I wanted to try something new for the cutlery my husband carried around most of Europe for a month! We bought the tableware in Naples after eating in a restaurant that was using it. So I thought I needed something sleek and modern to go with it. The pattern is actually very easy to thread--each color is a set of two heddles, 2-1, 2,1 etc. The treadling is the reverse for each color 1-2, 1-2 etc. Since I made an error in calculating the length I needed I only have enough warp for two placemats but I think I will use the same colors and choose another design and make two more. The fiber is 10/2 cotton and Tencel.