Hi all! I am Kathy from Michigan. I am about to become a backstrap weaver. I am so excited.
(This paragraph is a cross-post from the small looms forum. Sorry, if you are a member there too. I forgot there was a specific forum for backstrap weaving!) I am taking a class with Abby Franquemont (www.abbysyarns.com) this weekend at The Spinning Loft (www.thespinningloft.com) in Howell, MI. Abby is a master weaver and spinner who grew up in South America. It is an intense class, Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, but I know I am going to learn so much. I have taught natural dyeing classes at The Spinning Loft. It is a great place. Unfortunately, my camera is in Europe with my daughter, but Beth usually posts lots of photos on her Spinning Loft blog, www. threesheeps.blogspot.com.
I also weave on my Baby Wolf, Norwood 40", inkle loom, weavettes and homemade frame looms. I spin (spindle and wheel), dye (chemical and natural), knit and sew too.
Off to check out all the great information on this forum so I have lots of background and questions for class!