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Handweaving question and I’m quite happy with these towels!

I wove 16 towels using the directions in Handwoven magazine – Nov/Dec 2009 issue. The instructions in the magazine are for 3 variations: ‘huck’ towels, ‘huck lace’ towels and ‘huck boxes’ towels. I had the easiest time weaving both the ‘huck lace’ and the ‘huck boxes’. For some reason I had [...]

Why yes, you can do clasp weft weaving on your double weave bag!

I really wish you could see this bag-to-be in person. I just absolutely love the colors and textures!!
The yarns used are 8/2 pearle cotton, (not sure the color…if I get a chance I’ll look it up), 2 unknown wool yarns (don’t ya hate it when the ball bands go missing?), Lamb’s Pride (Orange [...]

Double Weave Bag is off the Loom!

Here is the latest on the bag. I still have to make the handle and add the closure.
It’s lookin’ pretty GROOVY…. Yes, I’m from THAT era.

Wonder what a Double Weave Bag is?? – Watch A VERY short video

I have been having a bit o’ fun on the new Wolf Pup LT learning to do DOUBLE WEAVE.
In case you’re wondering what the heck double weave is… I’ll show you a glimpse in the following video.
The directions I’m following for the bag are on this website. PRETTY DARN COOL STUFF!!!! [...]

Weaving class at North Woods Farm Fiber and Yarn Shop and Jewelry Making

I had a FANTASTIC weekend!
First I taught a super FUN weaving class at North Woods Farm Fiber and Yarn Shop in Campobello (thanks Teri!) and then I continued to play with creating colorful jewelry.
Here are two of the students (a husband/wife team) busily weaving. Kaity (seen below) had THE. BEST. selvedges [...]

You know that um… “interesting yarn” that comes with a Cricket Loom? Well……

Cathy made THE. MOST. BEAUTIFUL. SCARF. EVER. with it!!
Honestly, out of all the looms I’ve sold (and seen first projects from) THIS is THE BEST I’ve ever seen!!!! Cathy has really made her little Cricket sing!
Check it out, dawg! (I’m feelin’ Randy Jackson-ish)…..
Ohhhh… can you tell what pattern she’s used??? If you’re not [...]

Two newly woven scarves and St. Patty’s Day Greyhounds!

Yesterday my friend Penny and I went to downtown Greenville to walk our dogs. Downtown Greenville is a beautiful city with park which includes many walking paths etc.
The weather was sooo grand (sunny and mild temps) that there were oodles of people (and dogs) all over the place. Libby (my dog) and Vader [...]

Finished Table Runner – Woven on a Cricket Loom

Last week I taught a class on Rigid Heddle Weaving. Each student purchased 3/2 pearle cotton to use as both warp and weft for their table runners.
The goals of the class were to direct warp a rigid heddle loom, to use cash register tape to keep track of pattern and to weave both [...]

Hagood Mill on Saturday AND 14 towels off the Mighty Wolf

This past Saturday I had a blast at the Hagood Mill in Pickens, SC. Once a month they have Folk Life Exhibits including:
* Operating Water Mill
* Blacksmithing
* Spinners
* Weavers
* Flint Knappers
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Scarf – a – Week! First scarf DONE!

I’ve taken Janet Dawson’s challenge…sorta…. I’m going to do a Scarf a Week. Janet is doing a Scarf a Day but with the Flip Loom placemats and Mighty Wolf dish towels… well, I just couldn’t keep up daily!!
Here, though, is my FIRST scarf in the challenge. I absolutely LOVE the “nubbly” textures. [...]