Day 90: Any time a fiber artist uses a new yarn or thread, there are bound to be surprises in the way it performs. Occasionally, this means rethinking the entire project, but sometimes unexpected results can lead to a better finished product than envisioned. Such was the case when I began weaving today with Bernat's "Blanket," a bulky chenille-type yarn. I had threaded the loom in a traditional birdseye, expecting the black warp to appear as a subtle pattern; instead, the fluffy chenille completely concealed it, packing densely into a soft but sturdy cloth as the weft was beaten into place. Since the birdseye pattern was not apparent, I reverted to a simple tabby weave. Backed with a non-skid material, these rugs will be durable and attractive. That said, I think this cloth would also make an excellent upholstery fabric.
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