Wed, 06/10/2009 - 12:57

Aunt Janet (not verified)

Hi Kayt,

     I happen to be a wool processor, with a mill in north, coastal California.  Washing wool is a job that I enjoy, as is carding.  That is why I got into the business.  I use utility sinks, a pulley system above the sinks and in line with my washing machine (for the spin cycle).  The pulley system is the back saver.  The pulleys are on two tracks, to move the wool, which hangs in net baskets from sink to sink.  I use 180' water and biodegradable dish soap.  I soak for 30 minutes.  I get my super gloved hands in there to pull locks apart for better cleaning. Rinses are as hot as the wash. 

 

   If you are going to Black Sheep Gathering, come by my booth, somewhere in building 2.  Aunt Janet's Fiber Mill.

Aunt Janet

Wed, 06/10/2009 - 12:59

suzyhok (not verified)

How creative!  You epitomize what a weaver is... obsessed with weaving together whatever fiber she (or he) can find to make some kind of cloth... for a purpose... or just for the joy of intertwining warp and weft!  You go girl!!!

Wed, 06/10/2009 - 12:59

suzyhok (not verified)

How creative!  You epitomize what a weaver is... obsessed with weaving together whatever fiber she (or he) can find to make some kind of cloth... for a purpose... or just for the joy of intertwining warp and weft!  You go girl!!!

Wed, 06/10/2009 - 13:01

lambspin (not verified)

I have only used two heddles to increase the sett density, not for patterns.  It works beautifully for that. It's so nice to have a small, quiet, portable loom that works so well.

There are two resources that I know of for pattern work: Betty Davenport's Textures and Patterns for Rigid Heddle Weaving, which was recently re-published by Fine Fiber Press.

There is also The Xenakis Technique, OOP. You could also look for copies of Prairie Wool Companion, an out of print magazine from the 80's, with patterns by Xenakis. These might be in guild libraries, on used book sites.

 

Wed, 06/10/2009 - 13:01

lambspin (not verified)

I have only used two heddles to increase the sett density, not for patterns.  It works beautifully for that. It's so nice to have a small, quiet, portable loom that works so well.

There are two resources that I know of for pattern work: Betty Davenport's Textures and Patterns for Rigid Heddle Weaving, which was recently re-published by Fine Fiber Press.

There is also The Xenakis Technique, OOP. You could also look for copies of Prairie Wool Companion, an out of print magazine from the 80's, with patterns by Xenakis. These might be in guild libraries, on used book sites.

 

Wed, 06/10/2009 - 13:12

Janice Zindel (not verified)

Hi,  I've been weaving on a 48" Glimakra countermarche (10 shaft/12 treadle) loom since 1982.  In 1985 I purchased a used 44" Glimakra (10 shaft/10 treadle) single unit drawloom that I am getting ready to weave on again for the first time in 17 years or so.  Love both looms! 

Wed, 06/10/2009 - 13:12

Janice Zindel (not verified)

Hi,  I've been weaving on a 48" Glimakra countermarche (10 shaft/12 treadle) loom since 1982.  In 1985 I purchased a used 44" Glimakra (10 shaft/10 treadle) single unit drawloom that I am getting ready to weave on again for the first time in 17 years or so.  Love both looms! 

Wed, 06/10/2009 - 13:28

Janice Zindel (not verified)

I'm also a member of Complex Weavers, and very recently joined the Early Weaving Books & Manuscripts study group after I was able to purchase about 15 years of EWB&M newsletters & samples from a retiring weaver.  Wow!  I am still paging through the sample sheets, and now thinking ahead to fall and weaving for that group.

Wed, 06/10/2009 - 13:35

kathkol (not verified)

 I've just been bitten by the shibori bug!  So far, I have only tried traditional shibori, but loom controlled is next.  I love the way you have combined the two in a single piece.  Beautiful!

Wed, 06/10/2009 - 14:37

rugweaver (not verified)

Hi Kath - - great site, eh?  It's like our own private blog &  teaching & resource site.  I'm going to explore it more each day.  Thanks for posting our info!!  Starting two new wool rugs today.  I'll send pix of the newest one.  N