Kits for 4 shaft looms
Kits for 2, 4 & 8 shaft looms
My specialty is weaving secret messages using overshot name draft designs. Like a secret code, the letters from words, names, and phrases are assigned to the shafts of the loom, creating unique designs for each message. While the actual letters are not visible in the cloth, the secret message is clear for those who have been told how to break the code.
But I don't limit my designs to overshot! There are so many wonderful weave structures to explore.
The kits on this page are available exclusively to retailers through dje handwovens. All kits include a pre-wound/measured warp ready to go on the loom, weft yarns, and detailed instructions with weaving tips and tricks. The colorways available are listed below each sample picture.
Retailers interested in carrying dje handwovens kits, please email info@djehandwovens.com to request the catalog and price list. Thank you!
This overshot name draft kit uses American Maid natural color cotton yarns. The cotton is raised on farms in the U.S. that participate in the Sustainable Cotton Project. All yarns are then spun in the U.S. The natural color green and golden tan cottons used for the pattern get darker with washing!
Sett: 16 e.p.i. Kit makes either 4 placemats (17"L x 13" wide) or 4 towels or one 72" long runner---or any combination the weaver decides!
NEW! "Yes, it's worth it" runner kit
Remember secret decoder rings and writing special messages for your friends? Overshot name drafts are woven "secret messages" created by assigning each letter of a phrase to a shaft on the loom.
Based on "Yes, it's worth it", this 4-shaft design is the weaver's response to "But you can buy a runner, is it really worth all the effort?" Why yes, yes it is indeed worth it. Featuring Lunatic Fringe Yarns Tubular Spectrum Tints & Tones perle cottons.
Sett: 20 e.p.i. Finished size: 14.25" W x 51" L (hemmed)
This 8-shaft shadow weave two towel kit features American Maid (TM) natural color cotton yarn (natural cream with either deep green or golden brown) from the Sustainable Cotton Project growers committed to reduced chemical use, biological pest control, and planting non-GMO seeds. The result is silky soft and absorbent yarns that are a pleasure to use and the colors deepen with washing!
Sett: 16 e.p.i. 8 shafts needed Finished size: Two Towels 15.5 W x 21" L each
Rust/Black
"Chasing Rainbows" 4 napkin kit
I love rainbows - the reward at the end of the rain! This kit features 6 (yes, 6!) colors of Lunatic Fringe's Tubular Spectrum perle cotton yarn. The napkins are fun color play and can be woven on rigid heddle (need two 8 dent heddles) or 2-shaft table and floor looms. With the warp already wound, this is a fast, easy weave for all experience levels. Can't bring yourself to use the napkins? It can be a lovely table runner or set of 2 placements.
Sett: 16 e.p.i. and napkins measure 12" square (approximately size of a paper napkin).
Summer
Navy/Red/Gold
Kits for 4 to 8 shaft looms
"Colorplay" in Orange/Yellow/Teal
"Yes, its Worth it" in Fall
"Weaver's Choice" Scarf kit
Woven on 5 shafts with three blocks of Summer and Winter, by simply changing the treadling sequence, you can create new block patterns without touching the tie-up or threading! I couldn't decide which pattern was the favorite, so I'm leaving that up to you-Weaver's Choice! All five pattern treadlings are included in the kit. Tencel warp and Bamboo pattern weft yarns combine for wonderful drape and hand with just the right amount of shine. Black tencel with five pattern weft choices available. 5 Shafts needed.Sett: 16 e.p.i.. Finished Size: 8.5" W x 65" L
Black/White
Frost
Black/Lime Green
"Ice"
Kits for 8 shaft looms
"Weavers Choice"
in Blue/Black
"Partners in Life and Love" runner kit
"Fire and Ice" infinity cowl kit
This 4-shaft undulating twill cowl in 100% Tencel shimmers and shines like Fire and Ice! The weave structure combined with the yarns creates a wonderful iridescence and the colors shift as the cowl moves.
4 shafts Sett: 28 e.p.i. Finished size is 42" L (20" joined) x 7.25" W
Instructions include sleying order for 8, 10 and 12 dent reeds
This overshot name draft is based on "Partners in Life and Love" this 4-shaft design is perfect for commemorating weddings and anniversaries.
100% Cotton Sett: 16 e.p.i. Finished size: 12" W x 52" L
Harmony Soft Rock
Green/Black
Boulder
Winter
Purple/Green/White
Purple/Blue
Red/Black/White
Purple/Red Gold
"Fire"
Amber
Natural Cream with Natural Brown.
This 4-shaft name draft design is based on "Happy Birthday and many more." Create special birthday greetings that will always be remembered. 100% Tencel Available in Black/White and other color ways below.
Sett: 16 e.p.i. Finished size: 8" W x 60" L
Red/Black Royal Blue/Gold Black/Lime Green
"Waterfall" 2 towel Shadow Weave kit
NEW! "Colorplay" 2 towels kit
Play with color in this 8-shaft false Damask 2 towel kit featuring 4 colors of Lunatic Fringe Tubular Spectrum perle cotton yarn. The towels are woven on the samp warp, just change the weft color for the large blocks n the second towel. The false damask creates blocks of color that appear to be woven together! And with the warp already wound, it's a fun, fast, easy weave. Based on a draft from "A Weaver's Book of 8-shaft patterns" edited by Carol Strickler.
Sett: 20 e.p.i 8 shafts needed Finished size per towel: 15" W x 22" L (hemmed)
Overshot Name Draft Kits
"Happy Birthday and Many More!" scarf kit
Teal/Red/Gold
Harmony Aspen
Harmony Brooke
White/Black
Kits for 2 shaft looms
Please see the Rigid Heddle Kits page for more 2 shaft kits
"For all good things" runner/towels/placemats kit
"Follow Your Heart" scarf kit
Whether in life or love, the journey is richer when you follow your heart. This 4-shaft twill in thee colors of 100% Tencel creates a heart design that runs the length of the scarf.
4 Shafts Sett: 24 e.p.i. Finished size: 7.5" wide x 66" long
Available in Black/Red/Gold plus:
"Colorplay" in Yellow/Red/Teal
"Colorplay" in Green/Blue/Teal
Remember secret decoder rings and writing secret messages for your friends? Overshot name drafts are woven "secret messages" created by assigning each letter of a phrase to a shaft on the loom.
Purple/Black
"Facets" 100% Silk Scarf kit
The silk in this scarf shines like the facets of a well cut gemstone and the sumptuous, soft drape is a delight to touch. This 4-shaft fancy twill design features Bluegrass Mills 20/2 silk yarn. Available in Red/Black shown below plus:
4 Shafts Sett: 28 e.p.i. Finished size: 8" W x 60" L (plus 5" twisted fringes).
"Live Long, Laugh Often, Love Always"
Overshot Name Draft Runner kit
This 4-shaft overshot design is based on a name draft created from the phrase "Live Long, Laugh Often, Love Always". A secret message wish for life, love and laughter. Requested sizing for smaller dining tables, end and coffee tables, it features a 100% cotton base cloth sett at 16 e.p.i. The pattern weft is Mountain Colors Bearfoot superwash merino/mohair/nylon for washing ease.
Shown above Natural with Harmony Current plus more pattern colors below.
Sett: 16 e.pi. Finished runner is 13" wide x 35" long.
Deep Blue
Black/White
Blue/Yellow/White
Jade
Rose
"Stepping Stones" Scarf kit
Like a garden path or stones skipping across a stream, this shadow weave on 6 shafts features two different design possibilities simply by shifting which weft color weaves first: Squares or Diamonds, the weaver chooses. The reverse side is a mirror image of the front. 100% Bamboo yarns. Available in Royal Blue/Black (below) plus:
Sett: 16 e.p.i. 6 shafts needed Finished Size: 67" L x 8.5" W
Color samples show reverse side of runner
Spring
Red/White
"Weave Long and Prosper" scarf kit
Doubleweave name draft scarf
This scarf started life as an overshot name draft, but some floats were a little long. So I converted it to double weave and on only 4 shafts! The result is a scarf with two distinct sides--like two scarves in one! 100% Tencel
Sett: 16 e.p.i. Finished size is 7" W x 60" L
"Timeless" 2 towels kit
The reason things become "a classic" is their timeless appeal and usefulness. Woven on one warp, this classic plaid and striped towel kit (1 towel of each design) features Bluegrass Mills Hemp yarn. The hemp yarns make a super absorbent fabric with great body, durability, and shine. With the warp already wound, this is a fast, easy weave for all experience levels.
Sett: 16 e.p.i. Size: Two towels each 15" W x 24" L
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