First artwork off the Beka

This just came off the Beka loom, not pressed or fancied up. In fact I think it's better not to fuss with it, since the irregularities are the point. Size 42"x5".

On the rug shows the color okay

But the raking light as it's hung on the wall, is helpful, to see the interesting threads.

This was an adventure, every single feature being new learning. Clasped weft, heddle threading,spaces, stitching, slits, separate weft inserting tapestry work into evenweave -- that's the pink section at the top -- thrills and spills with the heddle, a near disaster at the end when a couple of warp threads came adrift, needing quick  thinking.

Threads from Kamala and Asha, and some hand dyed by me, crochet hooks from Mittens, loom from the embroiderers guild, I think we did okay. It looks so demure. You'd never guess what it put me through!

And this one was a learning piece which will be useful to get to the next one.

I fancy trying this loom to do card weaving. It's a handy way to wind a continuous warp, rather than have it strung right across the room. Have to figure it out.