WE HAVE WEAVING!

This was another super tip I learned from watching YouTube--to sley the reed by laying it horizontally instead of trying to work over it to grab threads from the back---much easier on every level!!

And in no time, I was weaving!  

This view includes the front few inches for hemming 

and then several repeats of the actual pattern. 

 I remember the joy of throwing the shuttle 

and dancing across the treadles with my feet!  

Delightful!

And the first 12" are woven and I am into the center 36" using a cream colored thread.  It's interesting to see how the different color makes a subtle variation!

A LOOM IN RESIDENCE!

Let me introduce you to my Harrisville 4-shaft loom!  

When I finished, I had to warp up the loom right away and give it a go!  I only warped 40 threads but it will be perfect for some mug rugs!  (I am using some Lopi in the stash) 

 I am loving the renewed joy of weaving!

I was a bit slowed up by this---I went to the doctor's to have an ingrown nail fixed.  This is not a task for the faint of heart! 

 Do you know how much you need a big toe to walk

 and keep your balance?! 

 I hope it heals quickly, I am ready to be busy again!

 

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

I began the loom construction yesterday.  I had to sand any rough areas then applied the finish to all of the pieces of wood,

 waited half an hour and did it all again. 

 It was relaxing and interesting, as always, to work with wood!

I separated the pieces so I could get familiar with each part.

At the end of a few hours, I had the main framework set up.  

This was my goal for the first day's work.

Next time, I will work on the inner mechanics of the loom-

mainly shafts and treadles!  I can't wait!