Hidden Gem Hand Towels

Hidden Gem Towels designed by Michele Marshall.

Discover the beauty of Bird’s Eye Twill with our Hidden Gem Towels. This elegant structure features staggered diamond shapes, each with a delicate center dot—like tiny treasures woven right into the fabric.

A variation of classic diamond twill, Bird’s Eye Twill adds depth with its dotted diamonds. Both sides of the fabric are equally attractive—just choose your favorite side to hem and display.

Woven in soft, absorbent Aurora Earth 8/2 cottons, these towels are perfect for everyday use or as thoughtful handwoven gifts.

This project is designed for intermediate rigid heddle weavers using two heddles and is perfect for those ready to move beyond plain weave and pickup sticks. Whether you’re learning the technique for the first time or expanding your weaving skills, this is a wonderful next step on your weaving journey.

The Hidden Gem Towels are a rewarding project that will leave you with skills to treasure—and handwoven towels you’ll be proud to use or gift.

Colors in Kit: We have chosen four options to choose from, or you can choose your own two weft colors from our Aurora Earth 8/2 Cottons that will be used with white. Remember that you'll want to choose dark enough colors so that you'll see the pattern clearly. Let us know which two colors you'd like in the comment section of the shopping cart if you choose this option.

• White-Deep Royal-Jade
• White-Rust-Orange
• White-Winter Green-Lipstick
• White-Black-Charcoal

Weave structure: 3-shaft Bird's Eye Twill on rigid heddle loom

Equipment needed: rigid heddle loom: 15” weaving width; Two 12 or 12.5-dent reeds; 3 shuttles.

Yarns: Aurora Earth 8/2 Cottons in white and two colors. Each kit will weave four towels, two with one weft color and two with a second weft color. 

Finished size: four hand towels approximately 12" x 15" hemmed. Extra warp length is provided for sampling.

Instructions: You will receive a PDF download by email. 

Photos by Michele Marshall of Mingo's Corner