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!
Blue-Green Weft
Winter
Overshot Name Draft Kits
Blue-Green weft
"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
"Fire"
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
Red/Black
Color samples show reverse side of runner
"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
Natural Cream with Natural Brown.
Teal/Red/Gold
"Twill Play" in Ocean
Dark Gray
"Colorplay" in Yellow/Red/Teal
Black/White
"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)
Purple weft
Red/White
"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
For 8 Shaft looms
"Wavelength" 2 placemats kit
Cranberry Weft
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)
Red/Black/White
White/Black
Spring
Royal Blue/Black
Black/White
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
"Waterfall" 2 towel Shadow Weave kit
Combo 2 - Warm: Copper/Gold
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.
"Weavers Choice"
in Blue/Black
Cranberry
Navy/Red/Gold
Summer
"Ice"
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
Purple/Black
Rose
Frost
Black/Lime Green
Purple/Red Gold
"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
Black/Red/Gold
Combo 3 - Cool: Teal/Lime
NEW! "Love Lives Here" wall hanging kit
Natural Cream with Natural Green.
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
"Twill Play" in Lake
Kits for 4 shaft looms
"Yes, its Worth it" in Fall
Purple/Green/White
Purple weft
Blue-Green
Kits for 4 to 8 shaft looms
Cobalt
"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
"Colorplay" in Green/Blue/Teal
Green/Black
Amber
Jade
Deep Blue
"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.
"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).
Kits using 5 to 8 shafts
"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).
Kits for 2, 4 & 8 shaft looms
"Colorplay" in Orange/Yellow/Teal
Purple/Blue
"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
Rust/Black
"Partners in Life and Love" runner kit
"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)
Combo 1 - One napkin in each color
dje handwovens
Blue/Yellow/White
Cobalt weft