Posts under ‘4 Harness loom’

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 [...]

If you live anywhere near Pendleton, SC, I recommend a beginning weaving class held at End of the Warp Studio @ Hunter’s Warehouse where I’m currently taking a class. We are working on 4 harness looms. Jacque (our teacher) also teaches inkle weaving and tri-loom weaving.
Last week Jacque taught us about drafts. [...]

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 [...]

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.

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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I’m so excited!! I’m headed out of town on Saturday for a WEEK long weaving class. Janet Dawson and her mom Sue, are teaching a class that will be perfect for me (a brand new Mighty Wolf weaver)!
I have been watching Janet’s live show on JustinTV for a few months now and have learned [...]

This shawl is plain tabby weave. I didn’t want to try a pattern as I thought it would be lost in all the pretty colors and textures of both the warp and weft.
Here’s a shot of the yarns I used:
Here is the finished shawl. I just LOVE it. The colors and textures are gorgeous. [...]

Over Christmas I was able to warp and weave a bit more on my Mighty Wolf. (Pretty exciting for me since I’m teaching myself from a book!)
I did have a few questions and want to thank Jeen from Ravelry for helping me out!!! Also, I’ve gotten a lot of GREAT tips from Janet Dawson [...]

I warped my Schacht Mighty Wolf all by myself!! I did manage to twist a few warp threads which messed me up a little but I was still able to do the tabby weaving and the twill as instructed in the book, “Learning to Weave” by Debbie Redding. This book is FANTASTIC! [...]