Boundweave is known as very slow weaving. Multiple weft shots pack down to create one finished row. The weaving gets even slower with pictorials made using a point twill threading on 8 shafts. Each shaft is raised in order (either forward or reverse) and a weft shot deposits one "pixel" of color over the warp for that shaft. After 8 picks, one row is formed. Repeat.
I choose boundweave for this project because I was not ready to tackle the basics of tapestry weaving, and I am a fan of folk art. The boundweave creates folk art like pictures that can be used to construct a theme or story. When the piece is complete, it will be easier to see the story so I will explain it at that time.
This is my first attempt at pictorial boundweave. I have long admired the figures and motifs that other weavers have created for cards and wall hangings. There has been a steep learning curve on the right yarns to use. Also so much fun to watch the pictures emerge.
It is the right time to have a slow project on the loom!
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