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Sunday Tea: Rose-Beige Tablecloth by E. E. Gilmore
E.E. Gilmore wove this lace Rose-Beige Tablecloth in 1985. The design is simple yet classic.
A lace weave cloth on eight shafts for special occasions. Photo by Joe Coca
Here are the introductory article and pattern for the Rose-Beige Tablecloth woven by E.E. Gilmore and featured in Handwoven September/October 1985. The exact color may no longer be available in 10/2 cotton, but the beautiful pattern has stood the test of time.
This 8-shaft lace weave is one Everett Gilmore likes quite a lot because it is the same on both sides. Woven in 10/2 mercerized cotton at 20 epi., this cloth, in a dusty rose-beige color, has the elegance of Sunday afternoon tea and the benefit of wash and wear ease. Mr. Gilmore, who's been weaving since November of 1930 and making Gilmore looms since 1936, chose this pattern from Robin and Russ Handweaver's Drafts and Designs. We think it makes a perfect backdrop for any country home.
Rose-Beige Tablecloth Draft and Notes
*woven by E.E. Gilmore *
PROJECT NOTES: "This tablecloth is the third time I've threaded my loom for this pattern which I like very much. I first saw it in Drafts and Designs, the multi-
Here are the introductory article and pattern for the Rose-Beige Tablecloth woven by E.E. Gilmore and featured in Handwoven September/October 1985. The exact color may no longer be available in 10/2 cotton, but the beautiful pattern has stood the test of time.
This 8-shaft lace weave is one Everett Gilmore likes quite a lot because it is the same on both sides. Woven in 10/2 mercerized cotton at 20 epi., this cloth, in a dusty rose-beige color, has the elegance of Sunday afternoon tea and the benefit of wash and wear ease. Mr. Gilmore, who's been weaving since November of 1930 and making Gilmore looms since 1936, chose this pattern from Robin and Russ Handweaver's Drafts and Designs. We think it makes a perfect backdrop for any country home.
Rose-Beige Tablecloth Draft and Notes
*woven by E.E. Gilmore *
PROJECT NOTES: "This tablecloth is the third time I've threaded my loom for this pattern which I like very much. I first saw it in Drafts and Designs, the multi-[PAYWALL]shaft sample sheets published by Robin & Russ Handweavers. I like it because it is the same on both sides, the maximum number of harnesses to lift is four, and it weaves very fast. I have also used it for curtains in my motor home and in my studio."
FABRIC DESCRIPTION: Lace weave.
FINISHED DIMENSIONS: 41" wide X 57" long.
WARP & WEFT: 10/2 mercerized cotton at 4,200 yd/lb. This is Robin & Russ Handweavers’ Egyptian cotton, available in 2,100-yd/8-oz cones: 4,615 yd Rose-beige #1224.
EPI: 20.
WIDTH IN REED: 45".
TOTAL WARP ENDS: 921, which includes 10 ends double-sleyed at each side.
WARP LENGTH: 2¾ yd, which includes takeup, shrinkage and 27" loom waste.
PPI.: 20.
TAKE-UP & SHRINKAGE: 9% in width and 10% in length.
WEAVING: Weave 4" plain weave, then follow treadling sequence for 59", balancing the pattern. Finish by weaving 4" plain weave.
FINISHING: Machine stitch across each end. Machine wash on gentle cycle with mild detergent. Tumble dry, redampen and press.
ASSEMBLY: Turn under ½" at each end and bring the fold to the beginning of the lace pattern. Hand hem using the same yarn.
