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Garden Party Towels - Color Contrast with Variegated Yarns   Exploring Color Contrast with Variegated Yarns Weaving is such a beautiful way to bring color into your home. There’s always something exciting about playing a variety of yarn colors and textures to create unique patterns and effects. I’m thrilled to share a fun weaving technique that brings color contrast into your projects, using variegated yarns! Garden Party Towels in color Sunset   Why Use Variegated Yarns? You might wonder—why choose variegated yarns for your weaving project? The answer lies in the visual interest they bring to otherwise simple designs. Plain...

Shifting Seasons Towels: The Contrast of Texture and Plain Weave Winter’s Last Chill or Spring’s First Bloom?  As winter begins to loosen its grip and hints of spring emerge, we want to capture the beauty of this seasonal shift. The Shifting Seasons Towels are designed to reflect the subtle transition between cold, crisp days and the first signs of warmth and renewal. As the seasons change, so do the colors, moods, and textures of the world around us. Through the interplay of plain weave and texture, we’ll capture the stark beauty of winter or the soft blossoming of spring.  Contrast...

Brew-tiful Morning Towels: Contrast in Color and Weave There’s something magical about the quiet stillness of a morning, the soft glow of sunlight streaming through the window, and the warmth of your favorite mug in hand. Our Brew-tiful Morning Towels are designed to complement those serene moments, bringing a sense of calm and grounded beauty to your kitchen. Crafted in warm, earthy tones, these towels evoke the comfort of freshly brewed coffee or a steaming cup of tea, creating a connection to the simple pleasures of your morning ritual. Let their texture and color wrap your space in cozy charm,...

Weaving Perfect Stripes A Creative Journey with Aurora Earth Cotton Happy New Year! Cotton Clouds is excited to announce another year of weaving challenges and free monthly patterns! The theme for this year's 2025 Monthly Weaving Projects is "The Art of Contrast".  "The Art of Contrast" explores the dynamic interplay between opposing elements to create visually striking and thought-provoking designs. In this theme, we celebrate the balance between light and dark, smooth and textured, bold and subtle. Whether through color, pattern, or material, contrast allows each element to stand out, making the whole composition more vibrant and engaging.  In this month's weaving challenge, I...

December Cotton Clouds Yarn Exploration  Featuring Duet Cotton/Linen Duet Cotton/Linen If you appreciate the joy of creating with natural fibers, Duet yarn is a must-try. Combining the ease and softness of cotton with the elegant sheen and durability of linen, Duet offers a unique weaving experience. Whether you're a seasoned weaver or just starting, this versatile yarn is perfect for creating everything from delicate scarves to durable kitchen towels. Let's dive into what makes Duet yarn special and how you can use it to enhance your weaving projects. Why is Duet so Unique? Duet yarn is a beautiful blend of 55% European...