Valley Yarns Classic Conestoga Bag & Change Purse is a charming
handbag and matching zippered change purse that offers a contemporary take
on a vintage overshot pattern. Double the tie ups mean double the fun, mix and
match to your heart’s delight! We chose a rich Eggplant in our sample, but contrasting color from our wide range of Valley Yarns 5/2 cotton will work
beautifully.
Equipment: 8-shaft loom at least 25” wide, 15-dent reed, 2 shuttles, 2 bobbins,
temple able to reach 20” long
Warp
Yarn: 1128 yards Valley Yarns Valley
Cotton 10/2 (4200 Yards/1 Pound Cone; 1450 yds/lb.) shown in 8176 Natural
Weft Yarn:
508 yards Valley Yarns Valley Cotton 10/2 (4200 Yards/1 Pound
Cone)shown in 8176 Natural
488 yards Valley Yarns Valley Cotton
5/2 (2100 Yards/1 Pound Cone) shown in 6256 Eggplant
Warp
Length: 2½ yds of 451 ends (includes 2 floating
selvage)
Sett: 22½ epi (sley 1-2 in a 15-dent reed); 21½ -22 ppi pattern, 43-44 ppi
counting tabby
Finished
Dimensions:
Large Bag – 13” wide; 3”
deep and 11½” high (woven yardage: 18” by 27” – in pattern area, after washing
and drying)
Zippered Change Purse – 5¾”
wide and 5½” high (woven yardage: 18” by 6” – in pattern area, after washing
and drying)
Weave Structure: Independent Block Overshot
