Tag Archives: Project 6

New loom more important than new kitchen!

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Sue

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

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Sue
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Dyeing Complete!

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Sue

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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Today’s Post

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Sue
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More Sampling

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Sue
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Putting the Pattern on the Rug

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Sue

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 →

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Rug Weaving

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Sue

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 →

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A long day

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Sue

So, off to Ilkley for a tutorial yesterday.  Left home at 10.30 am and arrived back at 7.30 pm – mind you that included a hour and a half stop at IKEA to check out possible display items, and a … Continue reading →

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Sample, sample, sample

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Sue

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 →

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And we have pictures!

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Sue

So finally persuaded my phone to upload pictures so that I can post them here. Just three showing my initial rug sampling, mainly playing with rya.  My ideas have changed over the course of this teaching weekend, but there will … Continue reading →

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