Hello,

Some of you may remember me.  Im Connie in Ohio, and I refurbished my 32" 12 shaft Macomber when this list was just getting going.  After that, real life got in the way and I had to table the whole weaving urge. (well, the urge crept out now and then with my little metal Structos and almost 2 years ago when I bought a 40" 8shaft that will hold 16! some of you might remember my hunt for a 40" 16shaft obsession). LOL

So, now my DD is out on her own, and I'm just itchin' to weave rugs.  I have the 32" set up ready to warp. She's been waiting so patiently.  The 40" is now upstairs all together looking beautiful!  (I hope they get along)  DH helped me get it all together the other night.  (Not sure if the 40 is male or female yet) The previous owner (who I'd name but not sure if she wants me to) had bought a back beam for it that was 1/4" too long when it arrived.  Eddie had told her exactly how to take care of the issue and she had written it all down. DH did a fantastic job and it works perfectly.  (It is so wonderful to have a capable husband that has nearly every tool that exists.  lol) 

Ive been keeping my eyes open for 8 more shaft/lamm units, but none have shown up that are affordable.  I really dont want to have to order new ones.

The history of this loom (#5981) is that it was made in 1971 and sold to a professor at Xavier University (here in Ohio)  So, quite a bit younger than the 32" and was very well taken care of.  (The 32", who Ive named Daisy, has nothing to worry about on looks since her total refurb.)

I've been watching weaving vids getting my brain back in the groove.  Too bad someone doesnt make a video using a Macomber!  And Ive been collecting weft materials for rugs.....sheets, jeans, etc.  The recent 60% off one item coupons at JoAnn are great, too.  The women are so thrilled when I buy a whole bolt of something and they have to measure it.  (eek!)  LOL

Sorry this is so long.  If anybody has any great advice for weaving rag rugs, I wanna hear it!!!

Connie

Comments

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 18:12

Don G

Connie,

I started making Rag Rugs on my Baby Wolf loom that everyone said was not capable of making a Rug. Well anyway, in order to make up for its short commings I used a one inch bias maker. It sort of made a 1/4 inchwide cord. I then surged or sewed them together to make a long cord. When I got my Macomber I used the same technique. It took a little extra time but the look of the rug was so much nicer, I think.

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 18:13

Erica J

It is great to have you back! I do not weave rag rugs, but I am glad to know you are back to weaving! I look forward to seeing your work. I am sure some one will have some words of wisdom for you!

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 20:03

andsewon (not verified)

The bias tape maker sounds interesting.  Im wondering if a brading cone would be faster.  It turns the edges under for when you are braiding rugs. I dont have one, so not sure.  Anybody know?

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 20:04

andsewon (not verified)

The bias tape maker sounds interesting.  Im wondering if a brading cone would be faster.  It turns the edges under for when you are braiding rugs. I dont have one, so not sure.  Anybody know?

Fri, 07/03/2015 - 20:04

andsewon (not verified)

The bias tape maker sounds interesting.  Im wondering if a brading cone would be faster.  It turns the edges under for when you are braiding rugs. I dont have one, so not sure.  Anybody know?

Sat, 07/04/2015 - 00:07

andsewon (not verified)

Thanks for posting.  Great clip.  I've obviously missed a LOT!

Sat, 07/04/2015 - 15:45

weaving02

Hi,

I recently bought an old loom that doesn't seem to have any company name on it. It's an 8 harness loom (although it currently only has 4 harnesses with it), & it's about 45 inches wide. The most distinguishing feature about it seems to be that the treadles are set at the right of the loom instead of the middle like other looms I've seen. Also, some of the wooden pieces are numbered like it could have been a kit loom. The only loom I've seen that is a kit is a Harrisville loom but this doesn't look like any of theirs. Could it be an old Macomber? I can post photos if it helps but I just joined here so not sure how to do it.

Thanks!

Fri, 07/10/2015 - 04:44

andsewon (not verified)

But I'd do it in a new thread of your own instead of replying here so that people will see it with its own subject line.  It's confusing when you're a new member to see where to post, but you'll soon catch on.  ;o)