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| Brand: | Valley Yarns |
| Designer: | Anita Thompson & Leslie Ann Bestor |
| Craft: | Weaving |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Stripes |
Product Description
Valley Yarns Complete Kitchen and Dining Set is a beautiful two warps and five stunning projects collection for a table runner, placemats, napkins, dish
towels, and an apron that is sure to jazz up your kitchen and dining room using
8/2 Cotton. The first warp will deck out your dining table with a table runner
and matching placemats in Summer and Winter, then a coordinating stripe pattern in
plain weave for the napkins. The second warp showcases a twill pattern for towels and an easy sew apron with pockets.
Warp 1: The Dining Table
Equipment: 8-shaft, 10-treadle loom, 20” minimum weaving width; 2 shuttles (5 is better), 5 bobbins, temple, sewing thread to match Color A.
Warp Yarn: Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton; 3360 yards/lb) for Equinox; (Solstice); or {Panatone}
Color A – 1208 yards shown in Stone Green (Sunshine) {Pearl Grey}
Color B – 576 yards shown in Turquoise Blue (Turquoise Green) {Shale}
Color C – 288 yards shown in Admiral Blue (Royal Lilac) {Spectra Yellow}
Color D – 256 yards shown in Banana (Very Berry) {Silver Birch}
Weft Yarn: Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton; 3360 yards/lb) for Equinox; (Solstice); or {Panatone}
Color A – 1275 yards shown in Stone Green (Sunshine) {Pearl Grey}
Color B – 320 yards shown in Turquoise Blue (Turquoise Green) {Shale}
Color C – 150 yards shown in Admiral Blue (Royal Lilac) {Spectra Yellow}
Color D – 142 yards shown in Banana (Very Berry) {Silver Birch}
Color E – 2323 yards shown in Natural (White) {White}
Warp Length: 8 yards of 291 ends (includes 2 floating selvedges) for 1 runner, 4 placemats, and 4 napkins
Sett: 18 epi (1-2 in a 12 dent reed)
Finished Dimensions:
Napkins – 14” square
Runner – 14” wide and 47” long
Placemats – 19” wide and 14” long
Weave Structure: Summer & Winter and Plain Weave
Warp 2: The Kitchen
Equipment: 8-shaft loom at least 24” wide, 1 shuttle, 1 bobbin, 4 yards of ¾” grosgrain ribbon for apron ties
Warp Yarn: Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton; 3360 yards/lb) for Equinox; (Solstice); or {Panatone}
175 yards shown in Stone Green (Sunshine) {Pearl Grey}
960 yards shown in Turquoise Blue (Turquoise Green) {Shale}
300 yards shown in Banana (Very Berry) {Silver Birch}
390 yards shown in Admiral Blue (Royal Lilac) {Spectra Yellow}
Weft Yarn: Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton; 3360 yards/lb) for Equinox; (Solstice); or {Panatone}
1887 yards shown in Natural (White) {White}
Warp Length: 5 yards of 465 ends (includes 2 floating selvedges)
Sett: 22 epi (2-3-3-3 in an 8–dent reed)
Finished Dimensions:
Towels – 17½” wide and 27” long (makes two)
Apron – One size fits most
Weave Structure: Twill
The draft was updated on 12/16/2021. View errata here. If you purchased the PDF version, the newest version is available in your pattern library.
Warp 1: The Dining Table
Equipment: 8-shaft, 10-treadle loom, 20” minimum weaving width; 2 shuttles (5 is better), 5 bobbins, temple, sewing thread to match Color A.
Warp Yarn: Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton; 3360 yards/lb) for Equinox; (Solstice); or {Panatone}
Color A – 1208 yards shown in Stone Green (Sunshine) {Pearl Grey}
Color B – 576 yards shown in Turquoise Blue (Turquoise Green) {Shale}
Color C – 288 yards shown in Admiral Blue (Royal Lilac) {Spectra Yellow}
Color D – 256 yards shown in Banana (Very Berry) {Silver Birch}
Weft Yarn: Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton; 3360 yards/lb) for Equinox; (Solstice); or {Panatone}
Color A – 1275 yards shown in Stone Green (Sunshine) {Pearl Grey}
Color B – 320 yards shown in Turquoise Blue (Turquoise Green) {Shale}
Color C – 150 yards shown in Admiral Blue (Royal Lilac) {Spectra Yellow}
Color D – 142 yards shown in Banana (Very Berry) {Silver Birch}
Color E – 2323 yards shown in Natural (White) {White}
Warp Length: 8 yards of 291 ends (includes 2 floating selvedges) for 1 runner, 4 placemats, and 4 napkins
Sett: 18 epi (1-2 in a 12 dent reed)
Finished Dimensions:
Napkins – 14” square
Runner – 14” wide and 47” long
Placemats – 19” wide and 14” long
Weave Structure: Summer & Winter and Plain Weave
Warp 2: The Kitchen
Equipment: 8-shaft loom at least 24” wide, 1 shuttle, 1 bobbin, 4 yards of ¾” grosgrain ribbon for apron ties
Warp Yarn: Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton; 3360 yards/lb) for Equinox; (Solstice); or {Panatone}
175 yards shown in Stone Green (Sunshine) {Pearl Grey}
960 yards shown in Turquoise Blue (Turquoise Green) {Shale}
300 yards shown in Banana (Very Berry) {Silver Birch}
390 yards shown in Admiral Blue (Royal Lilac) {Spectra Yellow}
Weft Yarn: Valley Yarns 8/2 Cotton (100% Cotton; 3360 yards/lb) for Equinox; (Solstice); or {Panatone}
1887 yards shown in Natural (White) {White}
Warp Length: 5 yards of 465 ends (includes 2 floating selvedges)
Sett: 22 epi (2-3-3-3 in an 8–dent reed)
Finished Dimensions:
Towels – 17½” wide and 27” long (makes two)
Apron – One size fits most
Weave Structure: Twill
The draft was updated on 12/16/2021. View errata here. If you purchased the PDF version, the newest version is available in your pattern library.
Valley Yarns Complete Kitchen and Dining Set eBook
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Valley Yarns Complete Kitchen and Dining Set eBook
What Is Being Made
The Valley Yarns Complete Kitchen and Dining Set eBook is a comprehensive weaving pattern collection designed by Anita Thompson and Leslie Ann Bestor. This downloadable PDF contains instructions for creating a coordinated collection of five kitchen and dining projects using two separate warps. The complete set includes a table runner, four placemats, four napkins, two dish towels, and one apron. All projects are designed to coordinate visually through the use of consistent colorways throughout the collection, with three colorway options available.
Projects Included
- Warp 1 – The Table: Features a table runner, four placemats, and four napkins
- Warp 2 – The Kitchen: Features two dish towels and one apron with pockets
Weaving Techniques Used
This eBook teaches multiple weaving techniques to create visual interest and variety across the five projects. The primary techniques employed include:
- Summer and Winter Weave: A classic 2-tie weave structure modernized through strategic color placement in the warp. This technique creates a reversible fabric where both sides are equally attractive, offering a lighter "summer" side or darker "winter" side depending on preference.
- Plain Weave: Used for the napkins to coordinate with the more complex Summer and Winter patterned table runner and placemats. Plain weave provides a clean, simple foundation that allows the stripe pattern to shine.
- Twill Pattern: Featured in Warp 2 with two treadling options, allowing weavers to create variation within the dish towels while maintaining design cohesion.
- Stripe Patterning: Integrated throughout the designs to create visual continuity across all five projects.
Stitches and Weave Structures
The eBook focuses on fundamental weaving structures rather than traditional hand-stitching. The primary weave structures include plain weave, Summer and Winter (a 2-tie weave), and twill variations. The apron requires basic sewing skills to construct pockets and finish edges after weaving is complete.
Materials
The Complete Kitchen and Dining Set Kit is designed to be used with 8/2 cotton yarn. The kit includes six cones of 8/2 cotton offered at a 25% discount, providing sufficient yardage for all five projects. The cotton fiber is ideal for kitchen and dining textiles as it offers durability, absorbency, and easy care properties. Weavers will need access to a weaving loom appropriate for the warp width and project specifications outlined in the PDF drafts.
Design Philosophy
This collection emphasizes color coordination and design cohesion across multiple functional homeware pieces. By using the same colors throughout both warps, the five projects create a unified, professional-looking kitchen and dining ensemble. The eBook allows weavers to explore different weave structures and complexity levels while maintaining visual harmony, making it suitable for weavers seeking to expand their technical skills while creating practical, beautiful home textiles.
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