New outfit finished!

I finished weaving the 49 warp band and soaked and dried it today. I also finished sewing the teal wool peplos that I designed the band for! 

 Still very much a beginner, more so after 3 years away from the torch. Still, my 6th century Anglo-Saxon bead string is starting to take shape.  According to Sue Heaser, in Anglo-Saxon Beads 400-700 AD, the translucent blue and opaque red are some of the more common beads from grave finds. Thus it makes sense to start with these simple beads as I relearn my skills. 

These are from two sessions at the University of Oregon Craft Center where I rent studio time. (And yes, I accidentally used a different red (CIM Ladybug) for one of the four red beads, I will correct that in a later session!)