When we had our housewarming last spring, we set up the rug loom so that folks coming to the party could help make a rug for our home. Most of the work was done then, but of course not everyone could make it, so we left the rug on the loom for other occasions. It was fun for folks to try out the loom; for many it was a first time weaving, and it ( Read more... )

Ran into the folks from Tregellys Farm last week -- hadn't realized he'd retired from weaving a few year back (knee injury while out on a photoshoot). They have someone who wants to use the space for their work, so they're selling all the yarns still left, bookshelves, display cases, and one loom. The loom is worth $36K and he's selling it for only ( Read more... )

From danabren, who got it from marymont who said this: I don't remember when Art Every Day Month was last year, but I'm going to use March's designation of National Crafts Month to justify (not that it needs justification) this upcoming month as AEDM.

danabrenMe likey ( Read more... )

Missing some kung fu classes - been low energy in some ways lately. Asthma and allergies are kicking my butt this autumn. Happily, have enough energy to do some weaving, and have been getting some things done.

Some links to do with Norman Kennedy, a weaver, storyteller and singer born in Aberdeen, Scotland, who lives in Vermont. My mom mentioned him to me because of the weaving mostly; he's friends with a friend of hers who lives in Scotland ( Read more... )

Does anyone on my F-list know about the women's shoes offered at River Junction?

Ladies Shoes at River JunctionI'm inclined toward the hi-top boots, as they have a wider heel and seem to be the only ones that come in wide sizes, but are they period appropriate ( Read more... )

Current warp set up is for 2/2 twill, all motion will be forward, no reverse (although I _could_ do that if I had the time... makes the diagonal zigzag the length of the fabric instead of across it the way a herringbone goes ( Read more... )

Almost finished warping the loom last night. Will finish this morning and start weaving.

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daurdabla posted a link to news we don't see in the headlines here in the U.S.... here's one of the articles:

Europe Blocks U.S. Toxic Products

Finished up what was left warped on the tabletop loom this week -- one scarf and a couple short bits that will hopefully become useful smaller items ( Read more... )

Was poking around at Kult of Athena and thought I'd see if they had a scabbard that would fit the sword I already have, but no luck. The one that comes closest is the scabbard for LoTR Sting blade (too short and fantasy besides). If they sold gladius scabbards I'd be all set, because even though the hilt is a medieval style the blade length is ( Read more... )