Follow me as I weave along the way
I find it hard to weave two things alike. My brain wants change. Boredom sets in, and distractions keep me from the loom. So something gets changed up. It's usually not worth putting a warp on that only makes one finished item so I change the treadling, tie up, or weft yarns used. The scarf... Continue Reading →
When looking through sample books from Cross Country Weavers, I found myself having treadle envy. I'm sure your asking yourself what could she possibly be talking about. My loom has 8 harnesses and 10 treadles. The sample that I found myself interested in weaving needed 7 harnesses ( no problem) . Alas, it used 11... Continue Reading →
Just finished dyeing one of the 2 Shibori- handwoven scarves woven earlier this year. Actually the dyeing took place last Tuesday as the temps were dropping, but no warmer days to do this in the near future. So the dyes were prepared In the garage. The scarves with the pattern warps pulled have Procion MX... Continue Reading →
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