Hi!

I'm Franco Rios from Sacramento. I have been weaving for the last couple years. I also like to spin.

I'm interested in seeing more info about backstrap loom weaving.

Have a good day!

My blog Franco's Fiber Adventure

http://francosfiberadventure.blogspot.com/

Comments

Thu, 07/02/2009 - 02:15

bolivian warmi

Hi Colleen and welcome to the forum,

I have learned many kinds of weaving techniques on  backstrap, ground looms and vertical looms here in Bolivia where I live and also in Peru and Ecuador. I also have the book you mention ''Double-Woven Treasures of Old Peru''. It's fabulous. I am sure that i will be able to help you weave something from there and we can all help with setting up your loom. I have a project on my loom right now and my next one will be the balanced double cloth on page 52. I have not seen anyone here who still practices this technique although I have been told that the Huichol in Mexico do.

I have kept detailed notebooks of the techniques I have learned with step- by- step photos which I can upload here when needed. Is there any particular project that you are interested in and which I can help you with? It is indeed a good idea to start with narrow pieces and there are many ideas for those in the Cahlander book.

Are you able to upload photos of your backstrap and loom to the other ''getting started'' thread?.  We would love to see them.

Laverne

 

Thu, 07/02/2009 - 02:03

Virag (not verified)

Could I ask what you are reading about Ladahk and Nepal?  I'm very interested in Central Asian weaving and have been working to learn how to use a ground loom and trying to learn to weave yurt bands.  I found a video of a Mongolian man weaving on a backstrap loom  just yesterday, tied to the side of his yurt.  I'm rabidly interested in Central Asian weaving.  Thansk, Virag:>

Thu, 07/02/2009 - 20:03

davasdu (not verified)

hello,

im jess, i live in cornwall and am actually a spinner, braider (mainly sling braiding at the moment) and learner tablet weaver. i stumbled across backstrap looms on ravelry and realy fancy having a go. large static looms have never realy apealed to me (thus the tablet weaving) , i prefer the simplicity and  portability of something that can be packed away and carried very eaily (im a spindle spinner if you havent alredy guessed).

 

ps. i sould probubly mention that im dyslexic , and therefore my spelling should be taken with a pich of salt.

Thu, 07/02/2009 - 21:11

bolivian warmi

Hi Jess,

Welcome to the group.I learned sling braiding in Peru many years ago and have a small collection of slings from Peru and Bolivia. Are you using Adele Cahlander's book or did you learn from someone over there in Cornwall or in another country?

On our ''getting started in backstrap weaving'' thread you will see photos and links posted by members to help you put together a basic loom.

I always travel with my loom rolled up in my daypack,a drop spindle and a portable warping board.

Hope you will get inspired here to start backstrap weaving.

Laverne

 

 

 

Fri, 07/03/2009 - 01:04

Caroline (not verified)

hi Jess, I'm a spindler too. I like getting really close to the fibres and feel them  slip through my fingers as they become yarn. I'm probably as fast on a spindle now as I am on a wheel. My first attempt at weaving was using cards - in a backtrap loom. I haven't done it for many years, but I have a large pergola out the back that begs to be used in summer. I'm an Aussie so its wet and miserable here at the moment.

Virag, the book I'm reading about Ladakh is called  "Living Fabric weaving among the Nomads of Ladakh Himalaya" by Monisha Ahmed. I got it through amazon second-hand. The other little booklet I have is a monograph by Susie Dunsmore called "the Nettle in Nepal". This can only be obtained in the UK via WH Smith booksellers, and I'm lucky, I still have family there.

 

Fri, 07/03/2009 - 01:44

Virag (not verified)

Thank you very much.  I just ordered it off Amazon for eight dollars and am looking forward to reading it:>.  I actually have an uncle in England who's traveling home this summer so I will email him tomorrow and see if he can obtain the Dunsmore book for me...maybe I'll get very lucky:>.  Thank you for this information!

Fri, 07/03/2009 - 15:26

davasdu (not verified)

i learned sping braiding from a very nice chap i met when i joined the local WSD group . he also recommended cahlanders book, and i also managed to get my hands on a copy of owens one. cant find a supplyer for taka's book though, if you know of one in the uk (i can only find them in the US, very annoying) please say. 

 

caroline, ive tried a wheel but couldnt get on with it (i wish i could spin as fast as one though). i learnt to spin by making weaving yarn (actually a good thing, as overtwist, which i was prone to, wasnt a problem.) i would never give up the ability to go for a walk with my spinning gear and just plonk myself down and spin wherever i want. veyr relaxing.

Fri, 07/03/2009 - 19:47

davasdu (not verified)

i learned sping braiding from a chap i met at the local WSD guild. he recommended cahlanders book, i also have a copy of owens but cant get my hands on Tada's (if any one knows of a supplier in the UK, please say as i can only find US suppliers.)

caroline, i love to spin, though couldnt get on with a wheel (id love to spin as fast as one  though). i learnt to spin by making weaving yarn. probubly a good thing as i had a tednsancy to put too much twist in. im trying to master the subtile art of knittable singles at the moment. i love the freedome of taking my spinning kit for a walk and just setting down whereever i like to spin, wouldnt trade that for anything.

Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:41

bolivian warmi

Thanks Jess. Could you give me the names of the Owen and Taka books? I would love to get them. Thanks, Laverne

Fri, 07/03/2009 - 20:15

davasdu (not verified)

Roderick Owen's book has gone by two different names (no idear why)

Braids; 250 patterns from japan, peru and beyond (this seems to be the name of the most recent reprint)

but it also goes by "the big book of sling and rope braids"

i found this book a bit tricky to find in the uk, but it seems to be avalable from america more easily.

Makiko Tada's book "comprehensive treatise on braids ii; andean braids" (wich i would dearly like to get my hands on) seems only to be avalble from several sources (see link below) and is in japanese with an english intro but aparently the diagrams are rather self explanitory.

www.texte.co.jp/makiko/book.html

there are a couple other papers and bits ive run across on the subject, but they seem to be either so old they are practically unusable (before sling braiding was widely understood) or so obscure that they are probubly going to be impossible to get your hands on. the most promosingfollow,  there are several others in the back of cahlanders book but im not going to write them all out now (if your interested i'll pm them to you).

"Cloth, the Andean art" by Ed Franquemont

"sling braids in the macosani area of peru" by elayne zorn

 

Mon, 07/06/2009 - 21:08

Virag (not verified)

Hi, I'm a felter, spinner, and beginner weaver. I enjoy tablet weaving, inkle, rigid heddle, tapestry, and cut pile weaving and so far plainweave on my 4 shaft loom.   I'm rabidly interested in Central Asian weaving styles which has caused me to start making ground looms to experiment with---backstrap looms on stakes:>.  I'm struggling to learn how to use the backstrap right now and very appreciative of the info and help Laverne has given me.  Right now I have a small backstrap loom tied to my 4 shaft loom and am working on getting the tension right to open and close sheds.  My next project will be a pebbleweave strap on it.  I'm currently practicing the technique on my inkle loom but with the shed set up like a simple backstrap loom ...

www.ladyvirag.wordpress.com

I'm really looking forward to learning a lot more about weaving on the backstrap loom and the various hybrid types of these looms:>.

Tue, 07/07/2009 - 22:29

mandolinchick (not verified)

Hi all!

    I've been backstrap weaving for a few months but am very much a novice. I like to make hair bands and mandolin straps from yarn. I also have an inkle loom but need to get a bok so I fully understand how to use it-(got it to make more detailed  mandolin straps) I also am learning how to spin using a drop spindle. I play Irish,medieval & ren styles on mandolin,along with some old time fiddle tunes. Looking foward to getting to know everybody!

Wed, 07/08/2009 - 04:00

bolivian warmi

Hi Sherrie,

Do you have any photos of your pieces to post here? We'd love to see them and the loom you are using too.

Laverne

 

 

Tue, 07/14/2009 - 02:07

CarolVentura (not verified)

I was wrong! I just received the following from Jean Howe of Threads of Life, who says, "Yes the feet up against the forward brace of the loom is critical as it is what gives the tension in the loom. She actually adjusts her tension by moving forward or backwards to release the tension at the strap around her back."

Fri, 07/17/2009 - 15:51

Wanderingskopos (not verified)

Hi all,

I'm Reetta and I've just started weaving - as a kid I played around a bit with a rigid heddle and a type of backstrap band weaving loom, but haven't done much since then. I knit, crochet and now also spin and I've always been interested in weaving, but there hasn't been space or time for a loom!

Lately on Ravelry (my screen name is Wanderingskopos there, too) weaving-related things have kept popping up, one thing led to another and I realised that while a floor loom won't work, a backstrap loom could be rigged up very easily from a few sticks and a bit of string. A couple of days ago I did just that and warped up for a narrow band! It's a lot of fun, exactly as I remember it from my childhood attempts, and I'm looking forward to learning more.

Sat, 07/18/2009 - 17:46

daisey27 (not verified)

Hi My name is Karina I live in the UK. I am so far not a weaver, but am aiming to change that.  I would love to learn how to make my own backstrap loom and then learn how to use it.  I usually knit and have just recently learn to crochet. i also have a spinning wheel but so far have not learnt how to use it.  My 3 year old daughter keeps interferring with it when it is out so will try again when she goes to playgroup everyday starting September.

Sat, 07/18/2009 - 17:56

bolivian warmi

Hi and welcome to both Karina and Reetta.

Reetta, thanks for all the links you posted to the ''links thread''- a great opportunity to see weaving from your part of the world. My mission now is to track down that book.

Karina,hopefully the things that members have posted so far on the ''getting started'', ''warping'' and ''heddling devies'' threads will enable you to buid and set up your own backstrap loom. If not, there are plenty of people here willing and able to answer your questions.

Laverne

 

Sun, 07/19/2009 - 11:30

jj50 (not verified)

Hi everyone, I have a long-time interest in learning backstrap weaving, but don't have a backstrap loom yet. Last week we had some guests from the Association of Andean Artisans, traditional Quechua and Ayamara weavers from the highlands of central Bolivia at the MN Weavers Guild giving a demonstration and presentation. They inspired me to start thinkng about backstrap weaving again.  I have Rachel Brown's book and Double Weave of Peru. Laverne, your photos are wonderful! Thanks for sharing them. I'd love to go to S.America and learn from the masters.

Jan 

Sun, 07/19/2009 - 13:58

bolivian warmi

Hi jan,

Wonderful that the Bolivian weavers went to visit you guys. Did you take photos? Can we see one or two-you can post here.

Do read the tips here and try and put a loom together. There are four members that I know of that have that ''Double Woven Treasures of Old Peru'' book  and maybe we can have a weave-along at some stage picking a project from that book. Another excellent book is 'The Art of Bolivian Highland Weaving''also by Adele Cahlander.

Laverne

Mon, 07/20/2009 - 10:05

jj50 (not verified)

HI Laverne, Sorry I din't take pictures. I wish I would have.

I have looked at "The Art of Bolivian Highland Weaving". It is on my wish list. :~)

Jan

Mon, 07/20/2009 - 15:46

francorios (not verified)

Sling braiding?

I probably should not ask because I need another project like a bug needs another squirt of Black Flag insecticide.

But what is sling braiding?

Have a good day!

Franco Rios

 

Mon, 07/20/2009 - 15:48

Bonnie Datta (not verified)

Hi Everyone.  I just joined this group and having read all of the introductions I'm really glad I did.  I have done tablet weaving and Navajo style tapestries, but not on a backstrap loom.  I'm mostly interested because I love the primitive practicality of these simple weaving arrangements.  I also love the textiles made on them.

Bonnie.

 

Mon, 07/20/2009 - 17:30

bolivian warmi

I think I 'll start a new topic for getting suggestions for a weave-along some time in the next months. Hopefully that will get some folks excited about putting a loom together.

Laverne

Mon, 07/20/2009 - 20:54

BAFolklorist (not verified)

I am a spinner, weaver, fish net maker, basket weaver, knitter among sundry crafts.  I went to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 2007 when the Mekong river region was presented and there were many extraordinary weavers there.  Some were backstrap weavers and I became fascinated with them.  I don't have one and haven't woven on one but am excited to learn and connect with others who do weave on them.

Tue, 07/21/2009 - 03:22

bolivian warmi

Hi and welcome. Did you happen to take pictures of the Mekong River weavers?-would love to see them.

There are lots of tips here on how to put a basic backstrap loom together if you'd like to try and if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Laverne

Tue, 07/21/2009 - 22:11

Toady (not verified)

Hi, my name is Emma and I'm a wanna-be weaver. The lovely Laverne pushed me in this direction from another website and I thought I'd join up.

I'm from the east  coast of Australia, 26 years old and am currently studying Agriculture at a college a few hours from my home town. I spin wool and crochet and although weaving has also interested me I've just never had the time or money to go and buy a loom (or at the moment the space!), so when I saw the idea of Backstrap weaving I though "This might just be what I'm looking for!". So after cruising around several websites I went out and got myself some 3/4 inch dowel and cut it into a bunch of foot long pieces and picked up some cheap rope.

Look forward to chatting with you all and picking up suggestions etc.

Em

Tue, 07/21/2009 - 23:14

Caroline (not verified)

hi Emma, I'm Caroline, in Adelaide, just so you know you're not a lone Aussie! This is a lovely bunch of people, and a pretty active forum, so don't be afraid of asking questions! I learned to weave on a backstrap loom, and am coming back to it after a gap of too many years.

Try and get hold of Rachel Brown's book: The Weaving Spinning and Dyeing Book. It is in the public library system, otherwise there is a second -hand copy on ebay au for $20.00. That is an excellent book to start off with! Her explanations are good and the diagrams are excellent, and she has interesting projects. The other books mentioned here are very good, but far more heavy going, so not ideal for a newbie. They are also hideously expensive ( the Cahlender is over $100.00), unless you can find a cheap copy at Amazon.

Wed, 07/22/2009 - 03:30

francorios (not verified)

Pardon me. I just realized I made an imcomplete posting at the beginning of this thread.

I'm Franco Rios from Sacramento. CALIFORNIA USA, I guess I assumed you all would know which city of Sacramento I live in.

I have been weaving for the last couple years. I also like to spin. I tend lean toward primitive fiber tools. I'm interested in seeing more info about backstrap loom weaving. I've finished one piece and am planning the next one to start soon.

Have a good day!

Franco Rios

My blog is Franco's Fiber Adventure

http://francosfiberadventure.blogspot.com/

Sun, 07/26/2009 - 03:00

seaphish (not verified)

Hello,

My name is Carolyn.  I have done a little backstrap weaving.  Mostly inkle style straps and and 2 simple scarves.  I am really interested in learning new patterning techniques.

I am going to go look at the recommended books section next.

This group seems really well organized and energetic, I am looking forward to learning from everyone!

Carolyn

Sun, 07/26/2009 - 03:20

bolivian warmi

Hi Carolyn and welcome,

Do you use a rigid heddle on your backstrap loom or do you use string heddles?

We are going to do a weave-along as soon as a couple of  new backstrap weaving members are up and running with their looms. We hope to do plain weave for ''never-evers '' and patterning for those with experience. If you have any ideas or suggestions we would love to hear from you on the weave-along thread.

Laverne

Sun, 07/26/2009 - 14:44

seaphish (not verified)

Hi Laverne,

I use rigid heddles, but would be interested in learning more about string heddles.  Do you make your own as in an inkle loom? 

My husband and I worked out a nifty tensioning device for my 16" rh which allows me to weave long, wide (relative to an inkle strap) pieces and roll them up as I go.  It also allows me to spread out the warps so that I can weave a balanced weave.  Sort of like a simple rigid heddle loom where my body and a tree trunk make up the frame of the loom.

The piece in your photo is beautiful.  I would love to hear more about how you learned to make such intricate and beautifully designed work. 

I think the weave along is a great idea.  I belong to another group where the list mom and a couple of other key people chose a pattern and everyone is weaving something (or several somethings) in that pattern.  People apply challenges to themselves at their level.  Since I am a relatively new weaver, I chose to make a scarf for my first project, others are making garments or designing the pattern into something far more elaborate and individual.

I like the idea of having two levels to the wal since some folks will be ready for and interested in patterns and some will not, but I think it would be a good idea for the different levels to be tied together somehow. A color scheme or a fiber choice maybe?  That way everyone can help everyone else.  Also, an album of weavings with common qualities would be wonderful!

Thanks for putting this list together and for your warm welcome!

Carolyn

Sun, 07/26/2009 - 15:01

bolivian warmi

Wonderful Carolyn!

I think you are the only one here who has actually participated in a weave-along so you input is much appreciated.

We are thinking of doing a double weave band with a pick-up pattern for the experienced backstrap weavers. This is one of the easiest pick-ups of all those I have learned here in South America and you can make the design as simple or as complex as you like. As for the never-evers your suggestions would be welcome. That's an interesting idea to tie the two groups together.

I have yet to try a balanced weave on my backstrap loom but it is high on my list-a double balanced weave that I have in a book-an ancient Peruvian technique so I will do it with string heddles. I think it will be a challenge keeping the warps spread consistently.

I use continuous string heddles like those pictured on the ''heddling device'' page. Both Franco and Caroline have posted pics. I have a slightly different system for winding mine-I think a posted a link to my Flikr page for that- but you will get the idea from those pics.

Please feel free to post a photo of your scarf at the Members' Gallery. I am feeling lonely over there!! I t would be great to see your loom too and the system that your husband made-at the gallery or on the ''getting started'' page. Let me know if you need help with posting pics.

Laverne

 

Wed, 07/29/2009 - 23:48

cookie48 (not verified)

Hi, my name is Andrea D Shuman, but I go by the nickname Cookie. I have a 4 Harnest table loom on a stand so it looks more like a floor loom.  About 4 rigid heddle loom, a couple of inkle looms and several small looms and looms you do continuous weaving on.

I did but together some dowels that I carved the ends on for a backstrap loom, and although I found a book that shows how to  start weaving and do different pick up designs.

 

 

Thu, 07/30/2009 - 00:30

Caroline (not verified)

Hi Cookie, welcome! Your loom collection sounds a bit like mine, hehe! I think they breed in the dark, lol! We will be having a weave-a-long shortly, organised by Laverne (Bolivian Warmi). At the moment we are waiting for people who are away, or who are waiting on books, so its not starting immediately. It should be fun.

If you think there is a shortage of pre-loved backstrap weaving books in the usual bookshops, you could be right! Several of us have been scouring Amazon and Ebay to see what we can pick up! We do have a thread for links, and another one for books, so you are welcome to browse, and add your own links and reading suggestions. Laverne is also very knowledgeable and is on here most days, and you will find everyone friendly and helpful so please feel free to ask any questions, as someone will have a solution, or have done exactly the same thing.

I'm an Australian, which is why I operate on a different time system to other weavers, but we have members from all around the world, which is great!

Thu, 07/30/2009 - 03:14

cookie48 (not verified)

Thanks for welcoming to this Backstrap Group.  I'm still learning my way around Weavolution.  The problem I'm having now is posting photos of project I've done that I would like to show.  I have the description of the project, but no photo to show for it and I have photos in my hard drive, but for some strange reason, this program is not accepting my uploads. Very frustrating.

 

Cookie

Thu, 07/30/2009 - 03:21

Caroline (not verified)

This is a problem we are all having - the upload  has just been updated, and we are all re-learning how to do it, grrrr. If you have a look at the Home page, there is a description of how to do it  thats just been put out. I haven't had a chance to try it yet. Good luck!

Thu, 08/06/2009 - 00:24

Laell (not verified)

Hi,

My name is Ezara and I recently learned the very basics of backstrap weaving from Abby Franquemont.  While I have years to go before I could even consider myself an adequate weaver, I loved learning this weaving method and hope to continue learning and improving.

Thu, 08/06/2009 - 02:16

francorios (not verified)

Welcome to the obsession.

Have a good day!

Thu, 08/06/2009 - 02:46

bolivian warmi

Hi Ezara,

We heard about Abby's workshop from Kath who is also in this group. It sounded like a wonderful class. I know that Kath has been busy at home finishing her bands. How about you? It would be great if you could post pictures of them on the Members' Gallery page. We saw some pictures that Beth took during the workshop and Abby posted pics of the prepared bands over at Ravelry. Did you happen to take any photos during the workshop too?

Hope that you will be joining our weave-along which will be starting soon-in about a week I would say.

Laverne

Thu, 08/06/2009 - 03:18

francorios (not verified)

I think this is the link to the blog

http://threesheeps.blogspot.com/2009/07/this-past-week-was-veryveryvery-busy.html

Have a good day!

Mon, 08/10/2009 - 19:09

thelmaweaves

Hi, I'm Sharon from Newark, Delaware, weaving for 13 years.  I really love South and Central American weaving.

Several years ago I purchased on ebay the Nilus LeClerc Maya loom which is a backstrap loom and has a rigid heddle.  I also purchased all the dowels needed to make a traditional backstrap loom.  I haven't used the Maya or made the backstrap loom yet. I was planning to start in October when we go to Florida for the winter.  This group is a great opportunity for me to learn before I jump right in.

The books I've read on the subject, which are in my personal library, include: Peru-Textiles Unlimited Part II, Latin American Brocades-Supplementary Weft Techniques, Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands, Bolivian Tubular Edging and Andean Crossed-Warp Techniques (decorative edging and joining technique for finished backstrap weaving), Backstrap Weaving, Backstrap Weaving in Mesoamerica, and Weaving on a Backstrap Loom.  A great video which I keep at hand is Tubular Woven Finishes-Backstrap Loom Techniques, by Jacquetta Nisbet.  As you can see, I love books!

Aside from trying different and unusual weave structures, I also enjoy spinning, knitting and sewing.  One of my "treasures" is a $1.00 Florida thrift shop find. It's an actual backstrap woven piece, (about 12 x 15 inches) still on the hand carved dowels, with heddles in place.  I believe it's a child's practice piece.

 

Mon, 08/10/2009 - 20:09

bolivian warmi

Hi Sharon,

Welcome to the group!

I am a book lover too and am always adding to my South American collection. I think I have all those that you mention except the Mesoamerica one. If the ''Backstrap Weaving'' one you mention is the one by taber and Anderson, then that is the perfect ''how-to'' one to get started on. I am interested to hear more about that video as I love the tubular woven finishes. I learned one with my teacher in Potosi and I have doe a lot of the crsossed warp bands from the book you mention above too-wonderfuly clear instructions but I have not met anyone yet here in Bolivia who can show me that.

we have a trhread just for book recommendations if you would like to list any of yours there-easier for folks to find.

And what about your thrift shop treasure? Do you know where it is from? Maybe you can post a picture here and we can try to identify it.

I hope you find lots of useful information here and please ask all the questions you like. Would love to see you up and running with your backstrap loom by October!

Laverne

PS We have a thread called ''getting started in backstrap weaving''. I would love it if you posted a photo of your LeClerc loom there. We  have a lot about home made looms there but it would be nice to see what is available ready-made.

 

 

 

 

Mon, 08/10/2009 - 20:51

thelmaweaves

Hi Laverne,

Yes, my book on Backstrap weaving is the one by Taber and Anderson.  I also have the one by Cahlander, Handwoven Treasures from Peru (I think that's the title).  The video I mentioned is available from Yarn Barn in Kansas.  It is fantastic for learning the crossed warp bands.  Of course I've never done one, but the way it is presented is clear and concise.  I just haven't had the uninterrupted time to "sit and learn."

When we get to Florida I will definitely post a photo of my handwoven "treasure" .  I am almost positive it is from Guatemala. There is a large population of Guatemalan people in the town.  I also just recently  purchased on ebay, a large envelope full of Guatemalan embroidery patterns, which could also be used for pick-up patterns in weaving.  I can't wait to get started! 

I will try to get my Maya loom photo posted soon.  I'm not sure if it is made anymore by LeClerc.

Sharon

Thu, 08/13/2009 - 17:42

AFrayedKnotter (not verified)

Hi, I'm Layne,

 

I made my backstrap loom out of stuff hanging about in my craft room/studio.  It's primative, to say the least but it gives me an idea of how they work.  I made a rigid heddle for it - only 25 warp threads wide but like I said, it was a learning process - from a piece of craft wood I got for less than a dollar at Michaels.  The rest of it is basically scrap wood I had left over from other projects.  Right now it's warped with peaches & cream and the weft is the same fiber, just a different color.  The pattern is a simple twill, I haven't gotten brave enough to try anything more complicated yet since I'm still perfecting the loom itself.  The whole thing cost me hmmmmm maybe $5.00, but like I said, it was all stuff I had on hand.

 

Layne

Thu, 08/13/2009 - 17:55

bolivian warmi

Hello Layne,

welcome to the group. I Hope you have had a chance to look around on the other threads in this group. Then you will see that Franco made his own loom at super low cost too-you may have even outdone him in the low cost department!

We have a members' gallery thread where you can post your finished projects or those in progress. As you are already warped up, it would be great to see a photo of your loom and warp and others of your work as it grows on the loom. It will inspire others who are also getting their sticks and bits and pieces together.

Laverne

 

 

 

 

Thu, 08/13/2009 - 18:33

francorios (not verified)

Hi Layne,

I have my 16inch backstrap warped up with Peaches & Cream white and will use Sugar and Creme in "Hot" colors for stripes. I'm making a hand towel/dishtowel. I like using the backstrap because I can weave with finished edges on all four sides.

I'll post pictures in the next couple of days.

How did you make your rigid heddle?

I'm using a string heddle stick.

Have a good day!

Fri, 09/11/2009 - 17:38

eglantine (not verified)

 Hi I'm Beth from Michigan (not the Spinning Loft Beth, another one :-))  I'm hoping to start weaving on a backstrap loom fairly soon.

Fri, 09/11/2009 - 17:48

francorios (not verified)

Welcome to the group!

What kind of loom are you weaving on now?

Have a good day!

Fri, 09/11/2009 - 23:48

Caroline (not verified)

Hi not-the-spinning-loft Beth, and welcome! We are a very cosmopolitan lot here, with group members from around the world, so there is probably someone around 24/24. I'm in Australia so its breakfast time for me!

We have all sorts of info on setting up looms and getting started, so if you need to know anything, feel free to ask. There are not very many instruction books around so we teach each other. Franco's blog is a good place to start. And feel free to use the Weavo PM system too; you will find everyone here happy to help get you off and running in your new addiction..........er, new hobby, lol!

Off for my second cuppa!

Mon, 09/21/2009 - 18:54

cdymit (not verified)

Hello -

My name is Carolyn and I live in Illinois not too far from Chicago.  I have become aware of backstrap weaving and really want to give it a try.  I've done just a bit of weaving on my 8 harness Baby Wolf.  I enjoy it all except for the darned warping.  I'm hoping to learn more from all of you.

Group Audience
Backstrap weaving