Yes I know it is not December until tomorrow but I wanted to get this posted while I was thinking about it. I know how busy everyone is this month so. . . I am not weaving for Christmas this year, but I am knitting my little fingers to the bone. I might take a break from that this evening to spin a bit. Hope this post finds you all well and weaverly. Even though I have not been posting much I love reading everything you are posting. You are all so inspirational. Weave on!

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Sat, 12/24/2016 - 02:42

Queezle

I've been feeling bad about not weaving at all this month.  The time between thanksgiving and christmas turns out to be way too busy.  But your idea of new warps for the new year is a very nice one.  I at least want to get my towel warp down to where I am working on the last one.  I'm nearly done with towel #3, and just checked - I planned for five towels.  Thanks for the inspiration.

Sat, 12/24/2016 - 04:12

sally orgren

to curl up next to something that smells a bit woodsy and work on some slow cloth?

 

 

Sat, 12/24/2016 - 05:22

Queezle

... except for the anchovy aroma wafting from the kitchen.

Endorf - thanks - I got towel #3 woven up tonight (5-towel warp)!  And I remembered why I had not woven - I was busy sewing handwoven fabric into Christmas gifts.  So I don't feel so bad.  That said, making sure I can get another project onto one of my (non-band) looms in January is a worthy goal. 

Mon, 12/26/2016 - 04:14

Queezle

I think we got 14 inches of snow today - its a lot!  I hope you all are having a great holiday.  I am struggling a bit to get my band loom going, but thats because I keep looking things up (texsolv heddles - not sure if I love them or hate them).  Got a bit of weaving done this morning (endorph - I'm determined to get the towel warp well into the last towel before the new year - thank you again for your inspiration). 

Mon, 12/26/2016 - 09:09

10ashus

I wove 6 inches today. Like a small tornado, threads were flying as I whipped those rags across, under, and through the warp. Well...a slight exaggeration. I do everything at turtle speed nowadays. But it was super turtle speed.

Towards the end of 6 inches, my twining was getting better. I had to watch instructions again and again about reversing direction at the end of the row This is my favorite weaving method, so far. Rag rug weaving is easy on the hands and the budget. Plus, fulfills my desire for donation ideas.

First rag rug after 6 in

Mon, 12/26/2016 - 17:25

Queezle

That looks awesome, 10.  There is a book about twining by Bobby Irwin, have you seen that?  My grandmother lived her adult life in Vancouver BC, and was a patron of the arts, and befriended and supported painters and First Nation artists.  Her collection (Mary Sieburth, donated to the Royal BC Museum, Victoria) contains many early twinned rugs that Bobby Irwin used in her studies that led to her book. 

So I enthusiastically applaud your twining.

Tue, 12/27/2016 - 12:55

10ashus

I ordered one of her books yesterday. I did not realize the Vancouver connection. I am hoping for a trip in 2017 to see a friend in Nainamo. The museum will be a must-see. Your grandmother must have been a remarkable woman.

 

Tue, 12/27/2016 - 13:29

10ashus

Has anyone else seen this web site alert message when posting the past few days? I am checking to see if it is effecting everyone or just me.

Warning: Table '.../watchdog' is marked as crashed...

Tue, 12/27/2016 - 14:45

Queezle

I have also seen messages about part of this web site crashing.  It would be good to hear from Oli and Erica - but the parts of this site that work for me do not seem to be further impaired.

Tue, 12/27/2016 - 17:27

SusanBH

Yes, I've seen that message (those messages) too.  I hope the newly revamped site is not too far in the future!

 

Tue, 12/27/2016 - 18:08

Mainetrink

Erica I too am recovering from an ACL/MCL bruised femur and tibia injury.  No surgery (I am considerably older I suspect) but lots of PT trying to get it stable and pain free- not there yet. Each week I can treadle a little longer.

I was a weaver back in the early 70's (my mother earth news period). I have a passion for barn looms.  I sold all I had in the 80's, except for my original one,  when as the mother of three small children I simply had no money or time to weave. Fast forward thirty six years and I am newly retired.  I have collected looms as I have gone along, always in storage, BUT within the next two months will have two dedicated loom rooms.  One for the largest of the barn looms and the second for the smaller looms I have acquired. I currently have two looms in the process of being warped- the rest are still in storage until the space becomes available.

 I found a group of weavers in the mid-coast are of Maine, and they surely help me reacquaint myself with the basics of weaving that I have forgotten.

My greatest gift (besides the biggest of the barn looms that my husband got me for Christmas) was a stash of yarn that came into my local Salvation Army.  I offered them a flat amount for the huge hospital-sized laundry cart filled with cones- some still with the plastic bags over them.  Now I have all the yarn I need for projects- and if I make a mistake and end up with a tangle of yarn I can throw it out without agonizing over the money I spent at Halycon, or Mannings (I am dating myself now).

I look forward to reading your posts, getting to know you all and seeing your projects!

 

Kathi

 

Tue, 12/27/2016 - 18:21

Queezle

Wow - space, looms, yarn, and time to weave!  You've got it all! 

This is a small but very supportive community.  I re-entered the weaving world in 2013, after taking ~ 16 years off for child raising and career building.  As my children have needed less of my time, I've re-devoted myself to my looms, and was so pleased to discover this web site.  Support and encouragement are good for the soul, as well as fueling the desire to weave more, and weave better.  I feel that my own personal weaving has grown quite a bit, and much of that growth came from feeling a part of a larger community.

I bet your 2017 weaving is extrordinary.

Oh and I, too, remember the days of the whole earth catalog and mother earth news!

Wed, 12/28/2016 - 02:12

10ashus

Grand total woven = 10 inches. The planned rug length is 32 inches. How delightful watching it grow. 

The looms, methods, projects, and studies are diverse here on weavolution. Kathi, I look forward to seeing your name in the comments and projects.

Wed, 12/28/2016 - 16:38

Queezle

I was inspired by Endorph's goal of clean looms, new warps, for the new year.  I am not that ambitious, but my own interpretation of this goal is to get the on-loom projects toward the end. 

My mighty wolf has a 6-yard warp (that is long for me) threaded for Bateman's Boulevard weave, and over the past two days, I've nearly finished the project.  I am on my last towel, and then will have enough warp left to - of course - make some fabric for a couple zippered pouches. 

Years ago, I made some poor color/weave choices using space dyed yarns, and have avoided these cones of yarn ever since.  I decided to revisit this yarn, as I discovered a blue-eggplant-reddish (with a bit of regretable green) which seemed possibly good for this project.  Here is a snippet of the weaving - I hope it behaves well upon wet finishing.  

What are all of you doing to prepare for the new year?

Wed, 12/28/2016 - 16:39

10ashus

Whether you are feeling nostalgic or want to explore the iconic magazine, it is not too late. Clicking buttons on electronic devices gets information fast, but turning pages can be very satisfying too.  http://www.motherearthnews.com

A book from their store, Back To Basics, includes dye your own wool with plant pigments and make a loom and weave a rag rug.

https://www.motherearthnews.com/store/product/back-to-basics-a-complete-guide-to-traditional-skills

 

Thu, 12/29/2016 - 02:10

LindaHahn

I am also seeing this, would like to hear from Oli and Erica, and have been able to access what I want.

Thu, 12/29/2016 - 13:06

endorph

and getting them re-warped is not going well. I still have a few days before the end of the year so there is still hope. It would help if I didn't have to work! So sad when work gets in the way of fun. I did get some weaving done on Monday so that was a help. I should be able to get the RH warped easy peasy once I decide on what I want to do. . . . I am thinking something Saori style to use up some stash yarns. I want to put the color challenge towels on the mighty wolf. . .

Thu, 12/29/2016 - 13:30

Queezle

Endorph, I feel your pain.  Typically I do work every day over the break, but I've decided to stay home with my kids. Soon enough they either won't be home for the holidays, or will stay for only a few days, so trying to savor the time.

The boulevard weave is off the loom.  Five dish towels, all over sized, though I failed to match the woven pattern on the two ends of one of them.  Now I have a prematurely naked loom!  My guild has a crackle challenge going, and I am thinking of warping up a small-ish crackle warp for play, maybe make a shopping bag with matching band! 

Fri, 12/30/2016 - 02:46

10ashus

Fixes coming soon, I am certain. I read on another discussion where our generous hosts are on vacation and Erika ended up with an injury while on skis. Recovering from surgery -ACL and Meniscus.

What are you trying to view and getting stopped. Maybe someone here can help.

Fri, 12/30/2016 - 19:39

Oli J

I believe I have sorted this problem. Please let me know if you all are still seeing this. I have not seen it recently. 

 

Fri, 12/30/2016 - 19:46

Queezle

Thanks for looking, I've sort-of stopped posting because of this issue.
EDITED to add: no crash  upon posting!

What are all your weaving goals for 2017?

I think we will get our color reminder soon - to that, I will add that I will weave bands, something using a new fiber, something using a new weave structure, and continue to push my sewing with handwoven.

Happy new year, y'all!

Sat, 12/31/2016 - 11:33

10ashus

...All is right in Weavolution World once more. Hope you enjoyed the vacation (except for the accident.)

2017 goals? Twining rags. I am half way with my rag rug. I love doing it. Using the rigid heddle, I was fascinated by the result, manipulating color or threading techniques to produce effects. With the twining of rags, I enjoy the process and the results. Today I received the Bobbie Irwin book in the mail. Wow. Lots to explore - different twists; color patterns; motifs; shaping rectanges, ovals, bowls, boxes, napkin rings.

 

Sat, 12/31/2016 - 20:29

ShawnC

Healing vibes, Erica and Mainetrink! May the new year bring you all lots of time, energy and weaving health.

Still weaving and winding warp, but wanted to post a photo of this lovely old loom a friend picked up for me in Wi. I will be happy to get it home. I think it looks Norwegian. Some interesting carving that I don't have photos of yet. Can hardly wait to get it home and warped. But will have to wait for warmer/safer traveling weather.

Sun, 01/01/2017 - 00:28

sally orgren

Saw vintage, Amana woolen fabric in Iowa:

And then enjoyed the beautiful jacquard woven patterns of Pendleton, in Oregon:

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