Revisiting the Weaving Issue

In an earlier post I shared some wavy weaving with everyone.  Some people have since asked how it is done.  I have tried to find some reference and instructions via Google, but have come up empty handed.  I feel a little reluctant to say too much here as this is not my idea, but I will share a little of my play with you.  When this was first brought to my attention [via a patchwork friend], the method explained was pretty sketchy.  I was told to take two fat quarters, place them together and make wavy cuts in them, both identical of course [and to make this easier one could purchase a special wavy ruler!!].  Then take each one and place them side by side, giving one a quarter turn.  I actually didn't want to make a big item [the other ladies were making a cushion top].  I wanted to use the technique in a much smaller way.  I used two nine inch square pieces of fabric, and cut lots of wavy lines in each.   I was afraid to deviate from the 'instructions' for fear of retribution by some far away weaving police.

However, yesterday, I decided to take two pieces of paper, both identical in size, but both rectangles.  I cut one into wavy pieces on the short side, the other on the long side, just cutting where I felt like it.  I can now tell you, this works, ie any wavy lengths seem to weave into one another, so if you feel like being a bit rebellious, get out your paper and have a go before you move onto vliesofixed fabric...............

As you can see here, I have quite an attractive piece of wavy woven paper.  







Since playing with this technique, I've been reminded of something else I saw in a magazine some years ago, but to date have not tried.  If any of you buy a magazine/booklet called Magic Patch, you may have issue #19.  There is an article and instructions in this magazine for a technique called Mesh Work [Japanese].  It's essentially to promote Clover products, but I am leaning towards trying this technique using vliesofixed fabric strips.  I have seen a book available for purchase, so will include this link for The Craft Mailbox.

I hope some of this has been helpful, and please don't be afraid to play.  I'm off to do some embroidery, and next week I must try this Mesh Work, it looks like having possibilities.......