Monday, November 30, 2009

So Many Colors, So Little Time

What I sold most of last weekend was guitar straps, so I set out to replenish my stock this week. Playing with yarn is so much fun! Most commonly, I use 3 colors for a piece because it is just easy to design with three. There is no rule and more can be more interesting. Once I get started, more color combinations occur to me.
Here are the ones I actually got around to weaving this week.

This last one is still on the loom.



Of course, there are more cued up in my head. This being Monday morning, however, I will be expected to show up at work today, so playtime is over.
Until I went to photograph them just now, I didn't realize that they all contain blue! What if someone doesn't like blue? Better weave more.

4 comments:

  1. Life Looms LargeNovember 30, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    They're all beautiful...but I especially love the one on the far left with the bits of green and purple.

    Interesting that you sold lots of guitar straps. I don't really think of there being lots of guitar players around, but maybe there are. Those are beautiful guitar straps for sure!

    Have fun!
    Sue

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  2. DorothyNovember 30, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Nice bands, I especially like that one that's on the loom.

    I've been trying to use about 5 colours, and yes, less colours is definitely easier. With the dark nights I've found I muddled up similar colours when I was trying to warp under artificial light, the obvious thing to do would be to follow your example and keep the colours simple next time. Thanks for the tip!

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  3. Cait ThroopNovember 30, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    So lovely and vibrant!!!! xo Cait

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  4. Annie MacHaleDecember 1, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    Thanks for your thoughts, ladies!
    I do sell a lot of guitar straps as gifts, whereas scarves are more likely to be purchased for the buyer themselves. Guitar straps outsold scarves at the last show. Everyone has a neck, but not everyone has a guitar. Go figure!
    Dorothy, it sounds like we have the same problem choosing colors after dark. I am going to purchase an Ott light or something similar that shows true color. Painter friends have them and swear that this is what I need. -Annie

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