Dawn McCarthy

About me

Weaving Since: 1989
Kinds of weaving: 16 shaft, complex, damask, rugs - any new challenge
Pets? Kids?: Border Collie, Mutt Puppy 3 school age children
Favorite Color: Orange, red, turquoise
Favorite Fiber: Zephyr, Cottolin
State/Province: New Jersey
Website or blog: http://bloominloom-dawnmccarthy.blogspot.com
About me: Degree in printed and woven textile design from Manchester Metro University. Took a hiatus from weaving/designing. Started my own business 3 years ago producing handwoven items for apparel and the interior. Like to use my knowledge of print and dyeing to produce pieces. I have the ability to give weave instruction locally and am knowledgeable in a variety of techniques.
: I am a teacher
I teach: Beginners warping to basic weaves, private instruction, overshot, lace, twill, network drafts, printed/painted warps, complex weaves and drawloom weaving.

History

Member for: 2 years 35 weeks

Dawn McCarthy's Projects

Scarf 2 from one warp - fulled (instead of felted)

Halloweave Group (Shrunken Heads Project 2) Merino scarves - long floats

Straight Draw

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Dawn McCarthy has commented on Novice weaver with a little experience seeks advice/direction on floor loom:

The nice thing about a used floor loom is they are generally easy to sell without a loss (providing the equipment is in good condition and you purchase at the appropriate price)

You cannot go wrong with a Schacht Mighty wolf or standard, and inexpensive Le'Clerc jack loom. 36" to 48" will probably always be wide enough. 8 shafts and wide widths on a jack loom can be finicky with tension for projects requiring heavy tension. Macombers are great but very heavy to transport.

I have found countermarch to be the most adaptable for all weaving needs no matter how many shafts and how wide and they are easy to treadle and quiet but take up a large footprint (most require you get up from the loom to release tension with the exception of those with worm gears).

As you become more proficient you may find your weaving takes you in a specific direction, then you will know more about the specific type of loom loom you want.

We all have different preferences so try as many as possible. If you see a great deal go for it! You can always resell later if your needs change.

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