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Valley Yarns #236 Barbara's Gift Bank Towels PDF

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By Valley Yarns
$4.99
Valley Yarns #236 Barbara's Gift Bank Towels PDF
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Product Details

Looking for a satisfying project to replenish your stash of giftable handwovens? Look no further; Valley Yarns Barbara’s Gift Bank Towels are just for you! Written by our founder, Barbara Elkins, this long warp will yield 4 towels in a stunning false damask, sure to impress friends and family in our versatile 8/2 cotton. Weave them all in the same color weft or feature different colors on every towel.

Equipment: 8-shaft loom with minimum 24” weaving width, 1 boat shuttle, 1 bobbin. A temple is optional but very helpful. Natural or matching weft color sewing thread for hems, approximately 35 yards.
Warp Yarn: 2010 yards Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton, 3360 yds/lb) shown in 8176 Natural
Weft Yarn: 1671 yards Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton, 3360 yds/lb) shown in 5680 Sagebrush for 4 towels, including hems.
Warp Length: 5 yards of 402 ends (includes 2 floating selvedges)
Sett: 20 epi (2 per dent in a 10-dent reed), 23 ppi
Finished Dimensions: 17⅜” wide and 26⅜” long. Makes 4 towels.
Weave Structure: False Damask

Note: if you wish to purchase the WIF format instead, please select it from the Related Products.

Brand
Valley Yarns
Craft
Weaving
Designer
Barbara Elkins
Format
Downloadable PDF
Techniques and construction
Stripes