Yes the summer is almost over - enjoy the dog days while they last. Weave on!

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Fri, 08/22/2014 - 19:55

sally orgren

I was ALL threaded and ready to weave...and then I found a major threading error (repeated throughout the draft).

Sigh. Third time's a charm?

Fri, 08/22/2014 - 21:20

tien (not verified)

Yikes! So sorry to hear that. Must be dreadfully frustrating. I hope you haven't been threading and re-thread too many ends?

I'm currently sitting at 37% complete (a bit over 1000 ends of 2800 total). I had hoped to be done threading by the end of the weekend, which looks like it won't happen, but still hoping to be weaving by Labor Day!

And two other pieces of wonderful news:

(1) My Kodachrome Jacket won "Best in Show" at the Midwest Fiber and Folk Art Festival! I had no idea I had won anything - what a delight to discover that I had.

(2) my first-choice publisher is "very interested" in seeing my book proposal! I need to re-shoot some photos, which I am doing on Sunday - so I'll send it to them on Monday. Wish me luck!

Sat, 08/23/2014 - 08:03

Erica J

Good luck to you both! Sally, I'm sure you'll get it right this time! Tien, I love the draft of the book you blogged, so I hope the publishers love the proposal!

I have to do some testing of site updates, and will hopefully get to sort lut the broken warp ends on  my taquete sample warp. :)

Sat, 08/23/2014 - 14:44

ReedGuy

Erica, did you complete a mohair project? Or was it a sampler?

Sally, it sounds like lots of trial runs before you leave the gate. ;)

Sat, 08/23/2014 - 18:04

Erica J

It is/was a sampler, but holy cow mohair is sticky!!!!!! I think I would be better off trying mohair on a floor loom, I have to push down the shafts that are supposed to be down. Any advice on this would still be appreciated! :)

Ahh yes and I have put 1/2" of 26" on the warping board. 8 meters on the board for back to front. 

Sat, 08/23/2014 - 20:16

tommye scanlin

Today a friend completed a project of loom modification that's been in the works since around June.  I'd contacted Tom Beaudet about possibility of adapting a Leclerc tapestry loom that had 2-shafts/treadles to a 4-shaft/treadle option.  He came up with an ingenious solution of taking an existing 4-shaft unit from a loom he had in his shop and making the modifications necessary to mount the shafts horizontally on the high warp loom frame.  The shaft unit came this week and my friend, Jeff, did the installation, with a bit of tweaking to make it all function right.

Now... onward and upward to having four shafts as option for tapestry, to make double sett (say, 10 epi in areas and 5 epi in other areas) without having to pick the shed.  Am I lazy?  No.  Anybody who choses to weave tapestry all day long couldn't be considered too lazy, I think.  But with fingers more and more not liking to manipulate threads because of arthritis, the more assistance I can get from my tools, the better.

I'll post about this to my blog eventually.  My main weaving time has to be on completing the large stones tapestry that's been underway since early March.  I'm hoping to hang it in a Tapestry Weavers South exhibit in October.

Tommye

Sat, 08/23/2014 - 21:08

ReedGuy

I was into Marden's and saw something that looked like mohair. It did contain some wool (30%). But closer examination revealed it was networked or webbed together. So no dice for the loom.

I will someday find a mohair yarn and try it on a throw.

Sat, 08/23/2014 - 21:11

sally orgren

I finally was weaving on the "problem warp" last night and again today. It's just samples, so slow weaving (and unweaving). I did not expect that warp to give me so much trouble! 

When I need a break, I am back to tying more knots. My goal is to be weaving at that warp by tomorrow eve. We'll see... Dr. Who is on tonight.

Sat, 08/23/2014 - 21:28

ReedGuy

I watch the classic Tom Baker DR Who episodes online. ;)

Sun, 08/24/2014 - 07:35

Erica J

TJ did not nap yesterday, so I only made it through one more section of the taquete warp, which has been my challenge warp. 

We watched Dr. Who last night as well. I loved the first episode. We have not quite been Whoovians, or avid followers of Dr. Who, but I have to say I really like the new look, the Dr.'s new clothes and the Tardis's face lift, well innards lift?! Hmm I wonder if there are enough fans for a Weavers of Who group?! :)

We're also busy with testing updates. I won't bore you with the details these are just security updates to the current site. As you've seen elsewhere we are vigorously working on the redevelopment, which includes a lot of going back over your suggestions and requests from these past few years.

Happy Weaving!

Sun, 08/24/2014 - 17:02

Artistry

Know it's not weaving but....... 23 Salmon in 2 mornings. Dad and I will fly fish tomorrow, that will prove much more difficult. Does tying fles count as being weaverly?
Sun, 08/24/2014 - 22:07

endorph

I think tying flies is definitely weaverly! I love fishing - good luck wiht the fly fishing.

Sun, 08/24/2014 - 22:40

tommye scanlin

I'm plugging away at the large tapestry--it's been on the loom since early March and I'm intending (hoping) to finish it before too many more days pass.  I posted a photo of it at my blog today:

http://tapestry13.blogspot.com

Tommye

Mon, 08/25/2014 - 20:00

sally orgren

Pammersw, is that loom 100% yours by now?

Tommye, this piece is incredible, and I hope you have a venue or two in mind so a lot of folks get to see it when completed. I saw the comment on your blog about building an actual rock wall might be easier. (At least with this rock wall, there is not as much heavy lifting. ;-)

I hope to have my warp tied on before Friday, as I am heading up to Fiberart International for the weekend. I missed this exhibit when I was in the area for the Fuller Craft Museum and Convergence, and the last time I was at Lowell, the museum was under renovation.

Tue, 08/26/2014 - 14:05

pammersw

I need to check my balance and write one more check. :)

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 20:03

ReedGuy

I used to tie salmon flies years ago. I would fish Atlantic salmon on or NB rivers in the summer time  with grandfather. He was a guide since he was 14 years old, his father was and his grandmother's brothers as well. He built many camps for hunting and fishing. :)

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 21:43

tien (not verified)

Cathie - 23 salmon?!? Sounds delicious, but what do you do with them all? I thought you couldn't freeze fish at home without destroying the texture, but maybe you're doing something else with it? (Send me some!)

Tommye, I've been loving watching your tapestry progress on your blog. It's beautiful! Congrats on being so close to finishing.

I am now 62% (1700+ ends) done threading the Infinite Warp. I'm hoping to finish threading and sleying this weekend, which I expect will take another 12-16 hours of work. Fortunately, it's a long weekend!

I have also finished and shipped out my book proposal to my top-choice publisher. They told me Monday that they'd get back to me within a few days - that means I'll probably hear back in the next 2-3 days, so wish me luck! I hope they pick it up. But no matter either way - if they say no, I'll continue looking for a publisher and continue writing/polishing chapters. But I do hope they say YES!

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 22:01

ReedGuy

Tien, freeze your fish in water. We always froze our Atlantics and brook trout in water for best results. That being said Pacific salmon have a different texture than ours. Our Atlantic salmon here return to sea many times throughout their life. Not so for Pacific salmon, as you probably know anyway. And yes, there is a difference in texture, fresh or canned when comparing western and eastern salmon. They farm Atlantics here on the Fundy coast, but they aren't fit to eat, compared to a wild salmon. ;)

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 23:19

Artistry

I have fly fishing on the brain folks! I am now a weaver with a fly fishing hobby :) Tien, I am taking 1/2 the fish we caught and having it cold smoked , and sliced for lox. I know that's a lot of lox! I'm first going to have a big party, then give some away to neighbors for Christmas presents. The people who smoke the fish FedEx it to you. It takes a couple of months. Fly tying was a hoot! ReedGuy . My Dad and Uncle used to hunt in Ontario(?) when I was little. But nothing like the rich family history that you have. Though I will say watching my 90 year old dad cast was poetry in motion, I felt like I was fishing with a true master. He caught the fish that day, I slipped and went for a little swim, face first) No danger, just soooooo embarrassed! Now to weaving. As soon as I get back I start my painted warp double weave project, so excited!
Thu, 08/28/2014 - 13:35

sally orgren

Only 376 warps left, but spent most of my (sparse) spare time on the sampler warp and Inky instead. Sigh.

One set of the towels are for a wedding happening in mid-Sept...gee, I better get moving. Once I get threaded and beamed, the weaving goes pretty fast.

Thu, 08/28/2014 - 17:00

sarahnopp

So I finally started listening to audiobooks while weaving and I LOVE it! I figured it would be best to start with stories I know and love. I also found that my library system subscribes to Hoopla, so I can get audiobooks, ebooks, videos to my phone and listen to more titles I don't own.

I listened to the whole Harry Potter series last month, and just got started on the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. I have a couple other titles in the queue, The Sisters Brothers is first. 

It has been a real help to getting this massive, overly-complicated triangle loom project completed. Only 72 more pegs to go now!

Thu, 08/28/2014 - 20:09

ReedGuy

Some flies that an old timer tied me 20 years ago. These are Atlantic Salmon flies. Incudes hair wing and the classic style tied with feathers. I made this box with a mirror, so looking from above you can see the cheeks and bodies of the flies as well.

Some of the names of the flies include: silver doctor, duram ranger, orange blossom special, rusty rat, Tobique special, jock scot...  :)

Fri, 08/29/2014 - 13:34

sally orgren

I think I can tell which one is the rusty rat — bottom row, 4th from the left?

Fri, 08/29/2014 - 18:49

ReedGuy

:) The 'rat' is top row, third from left. Has yellow body with pecock tail and thorax. Grey squirrel wing, grey hackle, red eye. It is named for a river here in New Brunswick, named the Restigouche. Fishing salmon here was traditionally done in canvas backed cedar ribbed canoes over the last 125+ years or so. These canoes were typically 22-30 feet long. The most famous for this region was the Chestnut, there are also the Miller and Lennon among others.

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Sat, 08/30/2014 - 00:59

pammersw

100% mine. Mailed off my final loom payment this morning. :)

Sat, 08/30/2014 - 02:25

endorph

pammersw -

Beautiful flies reedguy

Cathie - I loved watching my dad fly fish - it was like poetry in motion.

Looking forward to the long weekend (here in the States at least) am determined to get a dog off the RH loom and get it warped for a scarf so I can use some of my hand spun yarn

Sat, 08/30/2014 - 12:36

tien (not verified)

Congrats on the new loom! When will it arrive??

Sat, 08/30/2014 - 13:25

sally orgren

Fitting for the holiday weekend called "Labor Day" here in the U.S., I am celebrating in Lowell, MA. I've done the National Park before, but with many more years of weaving knowledge under my belt, it will be fun to do the museum trips again. And I'll be on the canal tour at 3:00.

Tomorrow is the Textile Museum, which was closed for renovations the last time I was here. Fiberart International is the exhibit I missed when I was in the state last month for Convergence. 

And Monday, there is a fabulous antique textile sale at the hotel/convention center in Sturbridge, MA. I attended this sale a few years ago with a guildmate, and it was unbelievable. Folks come from all over to attend this event, even internationally. Designers from NYC, movie people, industrial professionals, and collectors attend. For $10 extra, you can access the sale an hour earlier than everyone else. (If you walk in at 10 a.m. and see a "sold" tag on something, pay attention! It was likely something rare or unusual.) I felt a bit out of place last time as a "practitioner" of (only) weaving compared to everyone else attending, but what you can see is priceless. Unfortunately, no photos allowed. 

What is everyone else doing for the holiday weekend?

P.S. Inky and Bandit are with me, but still can't post to forums.

Sat, 08/30/2014 - 17:52

pammersw

The loom is here already, Tien. I've been making payments to the prior owner. It's a 8H 10T 48" Pendleton, built in 77. I'm the second owner. Came with original one page mimeographed instructions on warping and such. ;)

(Photo was in my misc photos "project".)

Sat, 08/30/2014 - 19:08

sarahnopp

Alas, the light orange I added is not working out stands out way too much. So I must unweave 4 sets of pegs. And then reweave those, and then finally get to the ones I have scheduled for today.

 This is a brown bag challenge and I am supposed to use all the yarns that were in the bag. The bright orange is the last yarn I need to incorporate. I may be able to add it later on when the boucle transitions to a brighter, more yellow tone.

Sun, 08/31/2014 - 21:04

Erica J

Congratulations Pam! What a great feeling and a great loom!

My weaverliness today was to help Oliver clear up much of the wood workshop, this will result in more hand turned spindles and later other weaving tools! If you haven't seen the warping board he built me several years ago, check it out.

I have also readjusted the pattern shafts on my drawloom and hopefully will be up and running on that already! I'll just say, I think I completely understand why the pattern harnesses have to hold the threads lower. :)

I'm looking forward to another day with the family and another nap time in the studio.

Mon, 09/01/2014 - 04:41

tien (not verified)

WAHOO!!!!

All 2800 ends threaded. :-) :-) :-)

Tomorrow: sleying. I'm hoping to be tying on by end of day tomorrow!

Mon, 09/01/2014 - 08:18

Erica J

Whew! Well done Tien!!! That is amazing. Sone day I will get up the courage to tackle really fine threads. 

Speaking of tackling new things, has anyone started thinking about a Halloweave Team/ challenge? I am considering a few as always.

Mon, 09/01/2014 - 13:08

Artistry

I've finally gotten on the grid again. ReedGuy, the flies and box are great ! So wonderful to still have those hand tyed flies in your family! Congrats Pammersw on your loom! Everyone is so busy! I'm in Toronto , back home tommorrow , but leve today:(, with one stop in between . It will be sooooo good to be back to my weaving projects!
Mon, 09/01/2014 - 16:36

theresasc

I have sort of broken my moratorium on buying fiber stuff - picked up some cotton yardage for a rag rug.  I am still using yarn from the stash, so I guess it is okay because I said I would not buy anymore yarn, fabric is not yarn:-)  Going to try to post a picture here, I cannot get the "projects" page to work.

Kayla's rug

I have the warp beamed and half threaded, the fabric cut & pressed, and should be ready to go soon.

I have finished up a shawl and a kitchen set but have not been able to get the projects up on Weavo.

Mon, 09/01/2014 - 19:05

ReedGuy

Congrats Pammers on owning your loom now. Whatcha making this winter on it? :)

Wow, 2800 threads. Your a trooper Tien. :)

I've done close to 2000 before in 16/2 cotton.

Hopefully you figure out the project section theresasc. What browser do you use. I have not added any yarns for awhile, but I think the last time I tried that part was broken. I know new updates have been recently added to the forum, so maybe I will have a chance later in the year to add some yarn and drafts etc.

I have some cotton and maybe some linen left after I get the chair fabrics done for some lace weave. But all that starts up again later in the year. Too busy and tired from bush work to weave. Just call me a 'swinger', I swing a brush saw all day. Then swing a beater in the winter months. :)

Mon, 09/01/2014 - 21:49

endorph

weaving to speak of I managed to get this off the RH loom this afternoon -  it was a sample using my variable dent reeds and using up odds and ends of yarn including some handspun. I am very indifferent about it at the moment so will let it sit for a bit - it is long enough for a scarf so that might be what it ends up being.I needed to get it off so I could warp the loom for a scarf made entirely from handspun.

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 05:12

pammersw

 First,  I'll weave the final scarf of the marathon of scarf making! Then, a few placemats.  After that, probably a sampler, playing around, trying some different weaves. This winter,  I'd like to work on the samples in a doubeweave book I bought about six months ago.

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 11:02

Artistry

Theresac, First, love your color way for your rag rug ! You might talk to Sally O., she was having problems with posting photos/ projects, I believe, a while back and think she got them resolved. Tien, that's amazingly fast! Inspiring! I'm so excited to get to work tomorrow ( after the grocery store, ha, been gone 2 months) . The painted warp double weave project, yay, more designing for the sunset tapestry, yay, finish dyeing the last three elusive grey scale steps, hmmmmmm not a yay.
Tue, 09/02/2014 - 19:28

Erica J

I'm back to working on my weaving research paper. I'm at the stage where I could use some other readers, but I warn you it's 40+ pages.

We are trying to work Theresa's issue on the News item, posted elsewhere, but I invite anyone with ideas to e-mail me.

Happy weaving, I'm looking forward to seeing your happiness! :)

Wed, 09/03/2014 - 02:09

endorph

I feel like I let you down - I started reading your paper got distracted by life and forgot to get back to you. Can I still read and make comments - (if any comments are needed?)

Wed, 09/03/2014 - 05:44

Weavolutionary6

Endorph, you didn't let me down at all! I knew someone had offered, but wigh all I've had going I forgot I had already shared it with you! Yes if you have time, comments would be most welcome! Thanks a million!

Wed, 09/03/2014 - 16:49

theresasc

I finished dressing my loom this morning and have the hem woven and the body started on my rug.  I believe this is going to go fast.  I am back on 2nd shift and I have to say that I love weaving in the morning!

Wed, 09/03/2014 - 19:47

sally orgren

From a display upstairs in the Boott Cotton Mill:

(Sorry, still no fix to my image load problem.)

Wed, 09/03/2014 - 20:37

ReedGuy

Today, I recieved Sara's book on the drawloom and a video on drawlooms as well. I'll be taking some time when I'm good and rested up to study both. :)

Ordered more linen and some cottolin, a few anchor pegs, a double end bobbin winder, and a book on lace weaves from Camilla Valley Farm.

Thu, 09/04/2014 - 01:37

pammersw

My guild was donated a spinning wheel, still in it's box. I've put in my name to rent it once it's been tuned and cleared for rental. I've only used a spindle,  so this should be fun!

Thu, 09/04/2014 - 02:43

endorph

pammersw you might find the wheel irresistable! I love my spindle but now I have 2 wheels in addition to the four or 5 spindles that live in my house!

Thu, 09/04/2014 - 05:18

pammersw

I learned to spin August 2013, to weave Sept/Oct 2013, and just finished buying a loom. I've been using homemade spindles. I've known a spinning wheel was in my future,  for a long time! (I've wanted to know how since I was 20!)

Thu, 09/04/2014 - 07:54

ReedGuy

I have a 100 year old wheel here. It was mom's grandmother's. We also have another much larger one that was also hers, it's at my brother's.

 

I took the smaller of the two, I said t goes with the loom. :D

Mon, 09/15/2014 - 04:22

elenapearson

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