I finished the woven fabric and was contemplating what it would become. I like all three of the weaving effects I got from the different yarn and textures the center pic with the most texture is my favorite. I have to wash and dry it to see how it all reacts to each other and if it will soften out.
After finishing a piece either woven or knitted I always have a period of grieving. I know it sounds so damn trivial, but I always feel like I'm done, that it's finished. I take a day or so to plan out what I want to do next. Since I have no clue what I would like the fabric to be I'll let the thought simmer and work on something that was long overdue. I had warped my loom for a log cabin piece a few times, each with disastrous results, but last night my head was clear and I could visualize what I wanted and how it needed to be accomplished.
I warped my RH for a log cabin scarf, I love these colors together the coolness of the turquoise and the warmth of the chocolate brown.
I'm having some trouble keeping the shuttles organized and haven't developed a rhythm with it yet but I'm enjoying the results and watching the pattern come alive. 
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Ahhh... I love log cabin! A couple of my weaving students have chosen it as their scarf project because they loved the scarf I show them as a sample.
One of my last students used turquise and brown in her scarf and it turned out beautifully. I can't wait to see what yours will look like when it is done. What kind of yarn are you using?
I'm using Mirabela and Fantina, both I got a year ago from ebay both are from Belguim, acrylic but as soft as buddah! I'm allergic to wool, so most of my projects are with snythetic fibers. I have some alpaca and cashmere that I may part with to loom. I'm still contemplating that option as they were expensive and loom waste is so heartbreaking.
Keep at it. You'll work out a way that is best for you.
I like to start designing my next project as I am weaving the current one. This avoids the I'm all done blues.
I usually have the lull between projects; I put so much energy into the ONE at the moment it takes a bit of recharging before beginning another one. I love the fabric you wove, fun how they are almost gradated -did you plan that affect? The new weaving is beautiful!!! Love how complicated it looks.
I love log cabin too!
Interesting about your feeling of grief when you finish a project. That tells me that you put a lot of yourself into your work. An excellent trait!
You really make it look easy! I like the colors and the pattern you used.
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