The reel spins ‘round, ‘round, ‘round one way, and then ‘round, ‘round, ‘round back the other way. Rhythmic, mesmerizing, and strangely soothing. Counting, as I wind two ends at a time, I find myself whispering “2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, ….” The warping reel is one of my favorite pieces of equipment. This warp has seven colors of 22/2 Cottolin for bath towels which are to accompany the hand towels I recently made. I am winding this in four bouts, and there are different color changes in each bout.
I marvel at the combination of thread colors as I chain each bout off the reel. The warp chains look beautiful. They always do. Warp chains are dreams in the making, where anything is possible. Haven’t you dreamt of handwoven bath towels?
When we listen closely, we can hear the inaudible. Our hearts can hear the softest whisper. “2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, …” Even the hairs on our head are numbered by the Grand Weaver who planned our existence. Our days are numbered, as well. And when our heart is listening, we can hear the quiet whisper of the Lord Jesus, “Are you weary and burdened? Come to me, and I will give you rest.”
May you listen for the softest whisper.
Gently,
Karen
Beautiful colors! I’m looking forward to seeing the warp spread across the reed. Best to you and yours!
Hi Beth, I always look forward to that part, too – seeing the warp spread out across the reed.
Thanks!
Karen
Beth, I’m working on your crackle from Handwoven Nov/Dec 2015.
Does it need the last incidental at the very end?
The promise of the future beauty. The beginning of a process that completes at the plans and skills of the weaver. Time will tell.
I always gorge on your color choices.
Thank you.
Hi Nannette, There’s always an element of time that holds the promise. I’m glad you enjoy the color choices. Choosing colors one of the most exciting parts about weaving for me.
All the best,
Karen
Beautiful colors, looking forward to seeing the towel sets when they are complete and put together as the sets.
Hi LJ, Making towel sets for our bathroom is something I’ve thought about doing for a long time. It’s nice to see it coming to pass. Thanks for your encouragement.
Happy weaving,
Karen
Karen,
Thank you for your thoughts about listening to the whispers in our lives. Your words are always a breath of fresh air and I appreciate your reminders to look closely into my life and know that God is working his miracles in the smallest things. Looking forward to seeing your bath towels – wrapping up in a handwoven bath towel is such a luxury!
Blessings to you and yours.
Hi Ruth, I like your words that God is working his miracles in the smallest things. So true!
I suppose that handwoven bath towels are a luxury. It’s nice to be surrounded by handwoven articles, simple luxuries.
Blessings to you,
Karen