their characteristics affect the look and feel of each sample?

Yes I had a lot of yarns and other materials, as I hoard fabric and yarn! I used all kinds of yarn, the ones I used most were the thinner knitting and crochet cottons and wools. The thicker threads and strips of fabric gave a very different texture, quite chunky. I especially enjoyed using them when I used the soumak technique and made ghiordes knots. I surprised myself when I really enjoyed using the thinner threads, making woven fabric, which felt so different from the chunkier weave. 

How did you find weaving in comparison to other techniques you've tried? Did you find it slow or limiting?

Yes it was slow, but I enjoyed the process, very much, finding it very relaxing. Yes it was limiting, as I was using small, hand made frames. When I compare it to other fabric making techniques I use - knitting, crochet and felt making - weaving does feel very limiting. I can make all sorts of shapes and sizes with these techniques. I did thoroughly enjoy the process though, making fabric of different colours and textures.

How do you feel about your finished sample? Are you happy with the relationship of the textures, proportions, colour and pattern to the finished size? Is there any part that you would want to change? If so, try to identify exactly how and why you would change it.

I'm pleased with my finished sample. I'm happy with the proportions in the finished size. I deliberately left it so that I could add to it if I wanted to. If I'd had more time, I'd have made a larger piece. 

Was there any stage in the whole design process that you felt went wrong? How would you tackle this process differently another time?

Another time, I'd work harder at perfecting the technique - for example I didn't manage to keep my weavings straight!