Which of these basic patterns is your favorite for tweed cloth?

[jrd617]

I vote donegal. Herringbone as runner up. (Prefer monochromatic on both too)

Can't stand houndstooth, though I am mulling making a run at this Friday's contest.

 

[Vintage Gent]

Love me some Donegal.

 

[bleachboy]

This is going to sound stupid, but could somebody please define "tweed" for me?

What makes a fabric "tweed"?

Using this poll as an example, what is the difference between a woven fabric with a houndstooth pattern and a houndstooth tweed?

 

[Stony32]

Originally Posted by bleachboy

This is going to sound stupid, but could somebody please define "tweed" for me?

What makes a fabric "tweed"?

Using this poll as an example, what is the difference between a woven fabric with a houndstooth pattern and a houndstooth tweed?

http://tinyurl.com/2cm9z6v

 

[DocHolliday]

Donegal =

Houndstooth is nice in the right colors. Barleycorn's OK -- has its uses, but not very exciting.

Don't really dig herringbone.

 

[Newcomer]

Donegal is awesome.

 

[jrd617]

Originally Posted by bleachboy

This is going to sound stupid, but could somebody please define "tweed" for me? What makes a fabric "tweed"? Using this poll as an example, what is the difference between a woven fabric with a houndstooth pattern and a houndstooth tweed?
Tweed = rough wool fiber usually grown in the British isles http://www.valetmag.com/style/profil...eed-090810.php

 

[edmorel]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Donegal =

Houndstooth is nice in the right colors. Barleycorn's OK -- has its uses, but not very exciting.

Don't really dig herringbone.

herringbone is good in the right application and more versatile than houndstooth.

 

[jrd617]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Donegal =

Barleycorn's OK -- has its uses, but not very exciting..

They're pretty similar. Though the donegal pic below has lichen dyed yarn dots.

Donegal:

Barleycorn:

 

[NOBD]

Herringbone (no overcheck) is my favourite.

 

[Panzeraxe II]

Donegal

 

[divitius]

herringbone!

 

[Tobacco Man]

Originally Posted by divitius

herringbone!

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