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 with each sample picture.

Retailers interested in carrying dje handwovens kits, please email info@djehandwovens.com to request a 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!

Purple/Red Gold

Rose

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

"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).

"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)

Jade

Blue/Yellow/White

Frost

Cobalt

"For all good things" runner/towels/placemats kit

Red/Black

Royal Blue/Black

Purple/Green/White

"Waterfall" 2 towel Shadow Weave kit

This 4-shaft name draft design is based on "Love Lives Here". Featuring Lunatic Fringe Yarns hemp and Tubular Spectrum perle cotton, this wall hanging celebrates love in a home, no matter what combination it takes. Great for couples, singles, grandparents, aunts/uncles, friends, this design celebrates every home where love is found. The hanger is included in the kit.

Sett: 16 e.p.i. Finished size:" 6.25W x 20" L

Blue-Green weft

"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

"Weavers Choice"
in Blue/Black

"Partners in Life and Love" runner kit

Blue-Green

Winter

Natural Cream with Natural Brown.

Purple weft

dje handwovens

"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

Make some waves with these placmats woven on 8 shafts in Turned Taquete! This kit features 5 colors of Lunatic Fringe Yarns Tubular Spectrum 5/2 mercerized cotton -- 4 in the warp and 1 in the weft. Changing the weft color, subtly changes the appearance of the warp colors! The kit includes warp/weft for 2 placemats in one colorway so if you want more placemats, you can Mix or Match kits in the different weft colorways to make your own placemat set combinations!

Sett: 16 e.p.i. 8 shafts needed Finished size: Two placemats 12 W x 17" L hemmed

Purple/Blue

White/Black

Color samples show reverse side of runner

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

Cobalt weft

Kits using 5 to 8 shafts

Amber

Combo 2 - Warm: Copper/Gold

"Colorplay" in Orange/Yellow/Teal

"Yes, its Worth it" in Fall

Cranberry Weft

Purple weft

Red/White

Summer

Combo 3 - Cool: Teal/Lime

Teal/Red/Gold

"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.
Sett: 16 e.p.i. 6 shafts needed Finished Size: 67" L x 8.5" W

Natural Cream with Natural Green.

"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.

Black/Lime Green

"Fire"

"Twill Play" in Sunflower

"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

"Fusion" scarf kit

Warp + Weft = a fusion of new color! All four of these color samples are woven on the same warp - just the weft color changes. Each kit features 4 colors of Lunatic Fringe Yarns' Tints and Tones, 3 in the warp and 1 in the weft. It's up to you to pick your favorite fusion of color! Sett: 20 e.pi. Finished scarf is 7.5" wide x 64" long.

"Twill Play" 4 napkins kit

Who says plain weave should have all the fun of Color and Weave patterns? Playing with the classic Color and Weave log cabin and houndstooth threading on a twill tie-up and treadling equals four different pattern possibilities in each set of napkins. A fun, fast weave, this kit features Bluegrass Mills 6/2 unmercerized cotton in 3 different color combinations. Instructions also include weaving the piece as a table runner instead!
Sett: 20 e.p.i 4 shafts needed Finished size per napkin: 13" W x 13" L (hemmed)

Red/Black/White

NEW! "Love Lives Here" wall hanging kit

NEW! "Blocks Rock!"4 napkins kit

Turned twill blocks rock in these napkins - as in rock between 3/1 and 1/3 twill blocks! A fun, fast weave with easy to remember treadling creates 4 napkins on one warp, but in different colors! Featuring Lunatic Fringe Yarns Tubuluar Spectrum perle cotton in 3 colorway choices of 4 napkins. Combo #1: 1 napkin in each color. Combo #2: Warm: 2 in Gold and 2 in Copper. Combo #3: Cool: 2 in Teal, 2 in Lime.

Sett: 16 e.p.i. 8 shafts needed Finished Size: each napkin is 13.5" square hemmed

"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)

Kits for 2 shaft looms
Please see the Rigid Heddle Kits page for more 2 shaft kits

"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).

Black/Red/Gold

"Twill Play" in Lake

Overshot Name Draft Kits

"Twill Play" in Ocean

Dark Gray

"Colorplay" in Yellow/Red/Teal

Blue-Green Weft

"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

Rust/Black

Green/Black

"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

Combo 1 - One napkin in each color

Kits for 4 to 8 shaft looms

Purple/Black

Spring

Black/White

Kits for 2, 4 & 8 shaft looms

"Ice"

For 8 Shaft looms
"Wavelength" 2 placemats kit

Navy/Red/Gold

Cobalt weft