8-shaft, TWO Scarves Weaving Kit

Judy Stewart is an accomplished weaver and has been published in Handwoven Magazine several times over the years.  "Diamond Echoes" is in the May/June 2016 issue. 

This issue is themed "light & dark".  Judy uses the natural pale golden color of tussah silk for the warp & ground weft.  She used our popular Kiku (20/2 bombyx silk) for the pattern weft...using a different color for each scarf.

It's easy to think of "overshot" weave structure as only used for coverlets.  But, using silk and the proper sett, overshot can give a lovely drape, perfect for scarves.

Judy selected "tied overshot" which is also known as "star and diamond" weave.  While producing the "half-tones" so characteristic of overshot, "tied overshot" is more closely related to Summer & Winter weave structure.

These scarves have lovely drape. Plus, characteristic of "Summer & Winter", each scarf has a lighter side and a darker side.

What we love most about the design of this scarf is Judy created a large-scale design that can be viewed from across the room.  Then, when you're within "weaver's handshake" distance, you can see the lovely half-tones and other details.

Plus, there are so many color possibilities...we selected two:
   1) As designed by Judy:  #40 Winter Sage & #9512 Arbutus, plus Kundana (natural color tussah)
   2) #15 Azure & #216 Soft Iris, plus Kundana (natural color tussah)
**if the option doesn't appear in the drop down box, it's been sold out.  Contact us to see if we can dye more**

Kit Details:
Your Diamond Echoes Scarves Kit makes TWO scarves, the finished size of each is a about 7-1/4" wide and 57" long (plus 6" fringe each end, before twisting).

Each kit includes:
    --2,732 yds (147g) of Kundana (35/2 tussah silk yarn) CONE for warp and tabby weft
    --   498 yds (55g) of Kiku (20/2 spun bombyx silk) in color #1 for pattern weft (for scarf #1)
    --   498 yds (55g) of Kiku (20/2 spun bombyx silk) in color #2 for pattern weft (for scarf #2)
***You'll need the instructions from Handwoven May/June 2016, pages 50-52. 
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Scarf designed and woven by Judy Stewart for Treenway Silks.

photo credit:  left side image with model--Handwoven magazine; right side image of scarf on chair--Charlie Stewart
photo credit yarn images:  Treenway Silks.