Table Runner’s for Wedding presents!

I finished the four table runners and had enough warp left over to make two night stand placemat things (what do you call those???).  I used 8/2 tencel, white for the warp and 3/2 perle cotton in a cream for the weft. I got this draft from one of my favorite blogs, http://weeverwoman.blogspot.com/ when you get there, click on the Thrums link. You should check out her work! She does such a beautiful job and her attention to detail is amazing. Her blog is so educational and fun to read.
Here are some picture. 
      
These are still on the loom, I can’t wait to wet finish. The picture on the left is the corner. I'm going to sew crystal’s in the middle of the four diamond (larger) shapes.
Here are some action shots…
       
Notice the  bracelet I have on in the picture… it is suppose to help with balance. I don’t know if it really works, but I have convinced myself that it does. 
Here is a picture of Louie all loaded up. You know the cloth beam is sandpaper… it really irritates my arms, so I cover them with old towels. Besides that, I really like how it keeps my warp straight and helps keep down the draw-in a little bit.
 
Once I get them all wet finished and put all the purls and crystals on, I will post more pictures.

OK, here is the table runners all wet finished and ready to go!

 

In the corners I sewed purl-ized (new word for dictionary) crystals, then I sewed glass beads around them.

 

I am very happy with the way they turned out.