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Last weekend was a three day weekend for me so I accomplished a lot and also blogged a wee bit more than I have in awhile. I hope you had a chance to look at my blogs from earlier this week to see my Vampire Swap post and my new improved Cricket and stained and ready to weave. I wanted to share with you some projects I've been working with on my loom.
The Rigid Heddle Study Group that I belong to has been using the Jane Patrick Weaver's Idea Book as a course book for our learning. This month we were supposed to work on finger weaving techniques. There is a whole chapter on these techniques. We agreed that we would all go at our own pace. This Sunday we are supposed to meet up and share our adventures. Well...I got as far as making loops. I am also stuck on last month's making bags task. I have my bags all sewn together but I still need to add the inside fabric which I finally purchased. I know I need to use a sewing machine for this part if I really want to do the bags justice but just haven't had the time to sit down at the now unearthed sewing machine to practice my stitches. Maybe this weekend?Look at the beautiful linen I found for the bag I finished last month. That really is linen fabric and not a paper bag. It matches the browns in my woven fabric perfectly and the sales clerk at JoAnns was tickled to help me find the perfect fabric to line my super soft and natural purse. Maybe...just maybe you will see a complete photo next week. I'd really like to get the bag lined so I can start using it.
I used my finger weaving technique of making loops to make this adorable bag for Sister Bear. Now to add the liner and I figured I would make the bag strap out of the same fabric instead of using yarn. Ah yes...sewing is a must. I was taking photos at night and even with the white board, the photo doesn't truly show how sassy the fushia fabric, that Sister Bear loves, pops the fushia in the yarn. Again, hopefully it will get sewn in this weekend.
I will also use that same fabric to line the bag I wove for Sister Bear two weeks ago...again, sewing is next on the agenda. Argh! Although it looks like our puppy, Lego, may be up for the assistant job.I have put my sweater in time out for the next month so that I can participate in the Winter's Rhythm KAL that KellyJ and Studio June are hosting at Your Local Yarn Shop here in Battle Creek and on Ravelry. The official cast on is tonight but...in true WonderWhyGal fashion, I stopped by the shop on Wednesday and picked up my kit early because I truly have ants in my pants and I couldn't wait. It required 236 to cast on and the first tricky part of the pattern happens in row four so...I thought I would get a start casting on and knitting the first three rows.
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Loving your weaving stories and can't wait to see the bags
ReplyDeleteI am utterly impressed by your weaving. I look at your photos, and the whole process seems so complex and mysterious to me. But such GORGEOUS results!
ReplyDeleteAmazing what you can get done in a long weekend. I do like sister bears bag.
ReplyDelete236 cast on, blah! Do you have to keep it straight without twist? Sounds like that's going to be an interesting project.
Wow. So much. I keep saying this, but I'm itching to weave. I was looking at my calendar yesterday to see if there is a good time to assemble my loom... with the puppy coming next weekend though, there won't be much quiet time for setting up or weaving for a while.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful weaving! Such talent!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Kathryn! I'm itching to weave after I read your posts and I don't even have a loom yet.
ReplyDeleteI'm all for tricky knitting. Even if it gets frustrating at times, when you do something challenging and it works out, it's just the best feeling.
I had a devil of a time with that sweater I just finished, but I feel much more confident in my skills as a result.
More snow? Oh boy! Stay warm and safe, ok?
I love your weaving! beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteCara
I love your new stained loom. For some reason when I see natural wood I feel a significant urge to make it colorful, so I love that you did that! :)
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping you get plenty of snow so you'll have time to sew and spin this weekend!!
Jess
Boy, you are really crankin out the projects! I love the fabric you have woven and I am excited to see the bags you create! I hope you have plenty of time for your project this weekend...minus the snow storm!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty purses! I really like the color of stain on your loom.
ReplyDeleteI was so busy spinning last night that I forgot all about FAF. I love your loom and I do NOT need another hobby. Going to a sheering at Shady Side Farm tomorrow. Should be fun I just wish it was going to be a little warmer outside...
ReplyDeleteI *so* need to get my Cricket put together and teach myself how to warp! :) Soon... very, very soon....... so I can add to the WIPs pile, of course! lol
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy!
ReplyDeleteI am intrigued by weaving. I even looked half curiously at how much a loom costs. After I cleaned up the spluttered Pepsi, I decided it wasn't for me. But I can appreciate the beauty of other's work.
ReplyDeleteYour weaving projects are beautiful! I love the colors in all of them. I have been strongly resisting the lure of learning how to weave, since learning how to quilt is currently taking all my tool and craft supply budget.
ReplyDelete236 stitches to cast on, that's a lot! glad you got it over and good luck with the rest of the project. Happy FAF!
ReplyDelete236 to cast on? I'd have to count that fourteen times before I got it right!
ReplyDeleteThe weaving looks wonderful!
Love your weaving-and the loom looks great! If you have any questions about sewing don't hesitate to ask me-I sew for a living and am a self proclaimed sewing "goddess". Happy sewing!
ReplyDeleteHmm, I wish I could weave. . . maybe someday! Your projects are lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for the wonderful comments! I am just finishing reading all of your amazing fiber arts adventures.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy each and every person's blog that links in each week. I love your comments too!
Weaving is addictive...I have yet to find an aspect of fiber arts that is not. Don't be discouraged by loom costs. You can get a Cricket for about $100 if you get the sales right. Lion Brand Website has sales quite often. You don't need a large loom to learn and I love the portability of the Cricket. Just thought I'd add that.
Happy Fiber Arts Friday!
You're really making me want to dust off my rigid heddle loom!
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