During the Christmas break I warped my new 32" Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom with Mercerized Perle 8/2 Cotton in Red and Green with Silver Nylon. I am working on a project for Christmas 2012. Yes, you read that right. I've decided that if I wait for the holidays to get here, I will never accomplish any projects to enjoy. I warped about nine feet of length which will give me enough to make a towel (or two), maybe a pillow cover or a cloth for my fireplace mantle or maybe mats for my end table or...as you can see, the ideas are endless. Wait! I may even make a holiday hat out of the fabric. I don't know. I started with the 7.5 dent reed which won't create the tight weave that I would want for a towel so...I am going to experiment with this first part. I may weave a couple of feet then change over to a different reed. Who knows. What I do know is that I have a whole year to work on this...if knitting and spinning don't distract me. I am enjoying the experimentation. Right now I am slowly working through a Spanish Lace Finger Weaving Technique. Now...share your adventures in Fiber Arts.
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I love the colours, I'd love to have a go on a loom.
ReplyDeleteLovely colours, and what a good idea to start crafting for Christmas so far in advance! Should give you plenty of time and avoid stress ;)
ReplyDeleteI think you are spot on making stuff for Christmas already, save yourself the stress! I think the idea of making towels is awesome, weaving sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteWhoa, if the colors are accurate on my monitor that is an awesome pink! I love the shine of mercerized cotton, it always looks so formal. Have a great weekend Andrea!
ReplyDeleteAndrea--What fun, that you can change up like that and make several project-styles worth of spun fabric with one warping!
ReplyDelete...and smart, too, to start ahead of time this year!! XXO--
Nothing like being focused a year out. Hope you achieve the goal.
ReplyDeleteNICE goal setting. You may have inspired me to come up with a list for the year, aiming at Christmas. I'll have another coffee and think about it!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very good idea. I need a little break, but I'm planning to start my Christmas stuff this summer for sure! :)
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Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks for continuing to host this...everybody's work is so inspiring. And don't worry, you are not alone starting your Christmas crafting. I was working on some last night that I hope to share next week.
ReplyDeleteFab idea to get started on Christmas stuff now. That holiday crunch time is never fun.
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued about the Spanish lace finger weaving. I'll be setting up my little peg loom soon and work on a scarf.
I really want to expand my crafty horizons this year.
I think that's a great plan with lots of options... If you do decide to change the reed in mid-stream, I definately want to know how that goes. :-)
ReplyDeleteSmart thinking, getting going on your next years holiday projects. Fun, Fun, can't wait to see all your new creations!
ReplyDeleteWell here's to experimentation! Good on you, Andrea. All of the best results have come at the end of some person's experiment. :) I'm definitely looking forward to seeing how this all shakes out.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'm quite ready for more Christmas just yet ... I'm going to get through my summer goals first!
Great that you are thinking ahead. And how wonderful to have so many options in weaving.
ReplyDeleteReally enjoy reading about what everyone has been doing in the past week. Great to start Christmas knitting now - lots less stress later!
ReplyDeleteI love sharing my wool art here, such a cool space , with real crafty ladies, cheers Marie
ReplyDeleteSuper project. I admire your plannign ahead :)
ReplyDeleteI have never seen weaving like this, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteVery nice, I love new toys! You're going to have a great year I can tell!
ReplyDeleteWow...look at you go. Getting ready for next Christmas already!
ReplyDeleteAs always, your color combination talent is superb!
ReplyDeleteWow, your weaving is beautiful! I am impressed! Thanks for visiting and your nice comments!
ReplyDeleteOh geesh, don't make me think of Christmas again already! lovely work though :o)
ReplyDeleteI like checking in on your loom work. This is a craft I haven't tried yet... :) Saw you on Visions of Sugarplums Fibers on Friday.
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