Making Woven Chenille for a Pile Rug
About Making Woven Chenille for a Pile Rug
In this lecture/demo, you will gain basic information on making your own woven chenille from stash and leftovers. Then learn how to design a pile rug, including detailed calculations for determining the amount of warp and weft needed. Mary will also discuss and demonstrate setting up the loom, finishing, cutting, and tying methods for woven chenille. Leave ready to try weaving a pile rug with your own handwoven chenille.
This class is limited to 60 students.
Class Materials Needed
None
Age Range
Teens and Adults
When
Single session on Saturday, February 25, at 2 pm ET | 11 am PT | 19:00 UTC.
Enrolled students receive 30-day access to the video recording of the class.
How It Works
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Mary Mandarino
Mary Mandarino has a BS from Washington and Jefferson College, and 30+ years of weaving experience. As a member of the Weavers' Guild of Boston she currently serves as the Publicity and Social Media Chair. In the past, she has served as Treasurer, Special Workshop Program Chair, and Morning Workshop Chair.
MAFA - The MidAtlantic Fiber Association
The MidAtlantic Fiber Association (MAFA) represents and supports a community of fiber arts guilds in the greater Mid-Atlantic region.
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