Madison Feely - Weaving

Weaving

Taughannock Falls

Handwoven on the TC2 Digital Jacquard Loom. Cotton, Linen.

Won first place in the wall hanging category and first in the division at the NY State Fair.

August 2025

Weaving Exploration on the TC2 Digital Jacquard Loom

Weaving in Opposites: This technique uses two weft yarns to create a mirrored reversible fabric. The weaving structure layers two twill weaves, allowing one weft yarn to slip behind the other, creating clear blocks of color. This pattern is based on a Disappearing Hourglass quilt block, but I applied different directions of twill weave to corresponding sections of the pattern, creating a mesmerizing visual aspect, like pointed twill below.

Damask weaving samples. Taughannock Falls and Montauk Lighthouse in shaded satin weaves. I created an 8-color image map and applied a different weaving structure to each color. By creating a gradient of shaded satin structures, I was able to replicate the image with immense detail.

Damask weaving exploration. This sample uses twill weaves on the left, and satin weaves on the right to compare differences between the two. I also tested two different yarn sizes to determine the aspect ratio for my final piece.

Weaving Exploration on my 16-harness Floor Loom

I was lucky enough to take this loom home with me after my weaving apprenticeship. I have explored weaving patterns and color theory while expanded on my loom setup capabilities; winding, threading, and tying on a warp.

My first project was a "Sample Blanket" where I picked three different weaving patterns but explored different treadling and lift patterns, creating 27 different swatches.