Cross Country Weavers are a group of Creative Fibre members with an active interest in weaving who enjoy communicating with like-minded people. CCW is based in small groups of approximately 6–8 people who share samples and ideas. Each group is set a weaving topic to explore for the year. At the end of the year group members send each other two weaving samples – one for the set topic and one of their own choice. It’s a great way to extend your weaving skills by handling actual fabric from the samples we receive. Any Creative Fibre member with an active interest in weaving at any level of expertise can join – members use a variety of looms from rigid heddle to multi-shaft table and floor looms. CCW members build up a library of samples for all to enjoy. These can be freely borrowed at no cost, except for the return postage. Contact our librarian Linda Millington to borrow a set of samples. Our annual fee is $5 (within New Zealand only) to cover the postage cost of sending out samples.
If you would like further information about CCW, please contact convenor Annie MacKenzie.
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Colour and Weave | Deflected Double Weave | Echo Weave
Deflected Double Weave
The set topic for Group 1 in 2020 was Deflected Double Weave. If you’re interested in trying Deflected Double Weave, here are some details for the samples shown above.
Sample 1: Merino and silk yarns woven on 8 shafts by Sylvia Glenister. Resources: Handwoven magazine Jan/Feb 2001
Sample 2: Cotton yarns woven on 8 shafts by Frances. Resources: Handwoven magazine Jan/Feb 2007
Sample 3: Wool yarns woven on 4 shafts by Feriel Falconer. Resources: Weaver’s magazine, Summer 1999
Sample 4: Silk and wool yarns woven on 8 shafts by Annie Mackenzie. Resources: www.riksvav.se
Sample 5: Wool yarns woven on 8 shafts by Jane O’Callaghan. Resources: Handwoven magazine Jan/Feb 2007, Best of Handwoven: Weaving with Silk eBook
Colour and Weave
The set topic for Group 2 in 2019 was Colour & Weave. If you’re interested in trying Colour & Weave, here are some details for the samples shown above.
Sample 1: Wool yarns woven on 8 shafts by Bev Blake. Resources: Heddlecraft magazine, Sept/Oct 2018
Sample 2: Wool yarns woven on 8 shafts by Judith Watson. Resources: A Weaver’s book of 8-Shaft Patterns by Carol Strickler
Sample 3: Cotton yarns woven on 4 shafts by Feriel Falconer. Resources: Heddlecraft magazine, Sept/Oct 2018
Sample 4: Cotton yarns woven on 4 shafts by Frances Stevens. Resources: Heddlecraft magazine, Sept/Oct 2018
Sample 5: Wool yarns woven on 4 shafts by Fran Crossland. Resources: Handwoven magazine Mar/Apr 2005
Sample 6: Wool yarns woven on 4 shafts by Joy Ranford
Echo Weave
The set topic for Group 2 in 2018 was Echo Weave. If you’re interested in trying Echo Weave, here are some details for the samples shown above.
Sample 1: Cotton yarns woven on an 8 shaft loom by Fran Crossland. Resources: Creative Fibre magazine Dec 2009, Handwoven magazine Jan/Feb 2008
Sample 2: Tencel yarns woven on an 8 shaft loom by Judith Watson. Resources: Handwoven magazine Jan/Feb 2008
Sample 3: Cotton yarns woven on an 8 shaft loom by Frances Stevens. Resources: Heddlecraft magazine, May/Jun 2018
Sample 4: Cotton and wool yarns woven on an 8 shaft loom by Bev Blake. Resources: Bonnie Inouye, Pinterest
Sample 5: Wool yarns woven on an 8 shaft loom by Bev Blake. Resources: Weaving with Echo and Iris by Marian Stubenitsky
Sample 6: Cotton yarns woven on an 8 shaft loom by Joy Ranford. Resources: Eva Stossel’s Weaving Blog
Sample 7: Cotton yarns woven on an 8 shaft loom by Annette Ashton. Resources: Creative Fibre magazine Dec 2009, Handwoven magazine Sept/Oct 2007, Weaver’s magazine Summer 1996
Sample 8: Cotton yarns woven on an 4 shaft loom by Feriel Falconer. Resources: Heddlecraft magazine, May/Jun 2018