Happy May! Yet another busy and productive month has come and gone and it is time for a new thread. Everyone has had such a busy and varied spring. Looking forward to what will happen this month. Be creative, be supportive and weave on! Tina

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Wed, 05/01/2013 - 13:10

sally orgren

John Mullarkey is going to be speaking at our guild meeting tonight, then he is doing a 2 day tablet workshop tomorrow thru Friday. But of course, I assumed I would be in MN this week for work and did not sign up. (At least I get to attend his lecture!)

I better check the refreshment list in the newsletter, and make sure I wasn't supposed to bring something...

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 13:39

Artistry

New month = new Tapestry diary . This month I'm going to study color fades. Probably in rectanagles. Should be fun and a lot less time consuming than the flowers. I still need to finish the Stagazer, almost done with that. So today I warp up my other tapestry loom and start May! I'll be doing them side by side:) Still haven't a project in mind until the fall when I do the baby blankets( for that I want the 16S wider loom and we go away in the summer) I do have a baby wolf 8S at the summer house, so maybe I'll do some designing, that sounds like fun:) Will be doing an Indigo vat this summer, all organic!, for the baby blankets! And of course there's the tapestry, I will get a tapestry going, gotta do that:) Yes, Sally enjoy the lecture, and do check the refreshment list! Our Guild takes food and such very seriously:) half the fun! Do have a good time!
Wed, 05/01/2013 - 14:20

jammies92065 (not verified)

I just discovered Weavolution!! Wow so much to look at and learn. I have been weaving about 2 years. My favorite so far is weaving rugs. I have made 5 rugs and also some dishcloths. I am learning to make clothes out of my weaving from a lady that weaves for a living. She makes beautiful scarfs, shawls, jackets, skirts and lots of other creative uses of woven fabric. I only wish I had that vision. I hurt my knee and had to have surgery so haven't been able to weave. so frustating! I did an American flag on a little loom I have. Now am getting ready to warp one of my ridged heddle looms. I have a big Gilmore floor loom and it is all warped and waiting for my knee to heal so I can make yet another rug. So happy I found this site!

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 15:08

sally orgren

Cathie,

Want to join me in studying Paul Klee? ;-) When I saw this painting of his, I was thinking of trying to emulate it with the Theo Moorman technique. The thought is still intimidating, and I did not even consider tapestry!

P.S. They are only to the M's on refreshment list, so I probably won't pop up until September/October, as we break for the summer months.

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 16:24

endorph

Jammies92065 - glad to have you in our little group! Tina
Wed, 05/01/2013 - 17:26

ryashani (not verified)

I finally have my 4th project underway!  I wanted to try both fine yarns and weaving the full width of my loom.  The warp is Borgs Faro wool singles (6/1) and the weft is huge cone of very, very fine wool singles that was gifted to me.  The pattern is a broken diamond twill.  I love seeing fabric span the whole width of the loom :-)

 

 

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 17:41

Artistry

Sally, That would make a fabulous tapestry! But it would be hard to get the color just right, the shapes no problem. Studying Paul Klee with you, so tempting, so tempting! I wouldn't want to emulate his work though. Maybe something through my tapestry diary, we'll see, he was a genius though and I am not, that may pose a problem!
Wed, 05/01/2013 - 20:16

Erica

Hello Everyone!

Cathie, color fades sound fabulous! I've decided to dedicate my May Nights to weaving a tapestry bag on a box, from Handwoven's January 2008 issue. I realized the studio is not set up enough to warp the Dryad loom in time for a May Tapestry diary. So today's weaverliness was punching holes in the box for one side of the slits. I should actually be weavig this weekend.

jammies92065, welcome! It is always nice to have new members. You bring new knowledge and fresh perspectives! I hope you enjoy the site as much as I do. I look forward to seeing your posts, answers, and, of course, projects!

Ryashani, simple, yet gorgeous! I love when simplicity is made beautiful!

Cheers,

Erica

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 09:30

Artistry

Erica, Tapestry Bag sounds great! I'm going to see if I have that issue of Handwoven. Have fun!
Thu, 05/02/2013 - 09:43

Artistry

ryashani, Don't you love throwing the shuttle across the width of the loom too? I do! A nice pattern and I do like that color of green:)
Thu, 05/02/2013 - 09:44

Erica

Thanks Cathie,

I should have a photo to post tonight! :)

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 15:07

ryashani (not verified)

Thank you Erica and yes Cathie, throwing the whole width and actually just watching FABRIC grow is awesome.  I am actually glad my loom is no more than 40 wide because I cant imaging slinging that shuttle further than I am at this point (though I am pretty awesome at over shooting and hitting the wall on occasion).

Of course am already planning some mat type rugs for the next project.  I went to an auction and got 24+pounds of nice (but ugly colors) of rug wool for I think about $8.  I do historic reenacting so am going to make some rugs for our tents.

I love weaving!

 

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 15:38

sally orgren

but hard to concentrate on non-weaving today. It is only the deadlines and clients that keep me focused. I would have LOVED to take John's Tablet Weaving workshop, and I am really impressed with his specially designed tablet loom. It's about an inch or so longer than Inky, and I am impressed with the adjustable paddle and open frame on the left. His looms have been sanded well, they have a buttery-smooth finish/feel. (I may have to invest in a sibling for Inky.)

Ryashani, I love your fabric post, and I am a big fan of green AND twills. BTW, regarding your recent ugly yarn purchase...one of the best workshops I ever took was with Betty Vera on color. My directions were to warp with an "ugly" color. That was it! I got some of the most beautiful samples and ideas from that warp and workshop. Many of the lessons from that experience I carry with me today.

Keep weaving!

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 18:38

weaver1126

I finished off this morning the third rag rug on a warp.  It is "hit and miss" style.  There is enough space on the warp for me to make one more.  They are six feet long and about 38".  Someone gave me an entire pickup truck full (toyota tacoma) of fabric when their mother died.  Most of it was scraps.  I haven't even scratched the surface of it yet.

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 19:55

ryashani (not verified)

Sally, that yellow woven band is striking!  And thanks for the recommendation, the weird yellow-gold shall in deed be my warp (and some of the weft as well... there is SO much of it!).  Figure i can do some stripes to counteract the utter yellowness of it all.

And one other weaverly thing right now... SHEEP AND WOOL FEST THIS WEEKEND!  :-)  Cheer!

 

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 20:12

Erica

Next step on the tapestry woven bag on the box completed, holes poked at the bottom of each warp slit. Tomorrow I hope to cut all the slits!

Between having to wait until TAJ (our son) goes to bed and needing to do some site maintenance, I have to be happy to finish one step a night. But it's daily and it's weaverly! :)

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 20:12

endorph

I think Inky would love a sibling! (doing my part to enable others) Wow! Weaver26 a truck load of fabric - and I thought I had quite the stash. ryashani - loving your fabric. the piece I am working on is 30 inches wide and I am loving it - after all the scarves and towels, it seems so substantial to be using almost the entire width of my loom. Weave on everyone BTW - the Weavo site was experiencing so issues earlier - Erica says they are being looked into - so that might explain some of the duplicate posts, etc.
Fri, 05/03/2013 - 08:43

ReedGuy

Wow, you folks have some nice projects and your getting ahead of me. This time of year, I like being out doors. I have to go fiddlehead hunting today for some fresh woodland greens. :)

Fri, 05/03/2013 - 20:50

Erica

We are looking into the root cause, which I sometimes count as my daily weaverliness. We delete duplicates as we see them, but if it happens in a thread and we don't notice please e-mail us!

Cheers,

Erica

Sat, 05/04/2013 - 22:37

endorph

is off the loom and washed - if I can figure out how to get it all in a picture I'll take a photo and post it!
Sat, 05/04/2013 - 23:41

Queezle

They are off the loom and washed.  As delighted as I am by the fabric, I'm even more pleased to see the interest in my 14 yr old daughter! 

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 09:57

Artistry

Queezle, Congrats on the dishtowels ! Your daughter, you have a spark! I learned on a 4 S floor loom when I was 16 , I loved it! My Great Aunt introduced me to weaving and gave me one of her looms. I introduced all my kids to weaving early by warping the loom and letting them treadle away on a twill. They made projects. They had fun. Did they turn into weavers , well no, but they have a deep appreciation for fiber arts and are very proud of what I do:)
Sun, 05/05/2013 - 18:09

ReedGuy

I'm winding spools today for a diamond point twill table cloth. It is not my design. Should be finished with the spools in a little bit.

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 20:19

Artistry

I've got two tapestry diaries going. How is that possible? Working on both:)
Sun, 05/05/2013 - 20:25

endorph

warping my RH loom with a Saori pre-wound warp - first time I've tried this but so far so good! I think dish cloths are going to go on the MW. And I need to get the apron made from fabric I took off the loom Friday night.
Mon, 05/06/2013 - 01:47

Queezle

Thanks folks.  Yes, I hope my daughter will weave.  She remembers being a tot and occasionally throwing the shuttle.  That was before my persuit of tenure got in the way. 

I've updated the project to show images of each of the four towels.  I'm very pleased - at least with three of them - though I do not enjoy hemming.  On to making samples and getting inspired for the next one.

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 03:10

sarahnopp (not verified)

I did no fiber work today, instead, I took advantage of GORGEOUS weather and headed for the ocean. I was on the lookout for shapes and textures I can translate into textiles- maybe tapestry, maybe just textural. I love looking at the sand textures, especially at low tide. And there is something about the horizontal lines at the ocean. 

Here are a couple I thought were most interesting. 


Mon, 05/06/2013 - 04:41

Queezle

That middle one, especially, seems to cry out to be translated into fiber.  I envy you your ocean!

I had a bit of outdoor yard work, but mostly am trying to get the house ready for a major renovation.

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 08:50

ReedGuy

Yes, I like a good beach. I've been on the Atlantic shores and the Great Lakes and have nice memories and photos of them all. I will be following your journeys at the tapestry. Sarah and other 'tapists'. Is that a word? haha ;)

Yeah, been sunny and warm, here for days, no rain, just a chance of showers by end of the week. Had 1/2" last month. Already mowed, dust was flying though. Early summer for us, I usually have to keep fires until June. Not this year. :) Got the yard work done. Today, I have to get my camping gear out to clean up and sort out. Going to be camping out on the job in the woods. :)

Add to your Projects Tina when you get the aprons finished. I like using what we weave and am working my way up to making some garments eventually. Have a good day all.

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 13:22

sally orgren

The end of the 8 yard warp that traveled between two looms is in sight! Woo Hoo!

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 17:49

Nassajah (not verified)

I wove two bamboo scaves and eight kitchen towels for an exchange since march.  I just have to hem the last two dish towels and then they'll take a trip to their new home in Canada and I'll have new towels for my kitchen (it's an exchange).  

Sarah, your pictures are beautiful and remind of some I took here in Jordan at the Dead Sea.

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 18:59

ReedGuy

Sally, 8 yards is a nice bunch of warp. I have only warped up to 10 yards so far for wool blankets (2) on the same warp.

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 19:21

Woodburner

I've been outside all week-end (3 days thanks to a bank holiday) dressed as an early anglo-saxon doing sprang on a makeshift frame. I was only doing plain interlinked, but still got some very nice oohs and wows. :D

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 01:33

loomyladi (not verified)

I know, not a word, but after an exhausting weekend I think I'm about done in on weaving - at least for the next 24 hours or so.  The MD Sheep & Wool Festival was FABULOUS - as always!  The Fiber Equipment Auction was incredibly well attended - the audience made it a fantastic experience.  I would love to be able to share prices because you would be both shocked and dismayed, but I don't remember much.  Often times, after the sale, people will ask me how much a particular item brought, and with few exceptions all I can say is, well I do know it was sold!  There were approximately 250 registered bidders for the day and I know that if I sold 1 loom I sold 30.  Everything from a small rigid heddle to several 60" looms.  Many brought far less than they should have, but the new owners will love and appreciate them!  I saw more than one new owner stroking their loom and you could see the patterns dancing in their heads.  Spinning wheels were plentiful and one of our weavolution friends (I don't remember her name) was quite excited to take home a double orifice wheel.  It is so exciting to look out at the crowd and know that these people are my weaving family.  As I span the crowd I see spinning wheels, drop spindls, inkle weaving, and lots and lots of knitting going on.  Thanks to all who came and supported the auction!  It was a great day - - - it took 4 1/2 hours to sell all the consignments.
Wed, 05/08/2013 - 22:37

endorph

of the yardage I had left over after cutting out the apron - woohoo!

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 13:08

sally orgren

You've got tons of material! Maybe a summer top or light weight jacket or even a hoodie? Love the colors!

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 13:24

endorph

I had thought about a summer top / vest but the fabric is really too heavy - IMHO - for a top - at least for me - but I think it will work great for a bag. Got the pocket on the apron last night - not my best sewing but it will work, and stay stitched around the rest of the pieces. I was going to start putting on the bias tape edging but did not have a matching thread - the pinkish thread I had worked great on the apron fabric but I have a sagey green bias so will have to make another run to the fabric store at lunch time. Its always dangerous for me to go there since I tend to buy more than I planned on - its not as bad as the yarn store but. . .
Thu, 05/09/2013 - 19:20

sally orgren

Nearly finished weaving! Then I, too, will need to make a fabric store run for lining, thread, and misc. notions to turn the samples into small clutches.

Meanwhile, I have a short warp prepared to go on this loom as soon as the Klee #2 warp comes off, for a guild exchange due in early June. It will be a modified version (only 8s) of the architectural warp I completed in March. I only need ten 6.5 X 6.5" samples.

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 20:34

endorph

warp is gorgeous - Beautiful - these will make wonderful clutches. Well done - I managed to get out of the store with thread and a couple of yards of fabric for lining the bag that will come out of the left over yardage. I have a warp on the RH to play with - need to get something else on Wolfie - he is looking nekkid!
Thu, 05/09/2013 - 21:35

ReedGuy

By Klee, do you mean Paul Klee the Swiss abstract painter? And by clutch, do you mean a handbag without a handle? You guys had to make me look this stuff up didn't you?. :D ;)

Looking nice Sally. You folks are busier than I.

But to be fair to myself, I have been working on next winter's wood, and I just took delivery of another 1.5 cords that needs stacking in the morning. This will make 4.5, another 4.5 to arrive and stack. :D

My table cloth warp # 2 is all ready to thread though. :)

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 22:51

Artistry

Sally, I think it's looking great! I really like the Yellow and orange floats over the pink and surprisingly the green areas, also love the deepening of Klee's blue with your royal blue and navy. Like the whole piece! I am not liking my new Tapestry Diary of color fades, too boring to look at, so ordered some new colors and thinking of ways to keep it simple yet interesting to do and look at. Almost finished with the stargazer Lily, just the background to do now . the flowers are so beautiful everywhere now , going to get some shots for future Tapestries :) And guess what? The tea towels are done! Finally, Finished hemming them this morning!
Fri, 05/10/2013 - 13:44

sally orgren

And ReedGuy, you are correct, "clutch" as in small handbag, although I am thinking perhaps mine will have a strap, and be designed to carry a smart phone with pockets for some credit cards and a sleeve for a bit of (paper) cash, no coinage.

OMG, WOOD! I have been listening to the sound of chain saws, chippers and shredders for nearly two weeks. We still have a ton of downed trees lying everywhere due to Sandy, and the tree guys are making a killing this spring. Neighbors have accumulated wood piles (i.e. mini forts) that will last for many, many winters.

Unfortunately, some folks are going a bit overboard and taking down completely healthy trees for fear of future storms like Sandy. I think they may regret that decision when new problems of hillside erosion and changed water flow crop up with every rainfall, plus a lot hotter house in August without the canopy of shade.

Cathie—I find pale colors the absolute hardest pallete to work with. My most personally challenging color is pale peach. 

Fri, 05/10/2013 - 16:30

Artistry

Yes Sally, pale colors are so difficult, it's like you have to use so much restraint, too much everything looks washed out, not enough a big blotch or stripe. t's hard to make them look exciting, to bring out their subtleties. I find them most helpful for bridging. My most difficult color most definately yellow, in any value, I like it, but it can take over everything if you 're not careful. Unless I'm doing analogous , it's pretty easy there. Do you have Itten's Color Star? In the center of the traditional color wheel are two circles of tints, if you don't have it , you might find it interesting. Looking forward to your next Klee study!
Sun, 05/12/2013 - 23:42

Monica Bellas (not verified)

I've finally managed to make time to weave off a warp of towels.  Now to find time to hem and wash them!

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 11:54

endorph

loom time this weekend but I did pull out a warp chin I have been ignoring for several months - going to get it on the MW. Also pulled out some 8/2 and 16/2 cotton to use as weft on the warp I have on the RH. And finally got back to sewing on the apron. Have the bias tape pinned on for the final stitching around the perimeter of the apron and then it is finished. Need to get the piece for the bag I am going to make with the leftovers cut out and get that done so I can take it on vacation with me at the end of the month.
Mon, 05/13/2013 - 13:03

jammies92065 (not verified)

That is so beautiful! I haven't tried a pattern like that yet. Mostly stripes and changing direction with twill.

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 13:35

Woodburner

I've just been playing around at sprang, thought I should drop in here and catch up on everyone else though! :D 

Not really weaverly except maybe inspiring, I found this, and thought I'd share. :)

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 13:43

endorph

woodburner the kaleidoscope is addictive!
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