Monthly Archives: May 2017

Finished Work

Well, this coming weekend the final show goes up.  There’s still some paperwork to finish, but all the weaving is done, so here are some pictures of the finished pieces. This is the rug.  Sorry it’s not a better picture, … Continue reading

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Wet Weekend

A really dull and wet Bank Holiday Monday here in Shropshire.  So dull first thing this morning I needed the light on. My garden has become something of a wilderness while I’ve been ‘doing Bradford’, but there is a lovely … Continue reading

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Cushion covers

Yesterday I was making the two cushions covers for my final show.  The first one took some time as I was working out measurements.  The feather pads are 50 cm square, but the covers need to be a little smaller … Continue reading

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New Postcards from MOO!

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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

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The tie-up

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It’s me not the loom

After my loom rant yesterday I feel I should clarify that it’s me that’s the problem not my loom. It’s a Glimakra Ideal, and it’s been ideal for me ever since I bought it.  The problem is that now I’m … Continue reading

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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

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Warping

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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

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