Sat, 06/13/2009 - 00:48

Robweaves (not verified)

I have almost no drawing skills and have found using collage techniques helpful -- cutting out colored paper, arranging and rearranging.  Lately I have photographed the collages and played with the images online.  That's about technique.  As for where I get inspiration for my cartoons -- I look at lots of nature photography and lots of images of other people's artwork.  A friend is weaving a lovely small tapestry based on a painting she saw -- a New Orleans painter did a series of paintings of San Antonio, where we live, and she selected one to interpret in a tapestry. 

Sat, 06/13/2009 - 01:27

thimbelina (not verified)

Glizzer,

As previously mentioned Joanne Hall's (Glimakra USA) book  Tying Up Your Countermarch Loom  is a must- and Joanne is always more than willing to help a weaver in need!

Often I will sit inside my loom and press each treadle, looking into the sheds to  inspect sheds.  I will then pull on the problematic tie up cord either lowering or raising it.  This way I can 'see' how to replace the pin.  After I finish one treadle I just move on to the next.  This is very quick, and for me the easiest way.

Four shaft, four or six treadle balanced weave structures (twill, plain weave, etc.,) are always wonderful ways to begin learning on your countermarch.  In time you can progress (without so much frustration) onto more difficult weaves.

Have fun.  You will love your loom!

Chris

Sat, 06/13/2009 - 01:35

MarlboroughWeavers (not verified)

Cynthia, thank you for demistifying the location of the forum content vs the group.  I have more or less copied your information to our (Downunder Weavers) group just now, and am belatedly asking for your permission.  If not, please let me know asap?

Thanks. Meg, New Zealand

Sat, 06/13/2009 - 01:43

MarlboroughWeavers (not verified)

I'm copying, for the most part, what I discovered in Oklahoma Weaver's Group, written by Cynthia. So all credit to her for demistifying the workings. 

"At this point there are two places where messages may be posted -- on this group page, and over on the" Downunder Weavers' forum, "which can only be accessed by members of this group.  The group and the forum will be combined more gracefully in the near future, but for the meantime, you will need to click on the link above... Please post messages on the forum page rather than here on the group page, since it has threading, and  is the section that will be retained.  Thanks very much, and I apologize for the confusion."

I can only hope the merging is going to happen automagically.

Sat, 06/13/2009 - 01:43

organicfarmer (not verified)

How do you warp the loom with yarn instead of loops?  Both my daughters have these and would love to use more than loops.

Thank you.

Sat, 06/13/2009 - 02:03

Megan Cleland (not verified)

Hi, I'm a new member.  I have been weaving for many years but have recently started tapestry weaving.  I love the idea of transforming my art and photography into a fibre related piece of art.  I also spin much of my yarns and use both commercial and natural dyes for my colours. I'm looking forward to networking with fellow tapestry weavers, sharing ideas and inspiration.

I moved from Australia about a year ago back to Ontario (Georgian Bay area) to be closer to my family. Anyone near Collingwood area contact me and maybe we can get together.

Thanks. Megan

Sat, 06/13/2009 - 04:08

Susan Harvey (not verified)

Just an intro to group members.... I have two countermarche looms. One is a Louet Spring (12S/ 36" ) and its a cutie. For tie ups, we just lift her up onto boxes and I sit on a stool to do the cords.  It's not a heavy duty loom and I would not recommend it for rugs.  The moving breast beam is a lovely feature and so the tension is always perfect. Just where you set it the first time, every time!

The second loom is a Woolhouse Tools Gertude countermarche ( 12S/16T, second warp beam, sectional, with 20+ tie up assist)  It's 45 inch weaveable. It's my all purpose loom and  I love it!  It came with regular tie cords but one hip replacement later, I got the 20+ and not sit at the back on the loom on a stool and pull the tie up in minutes.

I'm looking forward to our discussions.... don't be shy!  Introduce yourself....

 

Susan

Sat, 06/13/2009 - 04:42

SaoriSaltSpring (not verified)

Hi Cheeky - I love love love the Thread Project and all that it was about.  I have been doing a lot of public peace weaving and so this really speaks to me!

Beautiful spinning - that looks like great yarn to work with.

Happy Weaving,

Terri

 

Sat, 06/13/2009 - 04:42

SaoriSaltSpring (not verified)

Hi Cheeky - I love love love the Thread Project and all that it was about.  I have been doing a lot of public peace weaving and so this really speaks to me!

Beautiful spinning - that looks like great yarn to work with.

Happy Weaving,

Terri

 

Sat, 06/13/2009 - 04:43

SaoriSaltSpring (not verified)

Thanks Jeannine - hope you get some photos of your work so that we can all see it!