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Tag Archives: British wool
An empty loom
Well, all the weaving for project 6 is finished and washed. I’ve currently got one throw and one length of cushion cover fabric on the clothes maiden in from of a heater trying to get them dry. The others I … Continue reading
New loom more important than new kitchen!
I’m so envious of my friends who already have a dobby looms. I had a meltdown on Friday trying to sort out the tie-up of my countermarche. Eight shafts, eight treadles means 64 connections to make while lying on my … Continue reading
Dyeing Complete!
Over the weekend I’ve finally completed all the dyeing I need for my throws and cushion covers. At least I hope I have! I calculated the total length of warp yarn I’d need for both throws and cushions, and decided … Continue reading
Putting the Pattern on the Rug
The rug I’m weaving has a design composed of patches of different weaves and texture. While I’m weaving I can only see a short section of the rug at any one time – a bit of what I’ve already woven … Continue reading
Rug Weaving
Here are a couple of pictures showing the start of the rug I’m weaving for Project 6. I’m using Herdwick wool that I was able to buy in three shades of grey, some of which I’ve dyed. The second picture … Continue reading
Sample, sample, sample
I’ve been busy weaving wool samples for Project 6. I’m using the right wool, just not in the right colours! I have blue wool left over from Project 4 so I’m making use of that as I still have to … Continue reading