Might as well join the fun :)

Submitted by ReedGuy on Fri, 11/23/2012 - 00:36

Well this afternoon I planned out my scarf draft in twill weave with tabby selvedges (4 ends per side). They will be 60" long with twisted fringe and 9.5" wide on the loom. I begin winding warp tomorrow and might actually start threading to. I seem to have a cold coming on, so it might be a different mood in the morning.

Have a good one. :)

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Submitted by Cheryl'B on Fri, 11/23/2012 - 02:40

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I hope your cold stays at bay.  

I have 4 pounds of chenille I just received and not quite sure what to do with it.  I think I will do a couple of shawls.

Glad to see you've joined the daily weaverliness.  I love to watch everybody's projects grow.

Submitted by endorph on Fri, 11/23/2012 - 03:37

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glad you could join us. I am always excited to see what projects you are working on! Tina

Submitted by weave2 (not verified) on Fri, 11/23/2012 - 08:33

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is a great idea and way to keep motivated. I have two warps that seriously have to get off to start the many projects planned, so I hope htis will inspire me.Alaa

Submitted by endorph on Sat, 11/24/2012 - 03:04

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better ReedGuy - I spent some time today getting a warp on the loom - a little over half-way done with the threading - 416 ends of 8/2 cotton

Submitted by Cheryl M White on Sat, 11/24/2012 - 15:10

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Well, after a good Thanksgiving, got to weave yesterday.  Finished another 2 towels on my long towel warp, and designed a demo warp for my Harrisville.  Needs to look Christmas-sy so am using Forest Green 20/2 merc cotton, for a miniature overshot.  That way, I can use white, red, maybe some metallic.  I ususally use these for small drawstring sachet's and small patterns work well.  I have to work today, and then its football, so the best I will do today is some hand work that needs to be finished.

Happy weaving everyone,

Cheryl

Submitted by ReedGuy on Sat, 11/24/2012 - 16:20

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I've got the warp beamed this morning, 8.5 yards. Should be able to thread the heddles and reed this afternoon to weave those scarves. :)

Looks like some intersting projects underway folks.

Have a good weekend all.

Submitted by Grethe on Sat, 11/24/2012 - 16:51

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I have been weaving on my inkle-loom. Trying some pick up pattens I have made.It didn't turn out the way I wanted, so I have to get up on the horse again and move on. 

Have a nice weekend all of yuor good weavers out there.

Submitted by endorph on Sat, 11/24/2012 - 17:50

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like they are working on some great projects. I have finished threading the heddles and am now getting ready to sley the reed - then it is on to weaving some towels and a table runner.

Submitted by Grethe on Sat, 11/24/2012 - 18:56

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I'm from Denmark, and I'm wondering, what the word "weaverliness" means. Is it a kind of slang? I could pick up my english dictionary, but I'm to lazy at the moment, it is just after dinner and I have had a good dinner and some redwine.

I wish you all a happy weekend

Submitted by Monica Bellas (not verified) on Sat, 11/24/2012 - 20:01

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Just wove off a warp of 10 Christmas towels from the warp that never seemed to end; now on to sleying a warp for Christmas table runners.  I'm hoping to get the loom dressed by tomorrow!

Submitted by Cheryl'B on Sat, 11/24/2012 - 20:21

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some chenille I just picked up.  Never used chenille for warp before and decided to try it.  So far so good.

Grethe.....weaverliness, I think is just a made up word here but I could be mistaken, to me means anything to do with weaving.  I'm guessing here.

Submitted by endorph on Sat, 11/24/2012 - 20:52

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I don't know that it is a real word but I used it meaning anything realted to weaving - so it can include planning, designing, spinning, finishing, as well as warping, and weaving. Tina

Submitted by Grethe on Sat, 11/24/2012 - 22:01

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It's a great word, it completely cover all about weaving. I love it. LOL

Submitted by ReedGuy on Sun, 11/25/2012 - 00:15

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Starting my scarves, here's the first rep of the tartan.

Enough for today, my eyes are heavy. :)

Submitted by r1mein54 (not verified) on Sun, 11/25/2012 - 12:53

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Are you thinking of Christmas with this? I am seeing a "Noel" scarf.

Submitted by ReedGuy on Sun, 11/25/2012 - 22:42

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Yeah, I just give'm to family. They are the family tartan. Just so happens they are Christmasy. One more rep and I'll have the first scarf done. Going along quite well and I have not needed to anchor the shafts with elastic. Centred well I guess and lots of shed, so I can do a whole 8" rep before advancing. Very light beat since this is single ply wool. I'm using a basket weave edge like Ellen did on her cashmere scarves. Following the threading that Laura posted back in 2010. Thanks to Ellen for helping me out and posting the link to Laura's draft.

Have fun. :)

Submitted by ryashani (not verified) on Sun, 11/25/2012 - 21:50

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Today I finished a scarf with handspun weft that I had on my RH loom.  It is wet finished now and ready to wrap!  Also worked a bit more on cleaning out my sewing room for the new loom that arrives Tuesday!

Submitted by ReedGuy on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 21:49

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I have a round bale of scarves (5) now to twist some fringe. Lots of practice. ;)

Submitted by ReedGuy on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 19:13

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Right now I'm working on a sampler for a bed spread in twin size. It will be 10/2 cotton and 1440 ends (24 epi). I won't get it threaded until tomorrow, although I did start to thread heddles. I won't spoil the suspence until I begin weaving. :)

Submitted by ReedGuy on Sat, 12/22/2012 - 01:34

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I guess I forgot to hit save. But here's a little bit to tickle your fancy.

10/2 merc cotton, 24 epi 

My own draft. Not sure what you'd call it, as to weave structure.

 

Submitted by ReedGuy on Sat, 12/22/2012 - 10:21

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The blue is too light for my taste buds in this sample. Need a navy blue. Also waiting to see how it fulls, the weave is bit open. It may morph into a comforter and double weaved as a tube, then stuff it and close the ends and hand sew some cross stitches. Wow, making it sound like work. Don't know yet. The sample will at least be a runner or a towel. :)

Submitted by ReedGuy on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 20:13

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Here's one of Braddock's defeat pillows sewn up from my latest project. I sewed up both ends and never used a zipper. The pillow pile is washable polyester. Time will tell if it holds up. It's a bit lacey, plus those floats. Over shot maybe?. Anyway, it is what it is. :) Here it is washed and fulled.

Time to head to the shop for a couple loom accessories.

Have a good one. :)

Submitted by Katelister on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 22:17

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     I am so very impressed with the work I view and read about on this site.  I am slowly weaving a shawl that I started on New Year's Day.  It is an eight shaft plaited twill pattern with Merino & silk.  I struggle with the selvedges because the yarn is so soft and that I am afraid to increase the tension. Daily I have been weaving a few more inchess on it.  Wish me luck and keep inspiring me with your posts.

Submitted by Katelister on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 22:18

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     I am so very impressed with the work I view and read about on this site.  I am slowly weaving a shawl that I started on New Year's Day.  It is an eight shaft plaited twill pattern with Merino & silk.  I struggle with the selvedges because the yarn is so soft and that I am afraid to increase the tension. Daily I have been weaving a few more inchess on it.  Wish me luck and keep inspiring me with your posts.