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False damask 8 shaft table runner
I began to work on a concept for a Christmas table runner – blue with a few white highlights to honor snow in the season. Elegance is the key theme for this runner. I love the concept of simple damask napkins with square blocks which I think show an alternating nap pattern. I do not have a 10 shaft loom to weave a true damask and found the following pattern in Handweaving.net.
My question is this: what kind of thread should I use to produce the shiniest satin blocks which will alternate with the non-satin style block? Would a mercerized cotton provide enough shine or should I consider using a Tencel or even silk? Does thread grist affect the “shine”?
I hope this makes sense. If not, I can always more to one of the video calls.
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