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Food & crafts => Crafts => Topic started by: SallyintNorth on March 06, 2015, 04:59:17 pm
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I really wanted to get my loom up and running before lambing started, just so I had used my Christmas present before Easter as much as anything!
I've surprised myself how I've managed to find half an hour here and an hour there, but I got it assembled last week, warped it up at the weekend, and last night finished weaving the first whatever-they-are-going-to-be on it! (I think it'll probably be a table mat, but in truth I'm not really sure at this point.)
I put about 7' or 8' of warp on, so I can have a good old play and experiment with different yarns and techniques on the one warp.
This is all cotton DK so far. I've got some 50/50 cotton/wool I want to have a go with, and I think I probably won't resist doing some with some gorgeous Jamieson & Smiths 100% Shetland yarn I've got.
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Love it. The colours are gorgeous. :thumbsup:
If I find time this evening I am going to do some warping up too. I intend to make a top out of some raw silk I bought in Hong Kong 19 years ago but am going to make the centre of the top a woven piece. I have no idea if its going to work so it should be interesting.
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Oh, that sounds fab, Sally! Do take pics and share with us, won't you?!
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Beautiful!
I still haven't used my new loom (which is over a year old now!). It is still in "the room that has everything in" whilst my house is being renovated. Renovation should be finished in the next couple of months though....
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That looks fab. Never really fancied spinning or knitting but I do fancy weaving. Done it on the odd Saturday night in my youff ;)
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Wow that's amazing! I dare not add a loom to the list ( although I do have dryad toy loom under the house which I could have a go on )
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That looks really cool! I am trying to resist a loom, but my stash is getting out of control!
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Sally - I remember a while back when you told me you weren't interested in weaving, but I knew you'd get there in the end :roflanim: Well done - it's addictive isn't it :thumbsup:
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Sally - I remember a while back when you told me you weren't interested in weaving, but I knew you'd get there in the end :roflanim: Well done - it's addictive isn't it :thumbsup:
Aye... ;)
I think I knew I would get sucked in, just wanted to put it off while I developed some basic skills in spinning and knitting!
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I keep hearing about people taking up weaving. Makes me want to get on with some myself but to do that, I need to be able to get to my loom, which means sorting out my craft room, which means I can't get on with the spinning.
You see my problem?
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That's lovely Sally :love: whatever you make from it it really should be where all can see and admire it!
I'm still on the basics of spinning and knitting, no chance of weaving yet. Got a wicker chest full of rolags for when my knee is back to normal :excited: (thanks to Santa leaving a surprise carder ). Oh and reading a book on felting but the thought of weaving tea towels or tablecloths is VERY appealing :thinking:
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Fantastic , you must be well pleased.
I'm trying so hard not to catch weaving. :)
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Just give in, Madcat. You know you want to.
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Fantastic , you must be well pleased.
I'm trying so hard not to catch weaving. :)
is what I was saying a year ago... ;) :D
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:roflanim:
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What make of loom do you have and how are you finding it.
Last months guild meeting was a skill share learning how to warp a rigid heddle loom. I took along my old childhood 'Spear's' loom. I've managed to make a scarf and now warped it to make some fabric for a bag I've been wanting to remake for ages but it's impossible to get an even tension on the warp and really difficult to wind it on without it all going wonky again.
I was quite happy NOT weaving until three weeks ago. ::)
now I find myself looking up different makes of rigid heddle looms.
I really don't have time for another project. I don't, I don't if I keep saying it will I convince myself.
Think I'm doomed.
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You might as well give in now as wait til later. :roflanim:
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I have an Ashford rigid heddle. I must say its way easier to warp up than the 4 shaft loom that I have, especially as I am only a beginner.
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Is there much difference between the different makes of rigid heddle?
They all look much the same and I expect everyone has their own favorites as with anything.
You might as well give in now as wait til later. :roflanim:
yep, think I have.
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Mine is an Ashford 16" rigid heddle. As Sally says, they are extremely simple and quick to warp up.
The other popular make seems to be the Kromski. It has a kind of warping board underneath, which, if you want to use one, can save some money.
The Ashford Knitters' Looms and the Kromski Harp looms fold and come ready lacquered.
The Ashford Rigid Heddle does not fold and the wood is unfinished. (And these looms are therefore cheaper.)
The Ashford looms all have notches under the rear supports, so you can use them on your lap with the end resting on a table.
Some people love their Kromskis, but I have to say that I have seen several people (including my sister) buy and then sell Kromskis, and then buy and keep Ashfords ;). So it would seem that the Kromski may be a bit Marmite, whereas most people seem to get on with the Ashfords.
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Thank you SitN. think I'd better start saving. :)