Hi there -
I have been weaving Navajo for 5 years. It was the first weaving I had done in 50+ years (since I made pot holders out of cotton loops as a child). Spider Woman and Navajo weaving have introduced me to a new chapter of my life. So far, I have only woven wall hangings - the largest is 20 x 30 inches and I really like weaving small rugs. I have completed 21. I've considered eventually weaving rugs for purses and bags by adding Inkle or backstrap bands.
My designs aren't what I would call "traditional" Navajo but I do keep an element of symmetry. I am passionate about using color. The most exciting designs for me are the ones that I create as I weave with little pre-planning.
I live in a very rural area in northern CA where all my yarn, tools etc. must be ordered - mostly by Internet. My husband has made my looms, some of my battens and my shed sticks out of scrap lumber. I would be interested in any good sources of wool warp and weft yarn for Navajo weaving. I am mostly looking for a variety of color in weft.
Thanks for being here.
J -